Study of Ma Jianzhong’s Patronal Activities of Translation

Abstract

As a translator of the influential politicians and diplomats such as Li Hongzhang, Guo Songtao and Zeng Jize, Ma Jianzhong once assumed the task of translation of credentials by Patrice de MacMahon, diplomatic treaties and documents between Korea and the Qing Dynasty. Besides, he was once a teacher of Liang Qichao in studying Latin, persuaded Gu Hongming to come back to China to serve the country and compiled a book about navy construction.By analyzing Ma Jianzhong’s patronal activities in translation theory, practice and to the two influential translators, as well as establishing translation academies, the readers can have a better understanding of the translation contribution of Ma Jianzhong.