A Study on the English Translation of the Penal Code Section of Ta Tsing Leu Lee from the Perspective of Eco-Translatology: A Case Study of the English Translation by Sir George Thomas Staunton

Ta Tsing Leu Lee is an important milestone in China’s legal history. The well-established law code has rich content, including provisions on the basic principles of criminal law, identification and punishment various crimes, judicial procedures. promulgation implementation promoted transformation traditional system to a modern one had profound impact later research China. English version this book translated by Sir George Thomas Staunton was first attempt Europeans translate whole Chinese book, which great significance for enriching translation works. In paper, in-depth analysis excerpts from penal section conducted using “three-dimensional transformation” theory eco-translatology, linguistic, cultural adaptation, communicative dimensions, order provide some insights contemporary books their overseas spread.