The Galloping Horse Treading on a Flying Swallow (马踏飞燕) is a famous bronze sculpture from the Eastern Han Dynasty, symbolizing speed and agility. Here are some essential phrases for discussing this incredible piece of art.
Scene 1: Asking About the Sculpture
What is the name of this sculpture?
这座雕塑叫什么名字？
Zhè zuò diāosù jiào shénme míngzi?
It’s called "Galloping Horse Treading on a Flying Swallow."
它叫做“马踏飞燕”。
Tā jiàozuò "Mǎ tà fēiyàn."
When was it created?
它是什么时候制作的？
Tā shì shénme shíhou zhìzuò de?
It was made during the Eastern Han Dynasty, around 2,000 years ago.
它是在东汉时期制作的，大约有两千年的历史。
Tā shì zài Dōnghàn shíqí zhìzuò de, dàyuē yǒu liǎng qiān nián de lìshǐ.
Scene 2: Discussing the Design
What does the sculpture represent?
这座雕塑代表了什么？
Zhè zuò diāosù dàibiǎole shénme?
It represents a horse galloping at full speed, with incredible balance and grace.
它代表了一匹全速奔跑的马，展现了惊人的平衡和优雅。
Tā dàibiǎole yī pǐ quánsù bēnpǎo de mǎ, zhǎnxiànle jīngrén de pínghéng hé yōuyǎ.
Why is the horse standing on one leg?
为什么这匹马用一条腿站着？
Wèishéme zhè pǐ mǎ yòng yītiáo tuǐ zhànzhe?
It’s balanced on a flying swallow.
它站在飞燕上面。
Tā zhàn zài fēiyàn shàngmiàn.
Scene 3: Talking About the Sculpture’s Significance
Why is this sculpture so famous?
为什么这座雕塑这么有名？
Wèishéme zhè zuò diāosù zhème yǒumíng?
Because it is an iconic symbol of Chinese art, representing the dynamic energy of horses.
因为它是中国艺术的标志性作品，象征着马的动态力量。
Yīnwèi tā shì Zhōngguó yìshù de biāozhìxìng zuòpǐn, xiàngzhēngzhe mǎ de dòngtài lìliàng.
Where can I see this sculpture?
我在哪里可以看到这座雕塑？
Wǒ zài nǎlǐ kěyǐ kàndào zhè zuò diāosù?
You can see it at the Gansu Provincial Museum.
你可以在甘肃省博物馆看到它。
Nǐ kěyǐ zài Gānsù shěng bówùguǎn kàndào tā.