The standardization of scientific terminology is foundational to promoting scientific and technological innovation,establishing scientific discourse systems,and striving for international discourse power in science and technology.The Chenier(and the related Chenier Plain)is a unique and important type of coastal sedimentary landform,but its translation has not been unified.Since 1970,there have been four main categories and eight types of Chinese translations for Chenier,with"Bei-Qiao-Di"being relatively common.This situation is not conducive to the unified expression and efficient dissemination of terminology in the Chinese context.This paper first elaborates on the concept of Chenier,that is,a coarse-grained natural embankment located on the high tide flat,along the coast,and left by erosion.Then,the above translations are analyzed and commented on.Although"Bei-Qiao-Di"is the most widely used,Chenier can be mainly composed of shell material or dominated by siliceous sand and gravel,thus causing a contradiction.Based on the connotation and characteristics of terminology translation,this paper suggests translating Chenier as"Chao-Tan-Di",and Chenier Plain as"Chao-Tan-Di-Ping-Yuan".Considering the material composition,there are two types of Chao-Tan-Di(Cheniers):Sandy Chenier and Shelly Chenier,the latter of which can be simply referred to as"Bei-Qiao-Di",as well as the corresponding"Bei-Qiao-Di-Ping-Yuan".
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