English Words --> Chinese
What is the Chinese for “skiff”?
小船
“洋流” means what in English?
current
How many days had the old man gone without catching a fish?
84 days
What is another word for “pleasant”?
Nice / enjoyable (宜人的)
What does the word “Terrace” refer to in the story?
The outdoor café where the fishermen meet
Translate “sardines.”
沙丁鱼
“桅杆” means what in English?
mast
What is the name of the boy who helps the old man?
Manolin
What does “breeze” mean?
Gentle wind (微风)
What did the old man and the boy drink together?
Beer
Translate “gaff.”
鱼叉
“叶鞘” means what in English?
bud-shields
What did the boy’s parents tell him about the old man?
That he was “salao,” the unluckiest man
“Faith” means what in Chinese?
信心
Why didn’t the old man leave his tools in the boat?
He didn’t want to tempt anyone to steal them
What does “charcoal” mean in Chinese?
木炭
“不屈的” means what in English?
undefeated
Why did the old man’s hands have scars?
From handling heavy fish and cords
“Pride” means what in Chinese?
自尊
What did the old man’s shack contain?
A bed, a table, one chair, and a charcoal cooking area
Translate “subdue.”
制服
“蚊子海岸” means what in English?
Mosquito Coast
What does the patched sail symbolize?
The flag of permanent defeat / perseverance despite failure
What does “humility” mean in Chinese?
谦卑
What picture hung on the wall of the shack?
The Sacred Heart of Jesus