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大家好,我是Nancy
今天我们来聊一聊一种
非常有“气节”的植物——竹子。
竹子不仅翠绿漂亮,
还有很高的实用价值。
日常生活中,
我们用的筷子和家具,
有一些就是用竹子制成的。
竹子在中国文化中
也有特殊的含义,
它是“岁寒三友”之一,
代表坚韧、高洁、高雅等美好的品德。
英文原文
Bamboo holds a special place in Chinese culture. People in China have used bamboo in many ways for thousands of years. Bamboo shoots are tasty and commonly used in Chinese cuisine. Bamboo itself is perfect for building houses and bridges. Bamboo isn’t just useful; it also symbolizes goodness and strength. Today, bamboo is still widely used for furniture, decorations, and many everyday items like chopsticks and baskets.
参考译文
竹子在中国文化中占有特殊地位。几千年来,中国人在很多方面都使用竹子。竹笋味道鲜美,常用于中国菜肴。竹子本身是建造房屋和桥梁的完美材料。竹子不仅有用;它也象征着善良和力量。今天,竹子仍然被广泛用于家具、装饰品和许多日常用品,如筷子和篮子。
词汇加油站
📌1. hold a place 占有位置
Family holds a special place in my heart.
家庭在我心中占有特殊的位置。
📌2. cuisine名词,“菜肴,烹饪”。指某个地区或国家的特定饮食风格和做菜的方法。
I love trying different types of cuisine when I travel, especially Italian and Mexican.
我喜欢在旅行时尝试不同类型的菜肴,尤其是意大利菜和墨西哥菜。
📌3. symbolize动词,意思是“象征”
In China, the dragon symbolizes power and good luck.
在中国,龙象征着力量和好运。
你知道吗?
1. 生长速度:竹子是世界上生长最快的植物之一。有些品种的竹子每天的生长高度可以超过91厘米,也就是说,如果条件合适,它们几乎可以在一夜之间长高!
Bamboo is one of the fastest-growing plants in the world. Some varieties can grow over 91 centimeters in height each day, meaning that under the right conditions, they can almost shoot up overnight!
2. 多功能性:竹子可以用来制作很多产品,除了家具和筷子,竹子还可以用于制造纸张、乐器(如笛子)和甚至是衣物。竹纤维可以被制成非常强韧的布料。
Bamboo can be used to make a wide variety of products. In addition to furniture and chopsticks, it’s also used to produce paper, musical instruments (like flutes), and even clothing. Bamboo fibers can be crafted into incredibly strong fabrics.
3. 环保:竹子是一种非常环保的植物。它的根系能够防止水土流失。而且,竹子在生长过程中吸收的二氧化碳比大多数树木要多,有助于减少温室气体的排放。
Bamboo is a highly eco-friendly plant. Its root system helps prevent soil erosion, and during its growth, bamboo absorbs more carbon dioxide than most trees, contributing to the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions.
4. 文化象征:在中国文化中,竹子象征着高尚的品德,如正直、坚韧、高风亮节等。许多诗人和艺术家以竹子为题材,创作了许多脍炙人口的作品,表现了中国人对竹子的喜爱。
In Chinese culture, bamboo symbolizes noble qualities such as integrity, resilience, and high moral character. Many poets and artists have drawn inspiration from bamboo, creating countless beloved works that reflect the appreciation for this remarkable plant.
5. 食用价值:竹笋不仅美味可口,而且富含膳食纤维、维生素和矿物质,营养丰富,对健康十分有益。在中国,竹笋常常被用作各种美食的配料。
Bamboo shoots are not only delicious but also rich in dietary fiber, vitamins, and minerals, making them very nutritious and beneficial for health. In China, bamboo shoots are often used as an ingredient in various dishes.
“竹子”在传统文化中
代表着高洁、
坚韧、正直以及不屈不挠,
还能代表一个人的
气节和虚心的品格,
所以竹子也是中华民族精神
和品格的代表,
大家都非常喜爱
竹子衍生出的文化。
汉语中有很多
带“竹”字的成语,
比如竹报平安、势如破竹、
青梅竹马等等。
小朋友们和大朋友们
还知道哪些和竹子有关的内容呢?
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