風吹金柳，荷香滿塘

炎炎夏日荷花艷，岸柳依依清風中。又是一年夏來到，距我第一次踏上中國的土地，已經過去整整13年了。那時的我就像離開大樹飄入蓮池的柳葉，懷著對“中國”這汪碧水的好奇和對自己學業未來的憧憬飄到這里。

夏風微微，帶著我的思緒慢慢地飛。

初到中國，我就選擇了北京。因為我知道這是中國的首都，有悠久的歷史、豐富的文化和難得的機會。從本科到博士，我都在這里度過。這座城市的角角落落、綠樹紅花都在我的腦海里。在這里我認識了一群可愛的朋友，他們帶著我探索這座城市、這個國家，也讓我見識到了中國獨具魅力的傳統文化。

微風帶我來到了咿咿呀呀的劇院，在這里我發現了一朵古老的“荷花”，那是中國的美妙聲音——京劇。

京劇是中國傳統戲曲文化中的一種，已有200多年的歷史，是中國文化的一個重要組成部分。劇中的角色呈現的是中國古代歷史和傳說中的英雄人物，有專門的音樂和道具配合演出。它不僅傳承了中國文化的精髓，而且通過對中國古代社會和人物的塑造，還能讓觀眾更好地了解中國文化和歷史。

微風帶我來到了彎彎曲曲的胡同，在這里我看到了一朵樸實的“荷花”——那些北京的古老建筑和中國的民間藝術。

在我剛到中國時，我結識的新朋友就帶我去了獨具老北京特色的胡同，四周的環境讓我不自覺地放慢腳步，四合院和彎曲的街道讓我遠離塵囂，內心平靜。那里的一磚一瓦都讓我著迷。

還記得在胡同中有一個專注剪紙的手藝人，我在這里體驗、學習了剪紙。手里捧著紅紅的紙片，沉甸甸的，我感受到了上面承載的民族文化和民族情感。紅紅的剪紙好似那嬌艷的荷花，在中國傳統文化的碧水間留下了自己鮮艷的倩影。

微風帶我來到了郊區小院，在這里我認識了一朵恬靜的“荷花”——那位安于田間的書畫工作者和他的古樸院落。

書畫家每天隨日而起，伴星而歇，拿他手中的毛筆記錄平凡的田間美景，我也學著他的模樣拿起毛筆勾勾畫畫。雖然我的作品不成樣子，但我了解了“筆墨紙硯”。即便現代科技已經取代了部分傳統工具的作用，但筆墨紙硯依然是中國文化的象征，具有深刻的文化內涵和精神價值。“紙隨筆存，下筆琢磨，靜心研墨，硯石調和。”他的低聲講解是中國文人對待創作的尊重和珍惜。這份恬淡，就像清香幽遠的白蓮，淡然脫塵，獨居一隅。

微風穿越古今，把我帶回現代。

在中國的這些年，我不僅被穿越千年的古老文化所折服，也為中國的飛速發展和先進的科技而驚嘆。科技領域滿池的荷花，每一朵都香飄萬里，壯麗高潔。

從本科的首都醫科大學到攻讀博士學位的北京大學，這段時間讓我學習到了世界前沿的醫學知識與技術。這些年，我看到了一項又一項的醫學技術突破。碳離子治療技術給惡性腫瘤患者帶來生的希望，肝細胞移植給肝病患者的生活帶來更多可能。人工智能醫療輔助診斷讓診療方案的制定更快捷，看病過程更有效率。

新生的荷花，光鮮亮麗，正散發著耀眼的生命力，點亮整個蓮池。朵朵荷花透出古老的底蘊和現代的蓬勃，不禁讓我贊嘆連連。微風帶著穿越古今的時代氣息，帶著中國獨特的韻味，清香撲鼻。我作為一名醫學生，不僅要欣賞這片花叢，還要傳遞這份清香。

幾年前，我參與創立了孟中校友會，并成為組織秘書。我聯系了中國學生和來自孟加拉國的同學，我們在一起交流彼此的文化、思想等。這陣清香緩緩從中國的校園飄到孟加拉國的校園，因為這些中國朋友，我和孟加拉國其他同學的漢語水平提高了，對中國的理解更深了。在2021、2022年，我作為孟加拉國賽區的一名評委參加了第20和21屆漢語橋世界大學生漢語比賽，體會到了世界各地大學生對中國文化的著迷與向往。在2020年，我參加了國際醫療援助行動。我在受援助的國家傳播先進醫療科技和理念，在幫助其他國家的同時，我也在盡最大的努力傳遞聽到的中國聲音，讓世界飄滿荷香。

清風拂起水中荷，初陽微照柳絲飄。我在中國的13年就像這微微清風，緩緩吹過。我想憑借我這一股思緒的清風，讓更多的柳絲飄動。我要尋找更多機會，手舉荷花，向世界傳遞我看到的美麗中國。

（本文選自人民日報出版社《我與中國的美麗邂逅：2023年來華留學生征文大賽優秀作品集》）

In the scorching summer， the lotus flowers are blooming and the willows on the shore are leaning against the breeze. Another summer has arrived. It has been exactly 13 years since I first came to China. At that time， I was like a willow leaf floating into a lotus pond after falling from a big tree， with a curiosity for the vast pond of clear water， China， and a longing for my academic future.

My thoughts are flying with the gentle summer breezes.

When I first arrived in China， Beijing was my priority destination， because I know this is the capital of China， with a long history， rich culture and precious opportunities. I have been staying here to finish my studies from undergraduate to doctoral degree. From cellar to rafter， every part of this city together with trees and flowers are imprinted in my mind. Here I got along with a group of lovely friends who showed me around to explore this city and this country. Thanks to them， I have experienced the unique charm of traditional Chinese culture.

The gentle breeze took me to a theater， where I found an ancient “lotus” –the Peking Opera， the beautiful voice of China.

Peking Opera is one of the traditional Chinese operas with a history of more than 200 years， as an important component of Chinese culture. The characters in the play portray heroic figures from ancient Chinese history and legends， with specialized music and props to match with the performance. It not only inherits the essence of Chinese culture， but also enables the audiences to better understand Chinese culture and history through the portrayal of ancient Chinese society and characters.

The gentle breeze took me to the winding hutongs， where I saw a plain “lotus” – ancient buildings in Beijing and Chinese folk art.

At the beginning of my arrival in China， some local friends took me to the alleys， the unique symbolization of Old Beijing. The surrounding environment unconsciously slows down my steps and calms down my heart beating， as the quadrangle courtyards and zigzagging streets kept me away from the hustle and bustle. Every brick and tile there amazed me.

I still remember that there was a craftsman who focused on paper cutting in a Hutong， where I learned and have a grasp of paper cutting art. Holding a piece of red paper in my hand， I felt it was heavy as the national culture and sentiment are carried on it. The red paper cutting looks like the appealing lotus， leaving its own bright and colorful image in the blue water of Chinese traditional culture.

The gentle breeze took me to the suburban courtyard， where I met a2ss3jZ7+27+8G/0hMukArXczdpj1MC5I8nGSLBLMNt8= peaceful “lotus” – an artist of calligraphy and painting who quietly settled in his countryside yard.

Every day， the artist rises with the sun and rests with the stars， using his brush to record the ordinary beauty of the fields. To follow his example， I pick up the brush too. Although my works may not look good， I have had some knowledge of “brush， ink， paper， and inkstone”， the four treasures of the study. Even though modern technology has replaced some traditional tools， the four treasures of the study are still symbols of Chinese culture， with profound spiritual connotations and values. Paper is alive due to the movements of brush. You need contemplate over and over before writing and calm your mind when you grind and blend the ink in the inkstone. His explanation in a low voice revealed the respect and appreciation of Chinese literati towards creation. This tranquility is like white lotus with distant fragrance， sublime and silent.

The gentle breeze travels through ancient China and brings me back to modern times.

During my stay in China for years， I have not only been overwhelmed by ancient cultures that have spanned thousands of years， but also amazed by China’s rapid development and advanced technology. In the field of technology the lotuses bloom everywhere with magnificent beauty and long-lasting perfume.

From my undergraduate studies at Capital Medical University to pursuing a doctoral degree at Peking University， I learned cutting-edge medical knowledge and technology in the world. Over the years， I have seen one breakthrough after another in medical technology. Carbon ion therapy technology brings hope to patients with malignant tumors. Liver cell transplantation creates more possibilities to the lives of liver disease patients. Medical diagnosis support system of artificial intelligence speeds up the formulation of diagnosis and treatment plans. The hospital process as a whole becomes more efficient.

The newly born lotuses， bright and shining， are spreading dazzling vitality and illuminating the entire pond. The lotus flowers combine ancient heritage with modern liveliness. I cannot help marveling at these miracles again and again. The breeze carries the spirit of times that trails through ancient and modern with a unique captivation of China and a refreshing scent. As a medical student， I am not only willing to adore these flowers， but also to convey this fragrance into the distance.

A few years ago， I participated in the establishment of the Bangladesh- China Alumni Association and took the role of the association’s secretary. I have organized the gathering of Chinese and Bangladesh students to exchange cultures and thoughts. This delicate fragrance slowly wafts from the campus of China to the ones of Bangladesh. Thanks to these Chinese friends， we have been improving the proficiency of Chinese and understanding of China. In 2021 and 2022， as a judge representing the Bangladesh region， I took part in the 20th and 21st “Chinese Bridge” Chinese Proficiency Competitions for Foreign College Students， observing the fascination and longing of college students from all over the world for Chinese culture. In 2020， I joined an international medical assistance action. I spread advanced medical technology and concepts in countries receiving assistance. While helping other countries， I am also doing my best to share the voices of China I heard and fill the world with lotus fragrance.

A gentle breeze sweeps the lotuses in the water， and the morning sun shines slightly on the willows. My first 13 years in China were like this gentle breeze blowing slowly by. I would like to resort to the fresh breeze of my thoughts to flutter more willow branches. I would like to seek for more opportunities to hold the lotus in my hand and display the beauty of China to the whole world.