조선시대 견직물(絹織物) 용어 번역의 함의 연구

Abstract

This study examines the notation of silk fabrics in juvenile educational books and Chinese classical encyclopedias from the 16th to the 20th centuries. It also analyzes the status of Korean language translations of silk fabric terms in accessible Joseon Dynasty historical documents, specifically the “Annals of the Joseon Dynasty(朝鮮王朝實錄)” and “Ilseongnok (日省錄)”. In educational texts such as the “Cheonjamun(千字文)” “Yuhap(類合)”, “Shinjeung-Yuhap(新增類合)”, and “HunmongJahoe(訓蒙字會)”, silk fabric terms were categorized into general and specific terms. However, the distinction and usage of general terms like ‘Gib’ and ‘Bidan’ were inconsistent, involving a mix of native and Chinese character-based terms. The Chinese classical encyclopedias “Jaemulbo (才物譜)” and “Gwangjaemulbo(廣才物譜)” listed various silk fabrics, differentiating them based on weaving techniques and patterns, with the terminology recorded using phonetic notations of Chinese characters. However, in modern translations, misuse of the terms for silk fabrics has been identified, including the overuse of ‘Gib’ and ‘Bidan’ without clear definitions. In the same database, ‘Ra(羅)’ is inconsistently used both as a general term and in its phonetic notation, while the native term ‘Myeongju’ specifically for ‘Ju(紬)’ is incorrectly applied to ‘Gyeon(絹)’ and ‘Cho(綃)’. Translation efforts must consider both the preservation of Middle Korean and the understanding of modern readers, necessitating interdisciplinary research to clearly convey the specialized terminology and technical distinctions of fabrics. Periodic revisions of translations every 10-30 years are necessary, taking into account the accumulation of academic knowledge. This will enable experts to present significant research findings and contribute to academic advancement. Additionally, the general public using the translations will gain a deeper understanding of essential historical terms, enhancing their appreciation of Joseon Dynasty literature.