An Interview with Professor Gao Mingle about Linguistics, Translation and Life

Authors

  • Prof. Gao Mingle Author
  • Yunqiu Xu Author

Keywords:

Gao Mingle; linguist; educator; multidimensional life; the sublime fusion of academia and art

Abstract

Professor Gao Mingle stands as a towering figure in the realms of language, education, art, and poetry—a true polymath whose life radiates intellectual brilliance and artistic grace. This interview delves into the depths of his pedagogical vision, scholarly inquiries, and personal passions, vividly illuminating his profound mastery and unwavering devotion across diverse domains: from the intricate science of linguistic exploration to the noble art of nurturing minds, from the elegant strokes of calligraphic expression to the lyrical beauty of poetic creation. Together, these threads weave a luminous tapestry of a life lived at the confluence of wisdom, creativity, and soulful reflection—an enduring portrait of harmony between mind and spirit.

Author Biographies

  • Prof. Gao Mingle

    Gao Mingle, Ph.D., Professor, Senior Translator, and Dean of the Institute for Translation and International Communication at Beijing Language and Culture University. He also serves as a Standing Director of the Translators Association of China (TAC), Vice President of the Beijing Translators Association, and a Member of the National Advisory Board for Graduate Education in Translation and Interpreting, the Editor-in-Chief of Translation and Communication and Co-Editor-in-Chief of Translating China. He was a Postdoctoral Fellow studying linguistics at Harvard University and a Guest Professor teaching Chinese culture at Missouri State University.

    Email: gaomingle@blcu.edu.cn

  • Yunqiu Xu

    Xu Yunqiu, Ph.D., Lecturer of Translation Studies at Yantai University.

    Email:xuyunqiu1991@126.com

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Published

2026-06-10