Annotations to the Xinhua Dictionary

Today's society is undergoing tremendous changes. While Chinese students are learning English, many foreign students have also become very interested in Chinese. Foreigners learning Chinese has become a strange thing. However, some of the phenomena revealed during this learning process are often thought-provoking.

There is an article published in this magazine, "Xinhua Dictionary" in the eyes of a foreign child.

So what is the "Xinhua Dictionary" in the eyes of foreign children? I think I am afraid that only a simple word can express their thoughts - monotonous.

However, I am wrong. Their ideas are different, and what surprised me is enough to reflect on me.

The protagonist in the article is a middle school student named Xiao John. His father was specially appointed as a foreign language teacher by a Chinese school. Therefore, it seems logical that he studies Chinese. However, for China's "Xinhua Dictionary," John has his own different opinions. For example, the word "bovine" in the "Xinhua Dictionary" notes, "...the power is great, the field can pull the cart, the meat and milk are edible, the horn, the skin, the bone can be used as an artifact." . "...can pick things up, pull carts, plough the fields, and ride people, and skin can make gelatin."

Is there any problem with these annotations? No, it is correct, and it is very specific and complete. But for Little John, it is extremely disappointing.

"This is so shocking, actually explain these animals!"

This is Xiao John’s evaluation of the Xinhua Dictionary. His tone should be disappointment, excitement and even anger. I am a little worried, how many people in this society are now calling for animals to be protected and animals to be treated. Does this annotation have true respect for animals? Humans and animals are equal. They are the result of nature and are an indispensable part of nature. This sentence does not know how many times we have been repeated, how many times have been called, but we have always neglected the most basic respect for animals. Animals are our friends, and we foolishly think that he is our slave! Their existence is not for us to enjoy, nor is they obligated to meet all of our requirements. Humans always think that they are the most advanced rulers on the planet, thinking that they can command other animals to sell their lives as they please. But we just ignored the most important point. Without animals, how can we survive? Animals are the foundation of our existence, and we have to use them appropriately to maintain our normal life. They have no responsibility but still have to serve us. Shouldn't we give them the least respect? Many people still think that it is reasonable, how cruel and how brutal it is.

Human wisdom is indeed immeasurable, but if it is to use this wisdom to make unwise decisions, then this wisdom itself becomes an incomprehensible ignorance. The "Xinhua Dictionary" is not an authority. It has the same mistakes, and our responsibility is to reflect, and to make such a sincere apology to the animals for this great disrespect.

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