我的中國故事

“親愛的朋友們，你們好。今天很榮幸作為班級‘老人’站在舞臺上分享自己的體會，更高興又成為班級‘新人’與大家一起開始新一輪‘Z世代的中國課’的學習和實踐……”

我來自土庫曼斯坦，2024年是我在中國求學的第八個年頭。剛才的那段話，是我在今年暑期社會實踐前寫下的演講內容開場。那次演講結束，大家都稱贊我的中文說得很溜。其實我想說，如果沒有中國的老師和同學，我不會說出這么地道的中國話。那么，今天我就從我的中文學習說起，講講我在中國的留學經歷。

“熱乎乎”的溫情

2017年我剛到中國之時，根本聽不懂中文。語言的障礙讓我有些膽怯今后在這里生活的日子。很多像我這樣的留學生都害怕，因為他們認為中國話是世界上最難學習的一種語言。當時的我，曾擔心換匯不便影響購物，曾焦慮課程聽不懂影響學習，曾害怕簽證不順利影響生活，曾緊張表達不順暢影響交流，但中國是包容的，中國人是熱情的。在街道上，我看到了很多雙語（中英）乃至三語（中英俄）的標志短語。在學校里，暢通的網絡讓我隨時都能觀看全球的優質慕課。在餐廳中，多種多樣的菜肴帶我嘗到了家的味道。我不禁贊嘆，有這么包容的環境才讓我在這么大的國家中快樂生活。第一天的中文課，我便學會了“有朋自遠方來，不亦樂乎”的好客之道。老師們認真且耐心的授課，使我學到了中國的知識和典故；輔導員平等而細致的管理，使我感到了中國的情義和溫度；同學善意和熱心的幫助，使我得到了中國的精神和歸屬。通過不斷的努力學習，我的中文能力有了很大的進步，在日常中還會幫助其他留學生解決學習和生活問題。

“高大上”的科技

在西北工業大學，我學習的是全校最牛的航空工程專業。在課堂上，教授們向大家介紹全球最前沿的飛行器知識和人工智能算法。我最高興的是學會了用計算機軟件推導飛機的受力，而老師則說他最高興的是啟發了像我這樣的學生熱愛專業并積極思考。實驗室里，成千上萬次的科研試驗雖然有些枯燥，但“雷諾數”的調試卻陪伴著我零距離邂逅“風洞試驗”，飛行環境氣流場的探索也讓我不禁欽佩中國裝備“硬杠杠”的氣場。科技館中，眼見為實的仿生飛鳥、鰻魚和導盲犬千真萬確能夠幫助人類改變未來。而目不轉睛盯著航天望遠鏡的我也第一次看清楚了月亮的面貌。我想設計一架屬于我們團隊的小航模，于是師生經常邀請我聆聽專業報告和科技講座。我想成為一名優秀的航空工程師，大學則會為我提供專業的學習計劃和職業咨詢。2023年8月，我很榮幸地和中外學生共同參加了在埃及舉辦的“世界軍事無人機”大賽，當看到大家親手設計的無人機成功飛翔之時，我的夢想也插上了翅膀。我衷心感謝中國科技的強大，也衷心希望自己能飲水思源。

“文化風”的氣質

中國的古話說：讀萬卷書，不如行萬里路。在中國求學期間，我特別珍惜課外實踐的機會，因為參加這樣的活動不僅能認識更多中外朋友，從而鍛煉我的心智和拓展我的思維，更重要的是我能從中親身感知中國的傳統與文化。在西安的城墻之下，我們一邊聆聽風靡世界的唐朝古都往事，一邊哼著輕快抒情的民間琵琶古曲，這一動一靜和一古一今的交錯間，就是我想找的古老中國。在敦煌的沙漠中，大家一起開動新能源汽車，飛馳的影子從一尊尊莫高窟石像前劃過，在夕陽余暉映射下的沙漠中留下一道道車轍，這一快一慢和一朝一夕的穿梭間，就是我向往的風韻中國。

重新翻唱著《北京歡迎你》的音樂，我們來到了“雙奧之城”的北京，長城山間的巍峨、故宮庭院的雄偉、天壇寶殿的大氣仿佛一部中國百科全書。而鳥巢館的構造之奇、奧運村的設計之美好像在講述中國現代故事，我想這就是我圓夢的潮流中國。非常感謝這個國家，讓我深深愛上了這充滿魅力的中國文化。

就在幾天前，我收到了碩士畢業季的第一份禮物，那就是來自中國企業的實習錄用通知，我非常激動，立刻充滿感謝地發給了大學老師。我會把自己的故事記錄下來，并相信這樣的中國故事還在繼續。

（本文選自人民日報出版社《我與中國的美麗邂逅：2024年來華留學生征文大賽優秀作品集》）

“Hello， dear friends， I’m delighted to share my experiences as a senior student in this class and join the newcomers in exploring ‘China for Generation Z’.”

I am from Turkmenistan， and 2024 was my eighth year studying in China. The opening quote is from a speech I made during our summer social practice program. Following my speech， many praised my proficiency in Chinese， a skill I owe largely to my teachers and classmates. Without their support， I could not have achieved such mastery of the language. Now， I would like to share the journey of my educational experience in China starting from my initial days of learning Chinese.

A Warm Welcome

When I first arrived in China in 2017， I couldn’t understand a word of Chinese. The language barrier made me feel a bit worried about living here. Like many international students， I was intimidated by Chinese， regarded as one of the world’s most difficult languages to learn. At that time， I worried about currency exchange and shopping， worried about coursework and learning results， and worried about visa issues and communication barriers. However， China proved to be incredibly welcoming and the Chinese people exceptionally warm. On the streets， I encountered bilingual （Chinese-English） and even trilingual （Chinese-English-Russian） signs. At school， the high-speed internet provided access to a wealth of MOOCs （Massive Open Online Courses） worldwide. And in restaurants， the diverse cuisine reminded me of home. I was amazed at how inclusive this vast country is. It is certainly a pleasant place to live. On my first day of Chinese class， I learned the saying： “It is a pleasure to meet a friend from afar，” a perfect encapsulation of Chinese hospitality. My teachers were dedicated and patient， imparting their knowledge of Chinese language and culture. My advisors were supportive and attentive， making me feel valued and cared for. And my classmates were friendly and helpful， fostering a sense of belonging in this new environment. With consistent effort， my Chinese improved significantly， and I was even able to assist other international students with their studies and daily life.

High-end Technologies

At Northwestern Polytechnical University， I was fortunate to study aeronautical engineering， one of the school’s most prestigious programs. Our professors introduced us to cutting-edge knowledge in aviation and artificial intelligence. I found it particularly exciting to learn how to use computer software to calculate aircraft loads， and my professor was thrilled to see his students develop a passion for the subject. In the laboratory， countless experiments could be tedious， but adjusting the Reynolds number while conducting wind tunnel tests proved exciting. Exploring the airflow field in a flight environment deepened my appreciation for the advanced technology driving China’s competitive aviation industry. At the science museum， I was fascinated by the lifelike bionic birds， eels and guide dogs that demonstrated the potential of technology to change the world. Through a powerful telescope， I got my first clear view of the moon. Aware of my plan to design a small model aircraft for our team， teachers and students invited me to attend numerous academic presentations and technology lectures. With my goal of becoming an outstanding aeronautical engineer， the school provided me with a comprehensive academic plan and career counseling. In August 2023， I had the honor of participating in the World Military UAV Competition in Egypt with students from around the globe. Watching our self-designed drones soar through the sky was akin to seeing my dream take flight. I am deeply grateful for China’s strong technological advancements and hope to contribute to its continued success.

The Charm of Chinese Culture

As the Chinese saying goes， “It is better to travel 10，000 miles than to read 10，000 books.” During my education in China， I cherished every opportunity to participate in extracurricular activities. Those experiences not only allowed me to meet people from all over the world， expanding my horizons and strengthening my character， but also provided me with a firsthand understanding of Chinese traditions and culture. Beneath the ancient city walls of Xi’an， we absorbed tales of the Tang Dynasty and hummed folk tunes accompanied by the pipa. The blending of motion and stillness， and the past and the present， seemed to transport me back to ancient China. In the vast Gobi Desert near Dunhuang， we raced electric vehicles past the Mogao Caves， leaving tire tracks in the sand amid the sunset. This interplay of speed and serenity captured the cultural charm of China that I had been seeking.

Singing along to “Welcome to Beijing”， we arrived in the city that played host to two Olympic Games. The Great Wall， the Forbidden City and the Temple of Heaven unfolded before us like an encyclopedia of Chinese history. The unique architecture of the Bird’s Nest and the beautiful design of the Olympic Village helped narrate the story of China’s journey toward modernization. It was a vision of China’s style that I had always imagined. I felt so fortunate to have fallen in love with its remarkable culture.

Just a few days ago， I received my first job offer from a Chinese company. I was so excited that I immediately emailed my university teachers to express my gratitude. I am eager to record my personal stories and believe that many people are having a similar beautiful experience in China.