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Thread poster: Min Xuanping
Min Xuanping
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Jan 25, 2021

I have been using GB/T 15834--2011 "General rules for punctuation" as my guide for punctuation in Chinese writing. Is it enough or you could recommend other materials? For English punctuation, I have been using GPO-STYLEMANUAL-2016 as my reference and the website https://www.thepunctuationguide.com/brackets.html. I think punctuation is a common issue in many translation works.
 
Mina Chen
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more than enough for me :) Jan 25, 2021

Hi Xuanping,

I referenced the same document for Chinese punctuation compiled by 中华人民共和国教育部(http://www.moe.gov.cn/ewebeditor/uploadfile/2015/01/13/20150113091548267.pdf ). It is very comprehensive and I believe it can meet the needs of most translators.

For English punctuation marks I find the resources you shared excellent. Thank you!
 


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