七夕節 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

　　驅逐 banish

　　銀河 the Milky Way

　　喜鵲 magpie

　　使相會 reunite

　　奉行 observe

　　削弱 weaken

　　情人節 Valentine’s Day

　　商品 commodity

　　【精彩譯文】

　　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.