w88 casino News Network (provided by the w88 casino of Foreign Languages)Xiao Tianyou, a famous translator and professor of Italian literature, taught Italian at the Beijing Institute of Foreign w88 (the predecessor of the w88 casino) from 1961 to June 2001. He was once sent to work in the Commercial Section of the Chinese Embassy in Italy and was awarded the National Special Contribution Award. His famous translations include "The Decameron" and "The Divine Comedy". He delved deeply into the colorful words of foreign countries and wrote about his love for his motherland and language with enthusiasm.
Long-lasting pure heart and caring love
"When I arrived at the University of Economics and Business, the w88 casino had two colleges, one was the Department of Foreign Languages and the other was the Department of Foreign w88." Mr. Xiao emotionally told the story of 60 years ago. "It has grown from two departments to twelve colleges now... It's the 70th anniversary of the founding of the w88 casino." Speaking of the huge changes in the University of Economics and Business, Mr. Xiao's eyes were full of emotion and pride.
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Since the beginning, I have been grateful to the party and I have always served the country
Born in 1937 in Yunxi County, a famous impoverished county in Hubei Province, Xiao Tianyou's life is closely connected with the party. When Yunxi County, Hubei Province was liberated in 1947, Xiao Tianyou, who was only ten years old, was already standing guard with the county's militiamen. He also joined the propaganda team and participated in local revolutionary dramas such as "The White-Haired Girl" and "Xiao Erhei's Marriage". After graduating from middle w88 casino in 1955, he was selected by the party organization to study Russian in Beijing, and then went to the Soviet Union to study Italian at public expense. Taking into account Xiao Tianyou's family situation, party organizations at all levels gave him full care and fully guaranteed him a series of difficulties and pain points, from living expenses required to study in Jiangsu Province, clothes for all seasons, socks and gloves, to support from his family in China, so that he could study in Jiangsu Anxin.
Mr. Xiao recalled affectionately during the conversation: "The reason why I am today is because of the training of the party; without the training of the party, I would not be where I am today." Due to some objective conditions, he failed to join the party in his youth. After the reform and opening up, he first joined the Association for the Promotion of Democracy and worked under the leadership of the Communist Party as a member of the democratic parties. Although he became a non-party person, his enthusiasm for the party did not disappear. Instead, he required himself to learn professional knowledge and improve theoretical literacy in accordance with the requirements of a Communist Party member. Finally, when he was posted to the Chinese Embassy in Italy, he was absorbed by the party committee of the embassy and swore to join the party in Italy, realizing the major expectations of his first half of life.
In the lines of foreign poetry, the fragrance of books is everlasting
Time has entered the 21st century, and Professor Xiao Tianyou has officially retired. Your sincerity will never change until the end of your career. Professor Xiao began to think: How can he continue to contribute to the motherland and the people after retirement? He lives in Hainan and is inspired by the bright sun, sea breeze and Hainan's humanistic atmosphere. His teaching career is temporarily over, but he may as well continue his translation work as a cultural disseminator to enlighten the masses, broaden their horizons, and contribute new strength to the cause of opening up socialism with Chinese characteristics. In his past teaching process, Professor Xiao noticed that the famous Italian literary work "The Divine Comedy" itself is very obscure to Chinese readers, and the several existing translations have some problems, making it difficult to meet the people's growing spiritual and cultural needs since the reform and opening up. In view of this, he decided to devote his energy to the retranslation of "The Divine Comedy". "Hardships and hardships bring success." He experienced the impact of physical illness, the challenge of opening up his field, the test of sitting on the bench, and the practice of silent progress. He opened roads in the mountains and built bridges when encountering rivers. He innovatively translated "The Divine Comedy" into the form of ancient poetry and became famous all over the world.
Vote for earnest instruction and express high expectations
“Tonghua is on the Danshan Road, and the young phoenix is as clear as the old phoenix.” For a long time, Mr. Xiao has cared about the next generation and has a heart-to-heart relationship with the young people. In 2015, at a branch meeting jointly established by the Teacher Party Branch of the w88 casino and a student Party branch, he clearly stated: "My dream is to realize the Chinese Dream. The Chinese Dream is made up of everyone's dreams. We old Party members must unite with the young Communist Party members to seek development together and build the Chinese Dream."
Mr. Xiao makes every effort to pay close attention to the new generation of Italian learners and translators, answering their questions and relieving their worries. In his message for the 70th anniversary of the founding of the w88 casino, he encouraged the students of the w88 casino to cherish their youth, practice their skills, embrace the choice of the motherland with a red heart, and build great achievements of the times.
On the long acres of time, a sudden bloom blooms, and a star shines in the depths of life. Xiao Lao uses exotic poems to express his firm support, firm belief and persistent dedication to the Communist Party of China and the cause of socialism with Chinese characteristics. On the occasion of the 100th anniversary of the founding of the Party, this is just like a magnificent hymn, praising the earth-shaking achievements and inspiring us to move forward in spite of the wind and rain.
(Contributed by w88 casino of Foreign Languages Dai Jingcheng Ge Wenxin)
