Several versions of translation in the entertainment industry
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While practicing translation, I came across several ways to translate “entertainment industry.” I’d like to summarize them here; everyone is welcome to share their opinions: the media business – the media industry; the media circle – the media sector; the media group – media companies/organizations; the entertainment circle – the entertainment industry (more commonly used); the amusement circle – also refers to the entertainment industry. What is the difference between the latter two?
Entertainment usually refers to cultural and recreational activities such as singing, dancing, movies and television, and other performances, while amusement generally refers to recreational games and attractions. A large amusement park can be referred to as an amusement park. Of course, in a broad sense, any leisure activity that can make you feel happy can be called amusement. For example: Big cities have many amusements. There are many places (or activities) to enjoy in big cities. (Transferred from Baidu Baike, haha)
This post was last edited by zidian1982 on 2010-9-3 13:23. What appears in Translation Practice* is not the entertainment industry. Luo Caixia went to Chengdu TV Station to work as a journalist, not as a star. It’s all about both the media industry and the entertainment world. However, my translation of “media business” at that time wasn’t appropriate either; it seemed as though Luo Caixia was going to get involved in publishing newspapers and magazines or something like that. I think the best choice should be media circle.
My eyesight is weak; it’s only now that I can see clearly—it’s actually the “media industry”.
leteblink Reason: Does that \"mass media\" refer to the field of mass communication? Right, right. But saying that “Luo Caixia thus officially entered the mass media industry” sounds a bit too serious, huh.