☆参考译文: In China, people use the Twelve Animal Signs to record the cycle of years. Every year is assigned an animal name or ―sign‖ according to a repeating cycle: Rat, Ox, Rabbit, Dragon, Snake, Sheep, Monkey, Rooster, Dog and Boar. Therefore, every twelve years the same animal name or ―sign‖ would reappear. The animal signs have their cultural connotations in Chinese folklore and horoscope has been developed around them. For example, a Chinese horoscope may predict a person born in the Year of the Horse would be, ―cheerful, popular, and loves to compliment others‖.
中国人喜欢在一起吃饭,这个传统可以追溯到很久之前。这反映出中国人喜欢团圆不愿分离的观念——圆桌、圆盘、还有圆碗都象征着团圆和美满。盘子通常放在桌子的中央,这样坐在一桌子面前的所有人都可以吃得到。一锅热汤尤其可以增加和谐、团圆的气氛。朋友们在一起吃饭、生活。最近一位美国汉学家(Sinologist)的著作认为,中国人的集体观念就是从一同吃饭发展而来的。(161字)
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Chinese like to eat together, a tradition that can be traced back a long time ago. It reflects the Chinese notion of union versus separation—round tables, round dishes, and round bowls all symbolize union and perfection. Dishes are usually placed at the center of the table so that everyone around the table can share them. A hot pot, in particular, adds to the atmosphere of harmony and union. Friends eat and live together. A recent book by an American Sinologist held that Chinese collective tradition developed out of the practice of eating together.
传统上说,中国人在60岁以前对生日并不太注意。六十大寿被认为是人生中极为重要的一次,因此经常要举行盛大的庆祝。在此之后每隔10年就要举行一场生日庆祝,也就是70岁、80岁等,直到去世为止。大体上说,人的年龄越大,庆祝的场合就越隆重。生日经常是由成年子女来为他们的父母庆祝,以表现出对父母的尊敬并就父母为他们所做的一切表达自己的谢意。(162字)
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Traditionally, Chinese people do not pay a lot of attention to birthdays until they are 60 years old. The 60th birthday is regarded as a very important point of life and therefore there is often a big celebration. After that, a birthday celebration is held every ten years, that is the 70th, the 80th, etc, until the person’s death. Generally, the older the person is, the greater the celebration occasion is. It is often the grownup sons and daughters who celebrate their elderly parents’ birthdays to show their respect for them and express their thanks for all that they have done for their children.
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