This paper argues that although Nida’s theory has its own weakness and limitations, thereare some misunderstandings and misconceptions concerning Nida’s theory. The first part is a brief introduction of the three phases of Nida’s theory in China. The second part deals with some criticisms and denials of Nida’s theory and the third part discusses some misunderstandings con- cerning Nida’s theory. And, the last part draws a conclusion that the study of Nida’s theory in China is not adequate and some objections to his theory cannot be justified. This paper argues that although Nida’s theory has its own weakness and limitations, thereare some misunderstandings and misconceptions concerning Nida’s theory. The first part is a brief introduction of the three phases of Nida’s theory in China. The second part deals with some criticisms and denials of Nida’s theory and the third part discusses some misunderstandings con- cerning Nida’s theory. And, the last part draws a conclusion that the study of Nida’s theory in China is not adequate and some objections to his theory can not be justified.