2023年12月英語六級翻譯常考話題預測（8）：中國文化符號話題
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預測一
中國人每天都在使用筷子(chopsticks),這在很多外國朋友眼裏似乎是一個奇蹟。歷史記載表明筷子的使用已有3000年的歷史。在古代，富人用金子製成筷子以顯示其富有。筷子還有其他功能,比如過去人們用銀製的筷子檢查他們的食物是否被人投了毒。現在，許多外國朋友在訪問中國的時候都使用筷子。據說，尼克松(Nixon)總統到中國訪問時,在歡迎宴會上也使用了筷子。
參考譯文：
Chinese people use chopsticks every day, which seems a wonder to many foreigners. Historical records show that the use of chopsticks dates back to three thousand years ago. In ancient times, the rich used gold chopsticks to display their wealth. Chopsticks have many other functions as well. In the past, for example, people used silver chopsticks to see if their food was poisoned. Nowadays many foreign friends try to use chopsticks when they visit China. It's said that President Nixon also used chopsticks at the welcoming banquet when he visited China.
預測二
中國結(Chinese knot)是中國文化的典型代表之一。中國結源於古代，當時人們用繫結的方式來記事,在唐宋時期(the Tang and Song Dynasties)逐漸發展成爲一種飾品，並在明清時期(the Ming and Qing Dynasties)開始盛行至今。中國結象徵着團結、友誼、和平、熱情和愛情等。製作中國結的材料多種多樣，如棉線、絲編、尼龍(nylon)、皮革，甚至是一些貴重金屬。如今,中國結在世界各地廣受歡迎。
參考譯文：
Chinese knot is one of the typical symbols of Chinese culture. It appeared in ancient times when people tied knots to keep records. It developed gradually as a type of decoration during the Tang and Song Dynasties, and prevailed from the Ming and Qing Dynasties up to now.Chinese knot means reunion, friendship, peace, warmth, and love, etc. Materials used to make the knots are various, such as cotton, silk, nylon, leather and even precious metals. Today, Chinese knot is popular in many parts of the world.
預測三
中國書法作爲漢字書寫的藝術,具有非常悠久的歷史。它是中國藝術的最高形式之一,既能傳達思想,又能展示線條抽象的美感。人們還普遍認爲,練習書法能夠使人保持身體健康。中國歷史上的書法家多有長壽之輩,也證實了這一說法。人們在練習書法時全神貫注,被書法作品的魅力深深吸引,從而對令人不快的事情視而不見,聽而不聞,取而代之的是一種平靜和輕鬆,以及一種舒適怡然的心理狀態,這對身心大有裨益。
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As an art of writing Chinese characters, Chinese calligraphy boasts a considerably long history. It is one of the highest forms of Chinese art, serving the purposes of conveying thoughts and showcasing the abstract beauty of lines of Chinese characters. It is also widely acknowledged that Chinese calligraphy plays a part in preserving the health of those who practice it, which is supported by the long lives of many calligraphers in Chinese history. When one is practicing calligraphy, he or she highly concentrates and is spellbound by the charm of the work, turning a blind eye and a deaf ear to unpleasant things. A sense of calm and relaxation and a comfortable psychological state take them over, which is highly beneficial to both the body and mind.
預測四
中國有着悠久的扇子文化。最早的扇子出現在3000年前，由羽毛製成。如今，扇子的製作材料已變得多樣化，最常用的是紙和真絲。扇子的用途很廣泛，除了能使人涼快之外，還可用於舞蹈、裝飾等。在中國文化裏，與其說扇子是個工具，不如說它是一個藝術品。扇面上的書法(calligraphy)、繪畫和詩歌爲扇子增添了藝術價值，使扇子爲歷代收藏家所珍愛。
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China has a long history of fan culture.The first fan came into being 3,000 years ago and was made of bird feathers. Nowadays, there are various materials for fan making,among which paper and silk are the most commonly used. Fans are used widely. Apart from cooling people they can also be used for dance, decoration and so on. In Chinese culture, a fan is a work of art rather than a tool. The calligraphy, paintings or poems on both sides of the fans add artistic values to them, making them the treasures of many collectors.
預測五
紅籠(lantern)是中國傳統的手工藝品(handicraft)，是中國的象徵。它源於漢代(the Han Dynasty)，在唐宋時期(the Tang and Song Dynasties)最爲繁盛。起初，人們在門口懸掛燈籠只是用來辟邪。後來在節假日時也懸掛燈籠以增添喜慶的氣氛。燈籠的樣式很多，除了圓形和方形外,還有花、鳥、魚的形狀，通常以紙和絲綢爲主要製作原料。每年的元宵節(the Lantern Festival)，全國各地的人們製作出漂亮的燈籠來歡慶節日。
參考譯文：
Lantern, a symbol of China, is a Chinese traditional handicraft. It came into being in the Han Dynasty, and its popularity peaked in the Tang and Song Dynasties. Originally, people hang the lanterns in front of their doors only to drive away evil spirits. Later,lanterns are also hung on holidays and festivals to add joyous atmosphere. The designs of lanterns are various. Apart from round and square, the lanterns can be shaped into flowers, birds, and fish, and they are mainly made of paper and silk. On Lantern Festivals, people all over the country make beautiful lanterns to celebrate the festival.
預測六
年畫(New Year Picture)是中國特有的一種繪畫體裁。貼年畫的習俗源於在房子的大門上貼門神(Door Gods)的傳統。傳統年畫以精美的木刻(block print)和鮮豔的色彩聞名。主題主要是花鳥、可愛的嬰兒、神話傳說與歷史故事等，表達人們祈望豐收的願望和對幸福生活的憧憬。隨着印刷技術的提高，製作年畫的材料也不斷增多。這種傳統的藝術形式如今仍充滿生機，深受人們喜愛。
參考譯文：
New Year Picture is a unique type of painting in China. The custom of pasting New Year Pictures came from the tradition of pasting Door Gods on the external doors of houses. The traditional New Year Pictures are well-known for their elaborate block print and bright colors. Their subjects are mainly flowers and birds, lovely babies, myths and legends, and historical stories, etc, conveying people's wishes for a good harvest and a happy life. With the improvement of printing technologies, there are more and more new materials for New Year Pictures. This traditional art form is still full of vigor today and is deeply loved by people.
預測七
爲了讓人們更好地記住年份，我們的祖先用12只動物來代表年份。即“十二生肖”(Chinese Zodiac)。每一年由一種動物代表，每隔12年進行一個循環，從鼠開始，以豬爲結尾。每一種動物還有其獨特的文化內涵(cultural connotation}。例如，牛年出生的人據說“勤奮、冷靜、可靠”，虎年出生的人則“強大、勇敢、但又急躁”。十二生肖在亞洲的其他國家，如韓國和日本也很流行。
參考譯文：
In order to remember the years more easily, our ancestors used twelve animals to represent the years, which is called the"Chinese Zodiac". Every year is represented by an animal and every 12 years comes in a circle beginning with Rat and ending with Pig. Each animal has its unique cultural connotations. For example, a person born in the Year of Oxis said to be hard-working, calm, and reliable, while a person born in the Year of Tiger is powerful, brave, and impatient. The Chinese Zodiac remains popular as well in other Asian countries, such as Korea and Japan.
預測八
廟會(temple fair)是中國一種傳統的節日活動。它源於古代人們的祭祀儀式(sacrificial ceremony)，逐漸演變成物品交流的集市和文化表演的場所。廟會一般在寺廟裏或寺廟附近的空地上舉行。雖然各地舉辦廟會的日子有所不同，但活動內容都差不多。老百姓從四面八方趕來，買賣物品、觀看錶演、品嚐小吃。近幾年來，廟會已經成爲人們欣賞民間藝術和體驗傳統文化的首選之地。
參考譯文：
The temple fair is a kind of traditional festival activity in China. It originated from the ancient sacrificial ceremonies and gradually evolved into a marketplace for people to exchange articles and a place for a cultural performance. The temple fair is usually held on the open ground in or near a temple. Although temple fairs in different places are held on various dates, their activities are alike. People come from far and wide to the temple fair to buy and sell goods, watch performances, and tasty snacks. In recent years, temple fairs have become a priority place for people to appreciate folk arts and experience traditional culture.
預測九
漢字(Chinese character)是世界上最古老的文字之一。它在古時由漢族人所創造，歷史甚至可以追溯到五千年前。所以，漢字的起源也可以被認爲是中國古文明的開端。漢字這個名字,得名於漢族和漢朝。漢字是迄今爲止連續使用時間最長的書寫系統，集發音、形象和詞義三者於一體，這在世界文字中是獨一無二的。漢字往往可以引起人們美妙而大膽的聯想，給人以美感。漢字體現了中國歷史和深遠思想的精髓，是中國最寶貴的文化遺產。
參考譯文：
The Chinese character, one of the most ancient characters in the world, was created by the Han Nationality in ancient times, which could be traced back to 5,000 years ago. So the origin of Chinese characters can also be regarded as the beginning of ancient Chinese civilization. Chinese character is named after Han Nationality and Han Dynasty. Being the oldest continuously used writing system in the world so far, Chinese character is a combination of pronunciation, shape, and meaning, which is unique in the world. Chinese characters can often arouse wonderful and wild fancy, bringing people a sense of beauty. The Chinese character displays the essence of Chinese history and deep thought and is considered the most valuable cultural heritage of China.
預測十
中國國畫（Chinese traditional painting）起源於約 6000 年前。紙張發明以前，人們主要用陶器（pottery）和絲綢作畫。隨着唐朝經濟和文化的繁榮，傳統國畫逐漸興盛起來。山水畫（landscape）是中國國畫的主要種類之一，主要描繪了中國各地的山川大河和瑰麗的自然風光。幾個世紀以來，國畫的發展折射了時代和社會的變遷。當今，經典國畫主要收藏和展覽於美術館，供中外遊客欣賞。
參考譯文：
Chinese traditional painting dates back to about 6,000 years ago. Before paper was invented, the pottery and silk were mainly used for painting. With the economic and cultural prosperity of the Tang Dynasty, it has gradually gained prosperity. The landscape is one of the major kinds in traditional Chinese painting, mainly depicting great mountains and rivers in various places and the gorgeous natural landscape of China. Over the centuries, the growth of Chinese painting has reflected the change of time and social conditions. Nowadays, the classic Chinese traditional paintings are mainly collected and exhibited in art museums, and appreciated by tourists from China and abroad.
預測十一
中國龍一直是吉祥的象徵，在中國人心目中佔據着不可替代的位置。中國人常常自稱爲“龍的傳人”。在封建社會，龍一直是皇帝和皇權的象徵。進入現代社會以後，龍逐漸演變爲吉祥物(mascot)，含有騰飛、成功、開拓、創造等寓意。龍還被認爲是美麗、友好的，並且充滿了智慧它能給老百姓帶來好的運氣，給國家帶來繁榮昌盛，而且象徵着人類社會與大自然的和諧相處。
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The Chinese dragon has long been a symbol of auspiciousness, and has an irreplaceable position in the mind of Chinese people who often call themselves “descendants of the dragon”. During the feudal period, the dragon used to serve as a symbol of the emperor and imperial authority. In modern society, it has gradually become a mascot which signifies growth, success, hard work and creativity. Considered beautiful, friendly and filled with wisdom, the dragon is believed to be able to bring good luck to ordinary people and prosperity to the country. It also symbolizes the harmony between human society and nature.
預測十二
玉(jade)是一種天然的礦產,質地堅硬,色彩多樣。古人認爲玉能益壽延年、保佑平安,所以中國和亞洲其他國家的人們都喜歡佩戴玉製飾品。現代醫學證明玉所含的礦物質的確有利於身體健康。中國許多地方都出產玉石,以新疆和田玉最爲著名。在中國傳統文化中,玉常常和高貴的品質聯繫在一起,而玉器工藝也表現出中國人民的聰明智慧和創造才能。因此,北京奧運會獎牌使用了“金鑲玉”(jade inlaid)的製作工藝,向世界傳播中國玉文化。
參考譯文：
Jade is a natural mineral with hard texture and various colors. Ancient people believed that jade could prolong life and keep the wearer safe, so the people of China and other Asian countries like wearing jade accessories. Modern medicine proves that the minerals contained in jade are really beneficial to health. Many places in China produce jade, and the most famous is Hetian jade in Xinjiang. In traditional Chinese culture jade is often related with noble quality and jade craft shows the wisdom and creativity of Chinese people. Therefore, medals of Beijing Olympic Games were made by using the craft of jade inlaid to spread Chinese jade culture to the world.
預測十三
瓷器(porcelain)起源於中國，是中華民族對世界文明做出的偉大貢獻。“瓷器”與國家名“中國”在英文中同爲一詞。這一現象充分說明精美的中國瓷器完全可以作爲中國的標誌。瓷器，因其外觀美、強度高而價值不菲。早在歐洲人掌握瓷器製造技術的1000年之前，中國人就已經制造很精美的陶瓷器(chinaware)。提到瓷器，就不能不提景德鎮。景德鎮因瓷而聞名，享有“瓷都”的美譽。景德鎮瓷器產品以其精湛的工藝(workmanship)、美麗的造型、精緻的圖案和迷人的色彩享譽世界。
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Porcelain, which originated in China, is a great contribution of Chinese to the world civilization. In English, the word“china”,which means porcelain,is the same as “China”, the country's name.This phenomenon fully indicates that exquisite china can be the symbol of China. Porcelain is quite valuable for its beauty and strength. One thousand years before the Europeans grasped porcelain manufacturing techniques,Chinese people had been able to make sophisticated chinaware.When talking about porcelain, we have to mention Jingdezhen, which is famous for porcelain and reputed as the“Porcelain Capital”.The porcelain products of Jingdezhen enjoy a good reputation all over the world for their fine workmanship,beautiful design delicate patterns and attractive colors.
預測十四
秧歌(the Yangko dance)是幾百年前農民在稻田裏勞作時創作的一種傳統的中國民間舞蹈。扭秧歌時，舞者跟隨音樂節奏(rhythm)扭動身體，步伐誇張，將古老的故事以一種新的形式呈現給觀衆。熱鬧的場面、豐富的舞蹈語言、興高采烈的手勢和生動的表演形式使得秧歌深受中國人民的喜愛。每逢重大節日，人們都會自發地舉辦秧歌表演。在場的所有人都聚精會神地觀看演出，欣賞和感受着舞者的感情，全然忘記了自己生活中的煩惱。
參考譯文：
The Yangko dance is a traditional Chinese folk dance created by farmers when they worked in the rice fields hundreds of years ago. During the dance, the dancers sway their bodies to musical rhythms and walk at an exaggerated pace to present old stories to the audience in a new style. Thanks to its jolly scene, abundant dance language, exuberant gestures, and vivid performing style, it is always favored by the Chinese. People will organize Yangko dance performances spontaneously whenever there is a grand festival. All the people present are concentrating on the performance, appreciating and sharing the feelings of the dancers, and forgetting the troubles in their own life.
預測十五
孔雀舞(peacock dance)是傣族(Dai ethnic group)最廣泛流傳的古代舞蹈之一，同時也是傣族最受喜愛的舞蹈。對傣族來說，孔雀象徵着好運、幸福、美麗和誠實，所以跳孔雀舞是爲了歌頌美好的生活，表達對幸福生活的美好的祝願。孔雀舞主要在傣歷的新年-潑水節(the Water-splashing Festival)、關門節(the Gate Closing Festival)、開門節(the Gate Opening Festival)和一些重要的宗教活動上表演。他們通過跳優雅的孔雀舞來祈求和平與幸福。
參考譯文：
The peacock dance is one of the most widespread ancient dances and also the best-loved dance of the Dai ethnic group. To the Dai people, the peacock is a symbol of good luck, happiness, beauty and honesty. So to perform this dance is to present a eulogy of the good life and express good wishes for a happy life. It is mostly performed on the New Year (Water-splashing Festival) of the Dai calendar, at the Gate Closing Festival, the Gate Opening Festival and some important religious events. They pray for peace and happiness with graceful peacock dancing.
預測十六
廣場舞是舞蹈藝術中最龐大的系統，因多在廣場聚集而得名。融自娛性與表演性爲一體，以集體舞爲主要表演形式，以娛樂身心爲主要目的。廣場舞在公共場所由羣衆自發組織，參與者多爲中老年人，其中又以婦女居多。廣場舞是人民羣衆創造的舞蹈，是專屬於人民羣衆的舞蹈，因爲民族的不同，地域的不同，羣體的不同所以廣場舞的舞蹈形式也不同。
參考譯文：
Square dance is the biggest system in the art of dance. It is so named because in most cases people gather in squares. With self-entertainment and performability integrated as a whole, its main form of performance is group dancing, and its main purpose is to entertain both the mind and the body. Square dance is organized by people voluntarily in public places, and the participants are mostly middle-aged and elderly people, most of whom are women. Square dance is created by the people and belongs to the people. The forms of square dance vary due to different nationalities, areas, and groups.
