《红楼梦》是中国古典文学的瑰宝,具有巨大的文学价值。其中红楼人物衣着百态,人物服饰极具特色。各式服饰折射出了丰富的民族、社会文化内涵。笔者以杨宪益、戴乃迭的英译本为例,分析译文对原著所蕴含的文化意义的把握,探讨其中的得失,为寻求更为合适的翻译途径提供参考。 “Dream of Red Mansions” is a treasure of Chinese classical literature, with great literary value. One of the Red House figures are dressed, character costumes very unique. All kinds of clothing reflects a rich national, social and cultural connotation. Taking English versions of Yang Hsien-yi and Dai Nai-die as examples, the author analyzes the translation’s grasp of the cultural meanings contained in the original works, explores the pros and cons of the translations, and provides references for seeking a more suitable translation approach.