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    explore　the　underlying　aesthetic　values　and　the　impact　of　cultural factors　on　the　translation　of　English　literature　between　China　and　the United　States. 1.　Cultural　Factors　in　Translation Translation　of　literature　involves　the　interplay　of　multiple　cultural factors　that　shape　the　aesthetic　values　embedded　in　a　work.　Culture determines　one，s　perception，　understanding，　and　appreciation　of literature.　When　translating　English　literature　into　Chinese，　it　is important　to　consider　the　cultural　aspects　that　may　differ　between　the two　languages.　For　example，　Chinese　culture　places　more　emphasis　on harmony，　collectivism，　and　traditions，　while　American　culture　tends　to prioritize　individualism，　independence，　and　innovation.　These　cultural differences　have　a　direct　influence　on　the　translation　of　works， especially　concerning　the　choice　of　words，　sentence　structures，　and even　entire　narratives.　Translators　need　to　navigate　these　cultural aspects　carefully　to　preserve　the　original　aesthetic　values　while　making the　work