2019年4月30日,習近平總書記
On April 30, 2019, General Secretary Xi Jinping
在紀念五四運動100週年大會上發表講話指出,
pointed out in a speech at the ceremony to mark the centenary of the May Fourth Movement that
新時代中國青年處在中華民族發展的最好時期,
the young Chinese people in the new era live in the best time for China to develop,
既面臨著難得的建功立業的人生際遇,
therefore the youth in China are not only facing rare opportunities of making achievements in their lives,
也面臨著“天將降大任于斯人”的時代使命。
but also encountering the time’s call that the fate is about to grant the man major responsibility.
新時代中國青年要繼續發揚五四精神,
Young Chinese people in the new era should continue to carry forward the legacy of the May Fourth Movement
以實現中華民族偉大復興為己任,
and shoulder the responsibility of realizing the rejuvenation of Chinese nation,
不辜負黨的期望、人民期待、民族重托,
so that they will not let down the Party, not disappoint the people or not betray the great trust of the nation,
不辜負我們這個偉大時代。
and make the best out of this great time.
1919年,北平愛國學生在民族存亡的危難時刻,毅然舉起愛國主義的旗幟,
In 1919, patriotic students in Peiping resolutely raised the flag of patriotism at the critical moment of national survival
樹立了青春的標桿,
and set up a good example of youth,
孕育了以愛國、進步、民主、科學為主要內容的偉大五四精神。
giving birth to the great spirit of the May Fourth Movement featuring patriotism, progress, democracy and science.
五四運動喚起了民族的覺醒,
The May Fourth Movement is an enlightenment for the entire nation
從五四運動出發,
and a starting point for Chinese people
中國人自主探索尋路,
to explore and find their own way independently.
從黑夜沉沉中找到了光亮、走向了光明,
Groping for light in darkness and progressing towards a brilliant future,
日益走近實現中華民族偉大復興的目標。
China is getting closer to making the goal of national rejuvenation a reality.
回憶過往,
Recalling the eventful years,
崢嶸歲月留下無數光輝青年的名字:方志敏、趙一曼、楊靖宇……
countless outstanding young people, such as Fang Zhimin, Zhao Yiman, Yang Jingyu and so on
這些優秀的中華兒女用鮮血和生命
devoted their blood and lives to the country,
托起新中國的旭日。
so that China, like a rising sun, stood up.
環顧當今,繼往開來涌現出無數榜樣:
Nowadays, numerous role models continuously emerge:
26歲就紮根在開山島的王繼才、
Wang Jicai, who served on Kaishan island, a border island since 26;
31歲轉業後主動要求到湖北最偏遠的來鳳縣工作的張富清、
Zhang Fuqing, who volunteered to work in Laifeng, the most remote county in Hubei Province, when demobilized at the age of 31;
38歲擔任中國第一顆人造地球衛星總體設計負責人的孫家棟……
Sun Jiadong, who took charge of the overall design of China’s first man-made earth satellite at 38 years old…
他們是當代青年們的榜樣,
They are role models for contemporary young people
生動詮釋了五四精神的含義。
and vivid interpretation of the spirit of the May Fourth Movement.
歷史長河浩蕩向前,
Human history, like a river, runs forever,
精神之火生生不息。
witnessing imperishable spirit flame.
每個青年都應該珍惜這個偉大時代,
Every young person should cherish this great era,
紮根人民,奉獻國家,
stay in touch with the people, contribute to the country
做新時代的奮鬥者、五四精神的傳承者。
to strive in the new era and inherit the spirit of the May Fourth Movement.
樹立遠大理想,熱愛偉大祖國,
With noble ideals and patriotism,
擔當時代責任,
young people shoulder the responsibility of the era
勇於砥礪奮鬥,練就過硬本領,錘鍊品德修為,
and work hard for excellent abilities and good moral character
不斷譜寫無愧於前輩、無愧於時代、無愧於人民的壯麗篇章。
to make new achievements worthy of the predecessors, times, and the people.