better-translate

Translate English text into natural Chinese using a three-phase workflow.

Updated Aug 23, 2026

Search Tags:#workflow #translation #chinese #polish #translate #translationese #native-sounding

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npx skills add https://github.com/BoChao1Zhang/dotfiles --skill better-translate-bochao1zhang

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Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: better-translate
Source: https://github.com/BoChao1Zhang/dotfiles/tree/main/dot_codex/skills/better-translate
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/BoChao1Zhang/dotfiles --skill better-translate-bochao1zhang

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

Translates English text into natural, native-sounding Chinese that avoids translationese.

Core Features & Use Cases

Structured, multi-phase translation workflow (comprehension, translation, iterative polish) that reduces calques and awkward phrasing.
Guidelines and quality checks that help reviewers improve translations and maintain consistency.
Useful for translating documents, articles, or code comments when high-quality Chinese output is required.

Quick Start

Translate the provided English text into natural, native-sounding Chinese.

Frequently Asked Questions about better-translate

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema

How do I translate English text into natural Chinese without translationese?▼

To translate English text into natural Chinese without translationese, use a structured three-phase workflow: comprehend the source, draft an initial translation, and iteratively polish the prose to ensure native-sounding fluency.

What is the best way to polish existing Chinese translations for better fluency?▼

The best way to polish existing Chinese translations for better fluency is applying an iterative refinement workflow that reviews guidelines, checks quality, and reduces awkward phrasing or calques to achieve native-sounding prose.

Can I use this translation workflow for documents and code comments?▼

Yes, you can use this translation workflow for documents, articles, and code comments. It is designed to produce high-quality, native-sounding Chinese output across various prose formats.

How does a multi-phase translation process improve native-sounding Chinese output?▼

A multi-phase translation process improves native-sounding Chinese output by separating comprehension, initial translation, and iterative polishing, which systematically reduces calques and awkward phrasing while consulting references for consistency.

Why does my English to Chinese translation sound unnatural and how do I fix it?▼

English to Chinese translations sound unnatural due to translationese and calques. Fix this by using an iterative polish workflow that consults references and applies quality checks to improve fluency and consistency.