“七夕節(jié)”， 農(nóng)歷七月七日，是一個充滿浪漫色彩的傳統(tǒng)節(jié)日，是慶祝牛郎和織女一年一度相會的日子。他們的愛情不被允許，因此他們被驅(qū)逐而分隔于銀河兩岸。每年的農(nóng)歷七月七日，喜鵲會來搭橋使這對情侶來相會。如今，一些傳統(tǒng)的中國風(fēng)俗仍在農(nóng)村奉行，在城市卻已經(jīng)削弱。然而，牛郎和織女的傳說已經(jīng)深入人心。近些年來，尤其是城市的年輕人把它當(dāng)作中國的情人節(jié)來慶祝。因此，花店、酒吧和商店的老板非常高興，因?yàn)樗麄兛梢再u出更多的商品。

　　譯文：

　　The Double Seventh Festival, on the 7th day of the 7th lunar month, is a traditional festival full of romance. It celebrates the annual meeting of Niu Lang (Cowherd) and Zhi nü (Weaver Maid). Their love was not allowed, and thus they were banished to opposite sides of the Milky Way. Once a year, on the 7th day of the 7th lunar month, a flock of magpies would form a bridge to reunite the lovers for one day. Today some traditional customs are still observed in rural areas of China, but have been weakened in urban cities. However, the legend of the Cowhand and Weaver Maid has taken root in the hearts of people. In recent years, in particular, urban youths have celebrated it as Valentine’s Day in China. As a result, owners of flower shops, bars and stores are full of joy as they can sell more commodities.

　　詞匯：

　　七夕節(jié) The Double Seventh Festival 浪漫色彩 romance

　　牛郎 Niu Lang (Cowherd) 織女 Zhi nü (Weaver Maid)

　　一年一度 annual 驅(qū)逐 banish

　　銀河 the Milky Way 喜鵲 magpie

　　使相會 reunite 　奉行 observe

　　削弱 weaken 情人節(jié) Valentine’s Day

　　商品 commodity