Chinese You Need
2024-09-30
The words and phrases you need to join the conversation about nature, or the lack thereof, in urban settings
自然教育
zìrán jiàoyù
nature education
户外活动
hùwàihuódòng
outdoor activities
不适
búshì
discomfort
自然缺失症
zìránquēshīzhèng
nature-deficit disorder
自然科学课
zìránkēxuékè
nature science class
在自然科学课上,孩子们可以挖土,捡叶子,观察蚂蚁。
Zài zìránkēxué kè shang, háizimen kěyǐ wā tǔ, jiǎn yèzi, guānchá mǎyǐ.
In nature science classes, children can dig in the soil, collect leaves, and observe ants.
动物
dòngwù
animal
物种保护
wùzhǒng bǎohù
species protection
野生动物
yěshēng dòngwù
wildlife
归属感
guīshǔgǎn
sense of belonging
城市空间
chéngshì kōngjiān
urban space
连接
liánjiē
connection
过去几十年,动物园的受众都以孩子为主。现在,越来越多的年轻人也喜欢逛动物园了。
Guòqù jǐshínián, dòngwùyuán de shòuzhòng dōu yǐ háizi wéi zhǔ, Xiànzài, yuè lái yuè duōde niánqīngrén yě xǐhuan guàng dòngwùyuán le.
For decades, zoos were mostly visited by children. Nowadays, more and more young adults are starting to enjoy them too.
动物园
dòngwùyuán
zoo
社区花园
shèqū huāyuán
community garden
人们可以在社区花园里种菜、聊天和休息。
Rénmen kěyǐzàishèqū huāyuán lizhòngcài, liáotiānhé xiūxi.
Residents can grow vegetables, chat, and relax in community gardens.