双语 | 重庆山火被扑灭,中国人民众志成城再次惊叹世界
2022/08/31
8月17日以来,重庆涪陵、巴南、江津等多地山火肆虐,险象环生。
8月26日清晨,在重庆军民的共同努力下,全部火场明火被扑灭,无人员伤亡和重要设施损失。
Over the past few days, a number of forest fires have broken out in Chongqing and its surrounding areas due to the extreme dry and hot weather. Many rescue personnel and volunteers participated in the rescue overnight, which moved a lot of people across the country. The mountain fires in several regions in Chongqing have been finally extinguished on Aug. 26th morning. No casualties have been reported.
一方有难,八方支援。这是中华民族流淌在血液中的民族精神。
在山火扑救行动中,武警、消防、民兵与山火抗衡,“重庆娃儿们”组成的摩托车救援队、自发前来的外卖骑手和快递小哥、普通的山城市民做强力的后援支撑……每个人都尽己所能去迎战这场威胁人民生命财产安全的自然灾害,再次向世界展现了中国人应对危机的强大凝聚力。
外交部发言人华春莹在推特上感叹道,“大批志愿者加入扑灭山火的战斗队伍,他们头上的灯光汇聚成了一条明亮的道路。众志成城。向勇敢的志愿者致敬!为不可思议的中国人民感到骄傲!”
"Legions of volunteers have joined the fire fighters in combating the raging mountain fire in Chongqing, their head lights forming a bright trail. Unity is strength. Salute to the brave volunteers! Proud of the incredible Chinese people!"
“众志成城”一词源自《国语·周语下》,意思是大家同心协力,就会像城墙一样坚固。
“志”即意愿、意志;“城”指城墙,是古代的防御设施。比喻大家团结一致,就能形成巨大力量,克服一切苦难。其中隐含三个重要命题:人的因素第一,人的精神力量第一,人的精诚团结第一。
Literally, this term means "united, we'll be as solid as a fortress." With concerted effort, people collectively can generate tremendous strength and be able to overcome all difficulties. Zhi, the second character in the term, means will, and cheng, the last character, means the wall of a fortress. The whole term implies three most important elements: (1) the factor of human capability; (2) human spirit and courage; and (3) unity of the people.
后蜀学者何光远在《鉴诫录·陪臣谏》中也说,“众志成城,天下治理。”即大家都能同心协力,像城墙一样坚固,天下就能太平。
When all the people are united as one, peace will reign across the country. (He Guangyuan: A Record of Admonishing Anecdotes)
灾难面前,中国人民总是有着不惧艰险的英雄气,坚信众志成城、人定胜天。这样的精神源自根植血脉的爱国情怀,源自中华民族优秀文化思想的深厚积淀,成为我们自强不息、艰苦奋斗,实现中华民族伟大复兴的强大底气!
更多体现中国人民团结精神与爱国情怀的术语:
1
二人同心,其利断金
If Two People Are of the Same Mind, Their Combined Strength Can Break Metal.
两人同心,其力量犹如利刃可以斩断金属。“二人”可以指兄弟、夫妻或任何当事的双方;“同心”指有共同的愿景,思想认识一致;“利”指锋利;“断金”则为斩断金属。此术语比喻只要当事双方一条心,就能发挥强大力量,克服任何苦难,犹言团结起来力量大。它强调的是齐心协力、团结合作的重要意义。
引例
“二人同心,其利断金。同心之言,其臭如兰。”——(《周易·系辞上》)
If two people are of the same mind, their combined strength can cut through a piece of metal. Words of people with the same mind smell as fragrant as orchids. (The Book of Changes)
2
爱国如家
Love the Country as One Loves One’s Family
爱国是中华民族深厚持久的传统,是中华民族精神的核心,是每一个中国人的坚定信念和精神依靠。“爱国如家”的意思是,像爱自己的家一样爱自己的国。原本指帝王、诸侯等掌权者像爱自己的家一样爱国爱民(因为在古代中国,家国同构),后来演化为有志之士乃至一国内所有人都崇尚的基本操守。其中隐含着这样的观念:热爱祖国的人都不分彼此,如同一家人,每个人都像爱自己的家一样爱国爱民。
引例
“烈士之爱国也如家。”——(葛洪《抱朴子·外篇·广譬》)
A person with noble aspiration loves his country the way he does his family.(Ge Hong: Baopuzi)
3
天下兴亡,匹夫有责
Survival of a Nation Is the Responsibility of Every Individual.
天下的兴盛与衰亡,即便是普通百姓也有义不容辞的责任。这句话是中国家喻户晓的名言,对激发中国人的爱国精神,唤醒人们心系民族和国家安危并以天下为己任,产生了巨大影响。
引例
“保天下者,匹夫之贱,与有责焉耳矣。”——(顾炎武《日知录》)
Safeguarding the state is the concern of rulers, ministers, and officials; while safeguarding all under heaven is the responsibility of every individual, no matter how lowly they may be. (Gu Yanwu: Records of Daily Study)
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