MengJiaSheng Posted October 26, 2009 at 09:39 AM Report Share Posted October 26, 2009 at 09:39 AM Hey there, here are two sentences that I am not quite able to translate: 他们倡导全社会树立尊老，爱老，助老的风气。重阳节因此又多了一层新意。 First of all the first bit, I dont really get how they should "help" the "general mood" of the old people, or am I translating 风气 in a wrong way? Secondly I have never seen 层 as a measure word in this sense, thus dont know what it exactly means here, probably just"another leven of meaning"`? Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
in_lab Posted October 26, 2009 at 10:07 AM Report Share Posted October 26, 2009 at 10:07 AM The modifier of fengqi is 尊老，爱老，助老 not just 助老. An atmosphere of repecting, loving and helping the aged. 一层 is a layer here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HashiriKata Posted October 26, 2009 at 10:19 AM Report Share Posted October 26, 2009 at 10:19 AM A "very quick translation": 他们倡导全社会树立尊老，爱老，助老的风气。重阳节因此又多了一层新意。= They proposed that the society should become an environment where the elderly are loved, respected and helped. The Double Ninth Festival is therefore layered with this new meaning. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MengJiaSheng Posted October 26, 2009 at 12:55 PM Author Report Share Posted October 26, 2009 at 12:55 PM Thanks a lot for the help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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