# Tl

> Translate Chinese text into natural, smooth English

- Skill: `weiying-chen/tl` (Agent Skill, multi-file: 2 files)
- Install (CLI): `npx skillmds@latest add weiying-chen/tl`
- Raw SKILL.md: https://api.skillmd.com/api/skills/weiying-chen/tl/raw
- Safety review: pending
- Works with: Claude Code, Claude.ai, OpenAI Codex
- Category: Coding & Dev Tools
- Author: weiying-chen (https://skillmd.com/u/weiying-chen)
- Updated: 2026-09-22
- Page: https://skillmd.com/skills/weiying-chen/tl

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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)