# Thoughts on the use of youth terms in translation Whether the use of juvenile terms will make the translation lose its seriousness depends on several key factors.： **Depends on the target text type of translation**： -For formal texts such as academic papers, legal documents, and medical materials, the use of juvenile terms does weaken seriousness and professionalism. -For entertainment content, marketing materials for young people, or social media content, proper use of youth language can enhance affinity and target audience resonance. **Depends on the target audience**： -If the target audience is the elderly or professionals, adolescent language may cause communication barriers -If the target audience happens to be teenagers, it may be more effective to use a language they are familiar with **The fundamental principle of translation is to faithfully convey the intention and tone of the original text**. If the original text itself contains informal language or juvenile terms, it is reasonable to retain this style when translating. The best practice is to determine the language style according to the specific context and purpose, maintain the functional equivalence of translation and appropriate language domain selection.