Dialogue
园林艺术
Garden Art
Yuánlín yìshù
Dialogue 1
A
您好，请问您对这座园林的假山设计有什么看法？
nínhǎo，qǐngwèn nín duì zhè zuò yuánlín de jiàshān shèjì yǒu shénme kànfǎ？
Hello, what are your thoughts on the rockery design in this garden?
B
您好！我觉得这假山设计非常巧妙，它巧妙地利用了空间，将自然与人工完美结合，别具匠心。
nínhǎo！wǒ juéde zhè jiàshān shèjì fēicháng qiǎomiào，tā qiǎomiào de lìyòng le kōngjiān，jiāng zìrán yǔ rénɡōng wánměi jiéhé，biéjù zhàngxīn。
Hello! I think the rockery design is very clever. It cleverly uses the space, perfectly combining nature and artificiality, and it is unique.
A
是的，您说得对，这体现了中国园林艺术“虽由人作，宛自天开”的理念。
shì de，nín shuō de duì，zhè tǐxiàn le zhōngguó yuánlín yìshù “suīyóurén zuò，wǎn zì tiānkāi” de lǐniàn。
Yes, you're right, this reflects the Chinese garden art concept of “Though made by man, it seems natural” (雖由人作，宛自天開).
B
嗯，我非常欣赏这种天人合一的境界。
én，wǒ fēicháng xīnshǎng zhè zhǒng tiānrén héyī de jìngjiè。
Mm, I really admire this harmony between nature and humanity.
A
您看那流水，与假山相映成趣，动静结合，令人心旷神怡。
nín kàn nà liúshuǐ，yǔ jiàshān xiāngyìng chéng qù，dòngjìng jiéhé，lìng rén xīngkuàng shényí。
Look at the flowing water, it complements the rockery beautifully, dynamic and serene, makes people feel relaxed and happy.
B
确实，水声潺潺，让人感觉非常宁静祥和，这真是一个修身养性的好地方。
quèshí，shuǐ shēng chánchán，ràng rén gǎnjué fēicháng nìngjìng xiánghé，zhè zhēnshi yīgè xiūshēn yǎngxìng de hǎo dìfang。
Absolutely, the sound of the water is soothing and brings a sense of peace and tranquility. It's a wonderful place for self-cultivation.
Dialogue 2
A
请问这园林的设计理念是什么？
qǐngwèn zhè yuánlín de shèjì lǐniàn shì shénme？
What's the design concept of this garden?
B
这是典型的江南园林风格，注重写意，追求天人合一，以小见大。
zhè shì diǎnxíng de jiāngnán yuánlín fēnggé，zhòngshì xiěyì，zhuīqiú tiānrén héyī，yǐ xiǎo jiàn dà。
This is a typical Jiangnan-style garden, focusing on expressive rendering, pursuing the harmony between humanity and nature, and showing the grand in the small.
A
那这些景物之间的布置有什么讲究？
nà zhèxiē jǐngwù zhī jiān de bùzhì yǒu shénme jiǎngjiu？
So, is there any particular consideration in arranging these scenes?
B
每一处景物的位置都经过精心的设计，相互之间既有联系，又互相衬托，形成一幅完整的画面。
měi yī chù jǐngwù de wèizhì dōu jīngguò jīngxīn de shèjì，xiānghù zhī jiān jì yǒu liánxì，yòu xiānghù chèntò，xíngchéng yī fú wánzhěng de huàmiàn。
The location of each scene is carefully designed, they are inter-related and complement each other, forming a complete picture.
A
比如？
bǐrú？
For example?
B
比如假山与水池的搭配，曲径通幽的设计，都体现了中国园林艺术的精妙之处。
bǐrú jiàshān yǔ shuǐchí de dāpèi，qūjìng tōng yōu de shèjì，dōu tǐxiàn le zhōngguó yuánlín yìshù de jīngmiào zhī chù。
For example, the combination of rockery and pond, the winding paths leading to secluded areas all demonstrate the subtle ingenuity of Chinese garden art.
A
谢谢您的讲解，我受益匪浅！
xièxiè nín de jiǎngjiě，wǒ shòuyì fěiqiǎn！
Thank you for your explanation. I've learned a lot!