EP44【教你說】做人不要太鐵齒When nothing else works, give faith a try.｜沒辦法了，信仰拿出來用一下

① A: Is this your first time visiting a Taiwanese temple? 這是你第一次來台灣的廟嗎？ B: Yes, I don’t know what I should do first. 對，我不知道第一步該做什麼。 A: Let’s get some incense and pray first. 我們先拿香來拜拜吧。 B: Okay, I’ll follow you. 好，我跟著你做。 ② A: How many incense sticks should I take? 我要拿幾炷香？ B: It depends on the temple, so let’s follow the instructions here. 要看這間廟的規定，我們照這裡的指示就好。 A: What should I pray for? 那我要祈求什麼？ B: You can pray for yourself, your family, or someone you care about. 你可以為自己、家人，或你在乎的人祈求。 ③ A: Why are so many people praying to this god? 為什麼這麼多人在拜這位神明？ B: This is the God of Wealth, so people often come here to pray for good fortune and money. 這是財神，所以大家常來這裡求財運和好運。 A: Can I ask for a better job too? 那我也可以求一份更好的工作嗎？ B: Of course, you can ask for a successful career and better opportunities. 當然可以，你可以祈求事業順利和更多好機會。 ④ A: Who is this god surrounded by all these red decorations? 這位被很多紅色裝飾圍著的神明是誰？ B: That’s the God of Love, and people come here to pray for a good relationship. 那是月老，大家會來這裡祈求好的姻緣。 A: So this is where I should come if I want a boyfriend? 所以如果我想交男朋友，就應該來這裡嗎？ B: You can give it a try! 你可以試試看啊！ ⑤ A: What do people usually pray to Mazu for? 大家通常會向媽祖祈求什麼？ B: Many people pray to Mazu for safety, health, and a smooth life. 很多人會向媽祖祈求平安、健康和一切順利。 A: Can I ask for a blessing for my family? 我可以為我的家人祈求平安嗎？ B: Yes, you can pray for your whole family. 可以，你可以為全家人祈求。 ⑥ A: What are all these fruits for? 這些水果是要做什麼的？ B: They are offerings for the gods. 這些是要供奉神明的供品。 ⑦ A: What are those red wooden pieces on the table? 桌上那些紅色的木頭是什麼？ B: They are divination blocks, and people use them to ask the gods questions. 那是筊杯，人們會用它們來向神明請示。 A: Can I use them to ask about my future? 我可以用它們問我的未來嗎？ B: You can ask a clear question and see what answer you get. 你可以問一個清楚的問題，看看得到什麼答案。 ⑧ A: What are those long sticks in the container? 那個筒子裡面的長籤是什麼？ B: They are fortune sticks, and you can draw one to get a fortune poem. 那是籤，你可以抽一支來得到一首籤詩。 A: What if I don’t understand the poem? 如果我看不懂籤詩怎麼辦？ B: You can ask someone at the temple to explain it to you. 你可以請廟裡的人幫你解釋。 ⑨ A: What is this little charm for? 這個小護身符是做什麼的？ B: It’s a good luck charm that people carry for protection and blessings. 這是一種平安符，人們會隨身攜帶，祈求平安和祝福。 A: Can I take one home for my parents? 我可以帶一個回家給我爸媽嗎？ B: Sure, you can get one for each of them. 當然可以，你可以各拿一個給他們。 ⑩ A: I think I’ve finished praying. Can we leave now? 我應該拜完了，我們現在可以走了嗎？ B: Yes, but take a moment to thank the gods and ask for a blessing. 可以，不過你可以再花一點時間感謝神明，並祈求祝福。 A: I hope my wish comes true. 希望我的願望可以實現。 B: I hope so too. Good luck! 我也希望如此，祝你好運！ #生活英文 #台語 #擲筊 #進廟拜拜 #護身符 -- Hosting provided by SoundOn