Eztalk美语【67】Chinese couplets 春联

Robert gets pushed and shoved on Di Hua Street

Robert: What's going on here?
Passerby: We're waiting in line to get one of Master Li's Chinese couplets. I got one last year and I had good luck all year!
Robert: Master Li? Who's that?
Passerby: He's Taipei's most famous calligraphy master! Quick! Get in line!
Robert: I will! I could use some good luck!

push and shove 　
推挤

calligraphy (n.) 　
书法

Chinese couplets 　
春联，couplet是指「两行一样长且押韵的诗句」

罗伯在迪化街上被挤来挤去

罗伯：这里是怎么回事？
路人：我们排队是为了得到李大师的春联。我去年拿到一副，一年都交好运！
罗伯：李大师？他是谁啊？
路人：他是台北最有名的书法大师！快来排队！
罗伯：我这就来！我需要好运！