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蛇年生肖的故事 The Story of the Chinese Zodiac Snake

十二生肖是中国传统文化中的重要组成部分,它代表了人们对时间和动物的深刻理解和观察。在十二生肖中,蛇排名第六,与十二地支中的巳相配,因此也称为“巳蛇”。今年恰逢蛇年,“蛇”为什么成为十二生肖中的一员,背后有哪些故事和象征意义?今天便慢慢道来。

It is said that long ago, the snake had four legs just like most other animals.

传说中在很久以前,蛇和其它动物一样有四条腿。

However, its pointed head, long body, and menacing appearance made all the animals that saw it feel afraid, causing them to keep their distance.

然而,它长着尖尖的头、长长的身体,险恶的模样让所有看见它的动物都感到害怕,便离它远远的。

The snake felt very helpless, hiding in dark corners every day, watching other animals from afar, and said to itself, why are they so afraid of me?

蛇感到非常无助,每天躲在黑暗的角落里,

I just want to make friends.

Gradually, the snake became irritable and easily angry, and the accumulated resentment over time slowly turned into poison hidden in its sharp teeth.

Anyone bitten by the snake would quickly become paralyzed, and in severe cases, it could be fatal.

A panda named Nana came up to the snake and said, Brother Snake, you should try to be friendly with everyone.

If you keep attacking others, everyone will only be more afraid of you.”

The snake sneered.

They are scared of my fierce appearance.

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