Tl

Translate Chinese text into natural, smooth English

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Chinese–English Translation Skill

Rules

  • Translate Chinese into clear, natural English
  • Prioritize smooth, idiomatic phrasing over literal wording
  • Avoid stiff or overly formal phrasing; prefer natural, conversational English
  • Avoid literal translations of idioms or phrases; use natural English equivalents
  • Avoid poetic, figurative, or cliché expressions; prefer plain, natural English
  • Prefer natural English collocations and context-appropriate expressions
  • Restructure sentences for natural English flow, even if it changes the original sentence order
  • Preserve meaning, tone, names, numbers, and key details
  • Do not add or remove factual content
  • Never omit or generalize specific terms; translate them explicitly

Output

  • Only include the English translation
  • Do not include the original Chinese or any explanations
  • Use a single paragraph
  • Copy the translation to the clipboard using printf '%s' "<translation>" | wl-copy.

Glossary

  • 中醫 → traditional Chinese medicine
  • 證嚴上人 → Venerable Master Cheng Yen
  • 不舒服 → uncomfortable / not feeling well / discomfort (may include mild pain)

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Frequently asked questions

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