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最近，在中国，很多人都在讨论两位中国数学家——王虹和邓煜。他们获得了数学界最高的奖之一：菲尔兹奖。大家讨论他们获奖，也讨论一个很有意思的问题。为什么他们都是中国最好的大学，北京大学的学生，但只有在国外做研究以后，才有了这么大的成功？今天，我们就来聊聊这个新闻，也聊一聊一些和学习有关的词语。
首先，我们来说说菲尔兹奖。很多人都叫它”数学的诺贝尔奖”。菲尔兹奖每四年一次，获奖的时候，数学家不能超过四十岁。所以拿到这个奖，真的非常不容易。今年，两位获奖者，王虹和邓煜，都出生在中国，也都曾经在北京大学学习数学。北京大学是中国最好的大学之一，也就是说，王虹和邓煜，在高考，都有非常好的成绩。后来，他们都去了国外继续学习、做研究，最后有了很厉害的研究成果，也获得了菲尔兹奖。
很多中国人看到这个消息，都觉得非常骄傲。骄傲，就是为他们感到高兴和自豪，也因为他们是中国人高兴。很多人觉得，他们都是中国培养的人才。培养，就是帮助一个人成长、学习、进步。比如，学校培养学生，公司培养年轻员工，父母培养孩子的兴趣。虽然他们后来去了国外，但是很多网友觉得，他们年轻的时候在中国学了数学，所以中国的教育也给了他们很多好处。
但是，有人也有不同的看法。有网友说，为什么他们都是在国外成功？为什么不是在中国完成这些重要的研究？于是，很多人开始讨论，中国的大学，能不能支持年轻数学家的发展。支持，就是帮助别人，让别人更容易成功。比如，老师支持学生，父母支持孩子，学校支持老师做研究。研究，就是认真地学习一个问题，希望发现新的知识。比如，科学家做研究，医生做研究，数学家当然也做研究。很多人认为，要做好研究，要很多条件，比如时间、资金、优秀的老师和同学，还有一个可以自由讨论、自由思考的环境。如果这些条件都很好，年轻人就更容易做出新的发现。
这样的讨论，不只发生在中国。很多国家都会有同样的问题：优秀的人才应该留在自己的国家，还是应该去国外学习和工作？一个国家应该怎样培养年轻人才？一个国家的大学应该怎么样支持年轻人才做研究？这些问题，到今天都没有一个简单的答案，每个人都会有自己的看法。
最后，我们来复习今天的新词。
骄傲，就是因为别人的成功感到高兴和自豪，这个人常常和我们有关，比如我们的朋友，家人，或者同一个国家的人。
培养，就是帮助一个人成长、学习、进步。
支持，就是帮助别人，让别人更容易成功。
研究，就是认真地学习一个问题，希望发现新的知识。
那你怎么看呢？如果一个年轻人有机会去国外学习，你觉得是一件好事吗？你认为，一个国家应该怎样培养优秀的人才？欢迎给我们留言，说说你的看法！
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Recently, many people in China have been talking about two Chinese mathematicians, Wang Hong and Deng Yu. They won one of the highest honours in mathematics: the Fields Medal. People are not only talking about their award, but also discussing a very interesting question. They both studied at Peking University, one of the best universities in China. So why was it only after they went abroad to do research that they achieved such great success? Today, let’s talk about this news story and learn some useful words related to studying.
First, let’s talk about the Fields Medal. Many people call it the “Nobel Prize of Mathematics”. The Fields Medal is awarded once every four years, and winners must be under the age of forty. So receiving this award is really not easy. This year, both winners, Wang Hong and Deng Yu, were born in China and both studied mathematics at Peking University. Peking University is one of the best universities in China. In other words, they both achieved excellent results in the Gaokao, China’s university entrance examination. Later, they both went abroad to continue their studies and carry out research. In the end, they produced outstanding research and won the Fields Medal.
Many people in China felt very proud when they heard the news. Jiāo’ào, or “to feel proud”, means feeling happy and proud because of someone else’s success. In this case, people also felt proud because Wang Hong and Deng Yu are Chinese. Many people believe they are talented people who were trained in China. Here, let’s learn the word péiyǎng, “to nurture” or “to develop”. It means helping someone grow, learn and improve. For example, schools nurture students, companies develop young employees, and parents cultivate their children’s interests. Although Wang Hong and Deng Yu later went abroad, many people think they learnt mathematics in China when they were young, so the Chinese education system also played an important role in their success.
However, not everyone agrees. Some people asked, “Why did they become successful abroad? Why didn’t they complete this important research in China?” This led many people to discuss whether Chinese universities can support the development of young mathematicians. Zhīchí, “to support”, means helping someone so that they are more likely to succeed. For example, teachers support students, parents support their children, and universities support teachers in carrying out research. Another useful word is yánjiū, “research”. It means studying a question carefully in the hope of discovering new knowledge. Scientists do research, doctors do research, and of course mathematicians do research as well. Many people believe that good research needs many different conditions, such as enough time, enough funding, excellent teachers and classmates, and an environment where people can discuss ideas and think freely. If all these conditions are available, young researchers are much more likely to make new discoveries.
This kind of discussion doesn’t only happen in China. Many countries face the same questions. Should talented people stay in their own country, or should they go abroad to study and work? How should a country nurture young talent? How should universities support young researchers? Even today, there are no simple answers to these questions, and everyone has their own opinion.
Finally, let’s review today’s new words.
Jiāo’ào means feeling happy and proud because of someone else’s success. Usually, that person is connected to us, such as a friend, a family member, or someone from the same country.
Péiyǎng means helping someone grow, learn and improve.
Zhīchí means helping someone so that they are more likely to succeed.
Yánjiū means studying a question carefully in the hope of discovering new knowledge.
So, what do you think? If a young person has the opportunity to study abroad, do you think that’s a good thing? How do you think a country should nurture talented people? Leave us a comment and let us know your thoughts!
Amazing topic! Just for the sake of constructive feedback, I thought there was way too much English in this episode. Explaining names (like Fields) is one thing, but so many words were translated on the spot, when an explanation in simple Chinese would have been more beneficial, in my opinion.
Good article, interesting topic – who has the responsibility of teaching? Its a grey area, which this article is handling in a nice subtle way 😎
王虹和邓煜是两位非常聪明数学家，都在中国出生的。 他们最近获得了数学界最尊重的奖之一，《菲尔兹将》。他们俩出发中国在外国的大学学习，回家之后变成数学家的冠军。有人问他们在那里发展他们的人才，在中国还是在他们的外国的大学？也许他们先在中国得到了他们的基础，得到了很多培养，然后当他们在外国大学的时候就得到了进一步鼓励和灵感。无论如何中国人都可以为他们的同胞觉得非常骄傲。
GREAT