Riccardo Moratto
Biographic Data
| ID | 6297933 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Riccardo Moratto |
| GIVEN NAMES | Riccardo |
| FAMILY NAME | Moratto |
| SIGNATURE | MORATTO R |
| AFFILIATIONS | Tongji University |
| ORCID | 0000-0002-2780-6472 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 11 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 0 |
| WORKS AS AUTHOR | 11 |
| WORKS AS EDITOR | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2020 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2026 |
| H-INDEX | 0 |
Beyond simple reduplication
This study examines the multifunctional nature of ēn’ēn 嗯嗯 , a reduplicated pragmatic marker frequently used in Chinese social media communication. Based on an analysis of 5,750 instances from private WeChat conversations and interview data from sixteen participants, we identify eight functions that 嗯嗯 performs that differ from its single form 嗯 : upgrading, mitigating, inviting elaboration, marking irony, pivoting topics, consolidating responses…
Political ethos and humanistic ideals underlying the early Qing imperial translation of the Five Classics
“Civil governance” (wenzhi 文治) was a key feature of ancient Chinese society, emphasizing ideological control through cultural policies. During the Qing dynasty, translating Han Chinese texts extended wenzhi by aligning translation with Confucian orthodoxy and political needs. The Five Classics were translated, printed, and used in imperial exams and Banner schools to educate Manchu Bannermen, refine morals, and promote orthodox learning. For rule…
Dai, Tai or Thai? A Transnational “Imagined” Community
Translating official documents
State governance is, in many ways, a discursive practice that relies on the creation, translation, and transmission of governance-oriented texts. The act of governance by translation typically occurs in multi-ethnic, multilingual, and unified political contexts. When translation adheres to established patterns and effective regimes, it forms a governance technique known as “translation governmentality.” In the Qing dynasty (1644–1911), confronted…
Seeing Others
Inspired by the Sinophone discourse on translocality, this paper analyzes Mak Shu Kin's novella “Slow and Long Night” ( Manman changye, 2019), Tse Hiu-Hung's short story “The Umbrellaless Ghost” ( Wu zhe gui, 2015), and Tse's novella “The City of Dissipating Streams” ( Shi shui liu cheng, 2020). We analyze how ghosts in Mak's text become symbolic of the characters trying to survive in a translocal context, while in Tse's work, they express the si…
Language and translation policies in China’s multilingual governance
Assertive or indicative? A philosophical study on translating the Confucian concept you yu yi 游於藝
This article delves into the philosophical nuances involved in translating the Confucian concept of you yu yi 游於藝 into English. The concept, which refers to engaging in various arts or skills, poses challenges when it comes to choosing the appropriate English translation. By examining Confucian texts and philosophical interpretations, the study aims to shed light on the multifaceted nature of the concept and provide insights into the complexities…
The Routledge Companion to Yan Lianke
Ecocriticism and Chinese Literature
The Writing of Inner/Outer World and Ecopoetics in Contemporary Chinese Poetry
International audience
A Preliminary Review of Eye Tracking Research in Interpreting Studies
The field of Interpreting Studies (IS) has witnessed an exponential increase in the development of new data-gathering techniques aimed at investigating some of the underlying cognitive and psychological processes.The present article provides a preliminary look into research studies applying eye tracking technology in the field of IS over the past few decades. The present study also aims at exploring the theoretical basis for different application…
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A Preliminary Review of Eye Tracking Research in Interpreting Studies
The field of Interpreting Studies (IS) has witnessed an exponential increase in the development of new data-gathering techniques aimed at investigating some of the underlying cognitive and psychological processes.The present article provides a preliminary look into research studies applying eye tracking technology in the field of IS over the past few decades. The present study also aims at exploring the theoretical basis for different application…
The Routledge Companion to Yan Lianke
Ecocriticism and Chinese Literature
The Writing of Inner/Outer World and Ecopoetics in Contemporary Chinese Poetry
International audience
Assertive or indicative? A philosophical study on translating the Confucian concept you yu yi 游於藝
This article delves into the philosophical nuances involved in translating the Confucian concept of you yu yi 游於藝 into English. The concept, which refers to engaging in various arts or skills, poses challenges when it comes to choosing the appropriate English translation. By examining Confucian texts and philosophical interpretations, the study aims to shed light on the multifaceted nature of the concept and provide insights into the complexities…
Translating official documents
State governance is, in many ways, a discursive practice that relies on the creation, translation, and transmission of governance-oriented texts. The act of governance by translation typically occurs in multi-ethnic, multilingual, and unified political contexts. When translation adheres to established patterns and effective regimes, it forms a governance technique known as “translation governmentality.” In the Qing dynasty (1644–1911), confronted…
Seeing Others
Inspired by the Sinophone discourse on translocality, this paper analyzes Mak Shu Kin's novella “Slow and Long Night” ( Manman changye, 2019), Tse Hiu-Hung's short story “The Umbrellaless Ghost” ( Wu zhe gui, 2015), and Tse's novella “The City of Dissipating Streams” ( Shi shui liu cheng, 2020). We analyze how ghosts in Mak's text become symbolic of the characters trying to survive in a translocal context, while in Tse's work, they express the si…
Language and translation policies in China’s multilingual governance
Political ethos and humanistic ideals underlying the early Qing imperial translation of the Five Classics
“Civil governance” (wenzhi 文治) was a key feature of ancient Chinese society, emphasizing ideological control through cultural policies. During the Qing dynasty, translating Han Chinese texts extended wenzhi by aligning translation with Confucian orthodoxy and political needs. The Five Classics were translated, printed, and used in imperial exams and Banner schools to educate Manchu Bannermen, refine morals, and promote orthodox learning. For rule…
Dai, Tai or Thai? A Transnational “Imagined” Community
Beyond simple reduplication
This study examines the multifunctional nature of ēn’ēn 嗯嗯 , a reduplicated pragmatic marker frequently used in Chinese social media communication. Based on an analysis of 5,750 instances from private WeChat conversations and interview data from sixteen participants, we identify eight functions that 嗯嗯 performs that differ from its single form 嗯 : upgrading, mitigating, inviting elaboration, marking irony, pivoting topics, consolidating responses…
History (5 works) · Chinese history and philosophy (4 works) · Linguistics (4 works) · Political science (4 works) · Sociology (4 works) · Art (3 works) · Epistemology (3 works) · Literature (3 works) · Philosophy (3 works) · Politics (3 works)