sense-for-sense-translation

Translate English Markdown sources into natural Chinese while preserving Markdown structure.

1|Updated Mar 30, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/brianlan/Critical-Thinking-Robert-Ennis --skill sense-for-sense-translation
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Skill: sense-for-sense-translation
Source: https://github.com/brianlan/Critical-Thinking-Robert-Ennis/tree/main/.claude/skills/sense-for-sense-translation
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/brianlan/Critical-Thinking-Robert-Ennis --skill sense-for-sense-translation

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

## What problem does it solve? This Skill translates English Markdown source files into natural Chinese while preserving the Markdown structure, enabling bilingual publication workflows and efficient review loops.

## Core Features & Use Cases

  • Translate headings, tables, block quotes, lists, image links, references, and emphasis while preserving Markdown syntax.
  • Maintain cross-document structure so translated materials remain easy to compare side-by-side, supporting bilingual books, study notes, and OCR cleanup workflows.
  • Support an independent bilingual review step that returns a verdict before finalizing the translation.

### Quick Start Provide an English Markdown document and receive a Chinese translation that preserves structure.

Frequently Asked Questions about sense-for-sense-translation

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I translate English Markdown to Chinese while preserving headings and tables?

To translate Markdown to Chinese while preserving structure, this Skill processes headings, tables, links, and emphasis syntax directly. It outputs natural Chinese text that maintains the original document's cross-document structure for side-by-side comparison.

What is the best way to handle bilingual translation workflows for study notes?

For bilingual translation workflows, this Skill translates English Markdown study notes into Chinese and supports an independent bilingual review step. It returns a verdict before finalizing the translation, ensuring reliable quality checks.

Can I use this for OCR cleanup workflows that require Chinese translation?

Yes, this Skill supports OCR-cleanup workflows requiring Chinese translation. It processes English Markdown sources from OCR output and translates them while preserving structural cues like block quotes, lists, and image links.

Does this translation method keep Markdown links and references intact?

This Markdown translation method keeps links, references, and emphasis completely intact. It preserves all structural cues and Markdown syntax during the English to Chinese conversion, ensuring translated materials remain easy to compare.

Why does my Markdown structure break when translating to Chinese?

Markdown structure breaks during translation when tools alter syntax instead of just text content. This Skill specifically preserves headings, tables, and references while applying sense-for-sense Chinese translation, preventing structural corruption.

Are there limitations when translating bilingual books from English to Chinese Markdown?

This Skill handles bilingual books by preserving cross-document structure for side-by-side comparison. It is designed for English Markdown sources and relies on an independent review step, so extremely complex nested syntax may require manual verification.