Dhaka University Confucius Institute Hosts Dialogue Event Between Professor Dong Youchen and Youth达卡大学孔子学院举办“语言行者 薪火相传”董友忱教授与青年对话活动
On March 4, 2025, Confucius Institute at the University of Dhaka invited Prof. Dong Youchen, a renowned scholar and translator of Bengali literature, to engage in a discussion with young teachers and Bengali major students from Yunnan University.
During the event, Prof. Dong reviewed the development of Bengali language education and literature in China, sharing his experiences in learning Bengali and teaching Chinese. He emphasized that the essence of education lies in sincerity and practice, encouraging young teachers and students to draw inspiration from Tagore’s philosophy of universal love and strive for self-improvement. He also noted that more efforts are needed in the translation and research of Bengali literary works in China, urging the youth to boldly explore this field.
Students raised questions about Bengali learning and literary translation, discussing topics such as balancing meaning and rhythm in poetry translation, achieving "faithfulness, expressiveness, and elegance" in literary works, overcoming challenges in learning Bengali, and verifying materials for translation and creative writing. Prof. Dong highlighted that translation is a form of artistic recreation that should align with national cultural aesthetics, integrate strengths from Chinese literature, and innovate while respecting the original work.
This dialogue provided young students and teachers with a valuable learning opportunity, deepening their understanding of Bengali literature and translation, and inspiring their passion for further exploration in language and culture. Professor Dong's insights and guidance offered direction, motivating them to build on sincerity and practice, advance in their academic and creative pursuits, and contribute to cultural exchanges between China and Bangladesh.
2025年3月4日星期二，达卡大学孔子学院举办“语言行者 薪火相传”茶话会，邀请著名泰戈尔和孟加拉语文学翻译家董友忱教授与孔院青年教师和云大孟语专业学生交流座谈。
座谈会上，董友忱教授回顾了孟加拉语教学与孟加拉语文学译介在中国的发展历程，分享了自己学习孟加拉语、俄语及汉语教学的经历。他阐释教育的核心在于真诚与实践，勉励青年从泰戈尔的思想中感悟大爱精神，追求自我提升，成为更好的人。董教授同时指出，中国的孟加拉语文学作品翻译和研究仍需更多努力，青年应勇于探索。
学生们就孟加拉语学习与文学翻译提出问题，探讨诗歌翻译的意蕴与韵律平衡、文学翻译的“信达雅”、孟语学习困难及翻译创作的取材与考证。董教授认为，翻译是再创造的艺术，需结合本国文化审美，融入中国文学力量，在尊重原文意境的基础上创新。
此次对话活动为青年学子提供了宝贵的学习机会，不仅深化了他们对孟加拉语文学与翻译的理解，更激发了他们在语言与文化领域不断探索的热情。董教授的分享与指导为青年学子指明了方向，激励他们以真诚与实践为基石，在未来的学术与创作道路上砥砺前行，为中孟文化交流贡献力量。
