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Checks terminology consistency against project glossary and identifies zh_CN terms that need conversion to zh_TW. Use to verify term usage.

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check-terminology

Check terminology against project glossary and zh_CN/zh_TW mappings.

Terminology Sources

  1. Primary: glossary.po - Official Python glossary translations
  2. Secondary: focused_terminology_dictionary.csv - 118 key terms
  3. Tertiary: .scripts/google_translate/utils.py - zh_CN to zh_TW mappings

Check Process

For a Single Term

  1. Search in ../translate-po/references/terminology.md
  2. Check if it's in references/keep-in-english.md
  3. If found, use the standard translation
  4. If not found, check glossary.po in project root

For a PO File

  1. Extract all translated terms from msgstr
  2. Cross-reference against glossary
  3. Identify forbidden zh_CN terms
  4. Report inconsistencies

Error Categories

Category 1: Forbidden Terms (Must Fix)

zh_CN terms that must be converted to zh_TW.

Example violations:

  • 函數 -> should be 函式
  • 返回 -> should be 回傳
  • 對象 -> should be 物件

Category 2: Inconsistent Terms (Should Review)

Same English term translated differently across files.

Category 3: Missing from Glossary (Informational)

New terms not yet in the glossary.

Context Decision Log

When a reviewer decides a translation depends on nearby context (above/below), record the decision here for future reference. Keep entries short and specific.

Format:

  • Term/pattern: ...
  • Decision: ...
  • Context cue: ...
  • Example: source -> translation

Example:

  • Term/pattern: 類型 / 型別
  • Decision: 用語依上下文；Python 型別物件用「型別」，一般分類用「類型」
  • Context cue: 出現 int/str/dict/type 或 "type object"
  • Example: "two types of packages" -> "兩種類型的套件"

Decision Log:

  • Term/pattern: 類型 / 型別
  • Decision: 用語依上下文；Python 型別物件用「型別」，一般分類用「類型」
  • Context cue: 出現 int/str/dict/type 或 "type object"
  • Example: "two types of packages" -> "兩種類型的套件"

Quick Lookup

  1. Check ../translate-po/references/terminology.md first (authoritative, 186 terms)
  2. If term should stay in English, see references/keep-in-english.md

References

  • ../translate-po/references/terminology.md - Complete term translations (186 terms)
  • references/keep-in-english.md - Terms that stay in English
  • 術語列表 Wiki - Project terminology wiki
  • l10n-tw Glossaries - Taiwan localization glossaries
  • 兩岸術語對照表 - Cross-strait terminology comparison