Study on the Influence of Cultural Context on the Translation of A Dream of Red Mansions

A Dream of Red Mansions is one of the greatest novels of ancient China, which has rich cultural connotations,reflecting the profound culture of the Chinese nation and the rich literary tradition. However, it is so difficult for the Western readers who do not understand the Chinese traditional culture to get the essence of the work.It is apparently necessary to explore the influence of cultural context on the translation of A Dream of the Red Mansions. With a deep understanding of the cultural background of the original work, the information and images can be conveyed to the target audience.