独腿女电焊工成网红 One-legged female welder becomes online celebrity

Gao Huiying China Plus Published: 2018-11-14 15:05:21
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独腿女电焊工成网红 One-legged female welder becomes online celebrity

Luo Yu, 30, a native of Zhoukou(周口) in Central China's Henan province, suffered a life-long loss(损失 sǔnshī) when she was 3, the victim(受害者 shòuhài zhě) in a traffic accident(交通事故 jiāotōng shìgù) that took away her right leg(右腿 yòu tuǐ).

The disability brought her difficulties(困难 kùnnán) in studies(学习 xuéxí) and life(生活 shēnghuó), and she dropped out after finishing middle school. After that she worked(工作 gōngzuò) as a supermarket clerk(职员 zhíyuán), a restaurant cashier(收银员 shōuyín yuán) and a factory worker(工人 gōngrén). She had to work harder(努力 nǔlì) than others. 

独腿女电焊工成网红 One-legged female welder becomes online celebrity

But her strong will also won her first love, yet after three years, when they were set to marry, strong opposition(反对 fǎnduì) from his family derailed their plans.

独腿女电焊工成网红 One-legged female welder becomes online celebrity

The setback frustrated(使……沮丧 shǐ……jǔsàng) her for a long time, and Luo decided to travel(旅行 lǚxíng). She climbs mountains(爬山 páshān), skis(滑雪 huáxuě) and even went bungee jumping(蹦极 bèngjí). 

独腿女电焊工成网红 One-legged female welder becomes online celebrity

In 2017, Luo decided to settle down and wanted to find a stable(稳定的 wěndìng de) job. Now, she works as an electric welder(电焊工 diànhàn gōng) and shares her experience(经历 jīnglì) on the Internet to encourage(鼓励 gǔlì) people with disabilities. 

She has won great popularity online in China for her optimism(乐观 lèguān) and perseverance(坚毅 jiānyì). 

重点词汇 Key Word:

独 

  • <形容词 adj.> only; single
    E.g. Tā réngrán shì dúshēn.
    她仍然是独身。
    She remains single.

  • <副词 adv.> uniquely
    E.g. Tā shèjì de fúzhuāng hěn yǒu dúdàozhīchù.
    她设计的服装很有独到之处。
    Her fashion designs have some unique qualities.

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