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Expert: - 5/25/2007


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I was wondering if you could translate this scripture for me. I would like to get a tattoo with this on my back: Proverbs 31:30 Charm is deceptive, and beauty is fleeting;
      but a woman who fears the LORD is to be praised.
Thank you!

Answer
Leonora,
If you believe in this sentiment, have it tattooed in English. The tattoo artist will not make any mistakes that way, and you will know in the event that he does.
As I say in the introduction, I do not advise anyone to have an unknown language tattooed on their body, even for a wise saying like this.

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Terry Thatcher Waltz

Expertise

I specialize in Chinese technical translation and conference interpretation, and terminology. I can answer questions about these topics, Chinese language pedagogy and learning issues, Chinese grammar for learners, and general issue related to Taiwan.

Experience

Full-time translator and conference interpreter since 1987; long-time resident of Taiwan. Qualified State Dept. language contractor (interpreter and translator) with extensive government and private sector experience.

Organizations
American Translators Association; The Translators' and Interpreters' Guild; ATA Interpreters' Division; ATA Chinese Division.

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AIIC (International Association of Conference Interpreters) website

Education/Credentials
Ph.D., Chinese; MA, Conference Interpreting

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