Fan translation

[3] The development of cultural industry, technological advances and the expansion of online platforms have led to a dynamic rise in fan translation[citation needed].

[8] In fact, fan translation communities are built on the spirit of sharing, volunteering, a do-it-yourself attitude[4] and most importantly, passion and enthusiasm for the same goal.

Like a lot of specialization-based and art-based professions, rich experience and related knowledge are highly demanded in translation industry.

Instead, to some extent, it includes two significant senses: for fan translators, it means a period of valuable experience and a pack of adequate preparation no matter if they are willing to take their fun hobby into another level; for professional translators, it serves as a type of sources to be referred and consulted once they encounter similar situations.

Various forms including educational courses, political speeches and critical news reports appear in recent years, which injects brand-new meaning to fan translation by extending its value from entertaining nature towards social significance.

"[9] As a newly emerging phenomena dependent on the progress of Internet-supported infrastructure, it surpasses its original focus on personal interest and makes itself visible in front of the entire society.