Today’s Episode
Nezha: a rebellious “demon child” who defied fate and became a hero. Why do millions love his story? Let’s dive into the hit Nezha films and the legend that continues to inspire!
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大家好，欢迎回来MaoMi Chinese！今年的春节，有一部电影非常受欢迎。这部电影到现在已经有75亿元人民币的票房。票房，意思是电影票卖了多少钱，box office。这是一部中国的动画电影，叫《哪吒》。今天，我们一起来聊一聊哪吒是谁，哪吒的电影讲了什么，还有为什么大家喜欢哪吒的故事。
哪吒是中国古代神话的人物。在神话里，哪吒刚出生的时候，有人预言，说他以后会是一个坏蛋，会做很多糟糕的事情。预言，意思是说一些将来会发生的事情。也因为这样，哪吒的父母对他非常严格。小时候的哪吒，虽然很调皮，但也很勇敢。在哪吒家乡的海，有一条龙。这条龙很强大，当地的人民都很害怕他，他做了很多坏事。后来，哪吒杀了这条龙。在中国的神话里，龙是神。因为哪吒杀了神，哪吒和他的父母要被惩罚，哪吒的父母非常生气，也非常难过。
在中国的传统观念里，孩子的身体是父母给的。哪吒自杀了。自杀，意思是自己杀死自己。哪吒割了自己的肉和骨头，还给了他的父母。但是，后来哪吒又重生了。重生，意思是死了以后又活了。重生以后的哪吒，保护了很多人。他成了很多人的英雄。
后来，有一个中国导演，他叫“饺子”，他拍了两部哪吒的电影，讲的是一个新的哪吒故事。在电影里，哪吒是一个“魔童”，也就是魔鬼一样的孩子，很多人害怕他，不喜欢他。但其实，哪吒的心是善良的，他想保护家人和朋友。他最后战胜了自己的命运，成为了英雄。
这部电影非常成功，第一部电影在中国电影院赚了50多亿人民币！很多人喜欢这部电影，因为它的故事很感人，动画也很漂亮。 今年，饺子又拍了哪吒的第二部电影。第二部电影比第一部电影更受欢迎。现在，第二部电影已经赚了75亿人民币的票房了！
为什么中国人这么喜欢哪吒？因为哪吒的故事告诉我们：我们可以改变自己的命运。哪吒一开始是“魔童”，但他非常努力，保护家人，朋友和所有人，变成了英雄。他也很勇敢，不怕挑战。这让很多观众觉得很感动。可以说，人们喜欢哪吒，是因为人们在他身上看到了他们自己的影子，看到了希望。这虽然是动画电影，但是，无论是孩子还是大人，都喜欢看哪吒的故事。
好啦，今天的MaoMi Chinese就先到这里。我们先来复习一下今天的词语吧：
- 1 票房，意思是电影票赚了多少钱。
- 2 预言，意思是说一些将来会发生的事情。
- 3 重生，意思是死了以后又活了。
你看过哪吒的电影吗？你喜欢哪吒这个角色吗？欢迎给我们留言，我们分享哦！谢谢你的收听，我们下次再见吧！
Hello everyone, and welcome back to MaoMi Chinese!
This Chinese New Year, a film has become incredibly popular. So far, it has made 7.5 billion RMB at the box office. “Box office” refers to how much money a film earns from ticket sales. This Chinese animated film is called Nezha. Today, let’s talk about who Nezha is, what the films are about, and why people love his story.
Nezha is a character from ancient Chinese mythology. According to legend, when he was born, a prophecy was made, predicting that he would become a villain and cause great disaster. Because of this, his parents were very strict with him. As a child, Nezha was mischievous but also brave. Near his hometown, there was a powerful dragon living in the sea. The local people feared him because he did many terrible things. Eventually, Nezha killed the dragon. In Chinese mythology, dragons are gods, so by killing one, Nezha and his parents faced punishment. His parents were furious and heartbroken.
In traditional Chinese beliefs, a child’s body is a gift from their parents. To take responsibility for his actions, Nezha took his own life. He cut off his flesh and returned it to his parents. However, he was later reborn. After coming back to life, he protected many people and became a hero.
Many years later, a Chinese director named “Jiaozi” created two films about Nezha, telling a new version of his story. In these films, Nezha is seen as a “demon child,” a boy with terrifying power whom many people fear and dislike. But in reality, Nezha has a kind heart and wants to protect his family and friends. In the end, he overcomes his fate and becomes a hero.
The first film was a huge success, making over 5 billion RMB in Chinese cinemas. Many people loved it because of its touching story and beautiful animation. This year, Jiaozi released the second film, which has become even more popular than the first. So far, it has made 7.5 billion RMB at the box office.
Why do Chinese people love Nezha so much? His story teaches us that we can change our fate. He was born a “demon child,” but through hard work and determination, he became a hero, protecting his loved ones and facing challenges without fear. Many people find this deeply moving. In a way, people love Nezha because they see a part of themselves and also see hope in him. Even though this is an animated film, both children and adults enjoy his story.
That’s all for today’s MaoMi Chinese. Before we go, let’s review some key words from today’s episode.
- 1 票房 “Box office” refers to how much money a film earns.
- 2 预言 A “prophecy” is a prediction about the future.
- 3 重生 “Rebirth” means coming back to life after death.
Have you seen the Nezha films? Do you like the character of Nezha? Let me know in the comments. See you next time!