Sentence Practice for Talking About the Longmen Grottoes
The Longmen Grottoes are a UNESCO World Heritage site, known for their impressive Buddhist sculptures and carvings. Here are some simple sentences to help you discuss this historic site.
Scene 1: Asking About the Grottoes
Where are the Longmen Grottoes located?
龙门石窟在哪里?
Lóngmén Shíkū zài nǎlǐ?
They are near Luoyang in Henan Province.
它们位于河南省洛阳附近。
Tāmen wèiyú Hénán shěng Luòyáng fùjìn.
How old are these carvings?
这些雕刻有多长时间的历史?
Zhèxiē diāokè yǒu duō cháng shíjiān de lìshǐ?
They are over 1,500 years old.
它们已有1500多年的历史。
Tāmen yǐ yǒu yīqiān wǔbǎi duō nián de lìshǐ.
Scene 2: Discussing the Sculptures
The Buddha statues are huge!
佛像好大啊!
Fóxiàng hǎo dà a!
Yes, the largest one is over 17 meters tall.
是的,最大的有17米高。
Shì de, zuìdà de yǒu shíqī mǐ gāo.
What material are they made from?
它们是用什么材料做的?
Tāmen shì yòng shénme cáiliào zuò de?
They are carved directly into the limestone cliffs.
它们是直接刻在石灰岩上的。
Tāmen shì zhíjiē kè zài shíhuīyán shàng de.
Scene 3: Appreciating the Details
Look at the intricate carvings around the Buddha.
看看佛像周围的精美雕刻。
Kàn kàn fóxiàng zhōuwéi de jīngměi diāokè.
They show scenes from Buddhist scriptures.
它们展示了佛教经文中的场景。
Tāmen zhǎnshìle fójiào jīngwén zhōng de chǎngjǐng.
How long did it take to carve all of these?
雕刻这些花了多久?
Diāokè zhèxiē huāle duōjiǔ?
It took several centuries to complete.
这花了几个世纪才完成。
Zhè huāle jǐ gè shìjì cái wánchéng.