我自从今年初来到贝壳村以来,结交了不少网友,其中有不少优秀的女性,有幸能和她们中的一些深谈,深为她们对家庭,孩子和丈夫的挚爱精神所感动。在母亲节即将到来之际,除了感念自己母亲的养育之恩,也想写一篇短文来祝贺村中所有的同胞女性。我在西方工作多年,中文已退化到只适于写自然科学基金的功用,对感情人文一类的反而英文来的流畅。请见谅。
I had the great pleasure knowing some of you. Surely we are all different in our experience and background. But we also share a great deal in common that we have all savored the splendor of Chinese traditional values and western liberal culture. Many of you have had great experience in life, whether it's a successful career in your own right or finding comfort in faith and religion or simply being blessed with a loving family. What impressed me most is not your passion for exotic cars, or your exquisite taste for Gucci handbags or your enviable expertise in Chinese cuisine. Instead it is your enduring love and, shall I say, a passion for your family. This is what is great about our Chinese women: they tend to stick with their husband and family, despite the stressful nature of his job, a less desirable paycheck or how much they really enjoy each other. Together they try their best to raise their young with a sense of enduring hope. Indeed, they have represented the best that their mother and grandmother have instilled in them. At this moment, I simply want to say: I admire you and adore you, that is all of you in awe. Happy mother's day to you all and make sure you all call your mom to say thank you on this Sunday.