The present disclosure presents a directional translation method and a directional translation apparatus based on artificial intelligence. The method includes: receiving directional translation information that is set by a user for translating a first word in a translation file into a second word; and translating the first word in the translation file into the second word. With the directional translation method and the directional translation apparatus based on artificial intelligence provided in the present disclosure, the word is translated directionally into a result needed, thereby improving accuracy and efficiency of translation.