Love of Dragons

Love of Dragons (based on a traditional Chinese story) Once there was a man named Lord Ye. He was well known for his love of dragons. Everywhere in his home, there were dragons. They were carved on his doors and windows, painted on his walls, and sewed on his clothes. Way up in the heavens, the Dragon King learned about this. He decided to go down to visit Lord Ye. Later, when Lord Ye was having his midday nap, a thunderstorm began.

叶公好龙 (根据中国传统故事改编)从前，有个人叫叶公。他以爱龙而闻名。 他家到处都是龙。它们被雕刻在他的门窗上，画在他的墙上，缝在他的衣服上。 天上的龙王知道了这件事。他决定下来看看叶公。后来，叶公午睡时，雷雨大作。

A huge dragon thrust his head through Lord Ye's window, his tail blocking the door and his eyes shining like lanterns. Lord Ye was frightened. He hid under his bed. He covered his head with his hands and trembled with fear. He did not dare open his eyes. The Dragon King was disappointed. He left, wondering why Lord Ye was so frightened by him. From then on, Lord Ye no longer claimed to love dragons.

一条巨龙从叶公的窗户里探出头来，尾巴挡住了门，眼睛亮得像灯笼。 叶公吓坏了。他藏在床底下。他用手捂着头，吓得浑身发抖。他不敢睁开眼睛。 龙王很失望。他走了，不知道叶公为什么怕他。从此，叶公不再自称爱龙。