Use of technology in translating the English to the Chinese language

The use of technology in translating the English language to the Chinese language
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The use of technology in translating the English language to the Chinese language
Machine Translation (MT) is a revelation that has impacted the world in a significant way. People from different backgrounds speak different languages. There comes a time when such individuals interact with the aim of exchanging ideas but face the barrier of language. Such scenarios present a unique opportunity for translation to occur. Google translate is an example of machine translation that is used today. The use of machine translation in translating the English language to the Chinese language presents a significant barrier since the translations are not typically 100% accurate.
Innovations have significantly impacted the lives of people, ranging from the way they socialize to the way they purchase things on online platforms. One of these impacts is evident in translating a language from one natural one to another. Translation occurs for various reasons. For instance, when a learner wants to use a particular text, but it is not available in a language that they are familiar with, they can always rely on translations. Also, meetings between international representatives from different countries commonly involve translators who have mastered all the language involved. Machine translation through the use of technology has sought to bridge the gap that would, under normal circumstances, rely on the services of a translator.
Translations must have a high level of accuracy and retain the original meaning for them to be reliable. According to Ling and Mahadi (2013), Google Translate has a significantly low level of accuracy when translating the English language to Chinese....