2019年双语新闻 蔡徐坤为何能这么火？

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A rising star

蔡徐坤为何能这么火？

Cai Xukun is, without a doubt, one of the most popular stars in China.

蔡徐坤无疑是如今中国最火的明星之一。

Last month, he was involved in a huge argument on Chinese social media,

上个月，他被卷入国内社交媒体的一场大战之中：

with the mostly older fans of 40-year-old singer Jay Chou declaring victory over Cai's younger followers¹.

现年40岁的歌手周杰伦拥有一大波“中老年”粉丝，他们与蔡徐坤的年轻粉丝进行对决，并最终宣布获得胜利。

Before the argument, the 21-year-old topped Sina Weibo's list of "super topics", which shows his current influence and power.

在这场粉丝大战之前，这位21岁的明星曾是新浪微博超话排行榜上的第一名，其影响力和实力可见一斑。

The South China Morning Post described Cai as "a phenomenon influencing the music industry in China".

《南华早报》形容蔡徐坤是“影响中国乐坛的现象级人物”。

On July 26, the 21-year-old dropped his new single Young.

7月26日，这位21岁的歌手发布了新单曲《Young》。

Within just 20 seconds, it reached 1 million views and in only 3 days topped the music charts of Tencent's QQ music, one of the biggest online music services in China.

在上线的短短20秒内，这首单曲便突破了一百万的播放量，并在3天内登顶国内一大在线音乐服务平台腾讯QQ音乐的音乐榜单。

Cai's success comes from his "range of talents and dedicated³ fandom", Vice² Media noted⁴.

蔡徐坤的成功源于他“多样的才华以及热忱的粉丝”，媒体Vice指出。

Cai wrote the song by himself to share his understanding of modern-day youth.

蔡徐坤的这首原创歌曲分享了他对于现代青年的看法。

The singer has mixed R&B with electronic music to make his new beat cheerful.

这位歌手在歌中融合了节奏蓝调和电子音乐的元素，让这首新歌韵律欢快。

One reviewer wrote on QQ Music: "When you listen to the song, it makes you feel young again, full of vitality⁵ and energy."

QQ音乐上的一条乐评如此写道：“听到这首歌会让你觉得重获青春，浑身充满了活力与能量。”

Aug 2 is Cai's birthday, and the song was a gift to himself.

8月2日是蔡徐坤的生日，这首歌也是他送给自己的礼物。

The singer hopes that he can always have the courage to follow his love of music, regardless of what anyone says.

这位歌手希望，不论他人怎么说，自己都能一直拥有热爱音乐的勇气。

With talent and dedication⁶ to music, Cai is expected by many to make his mark in the competitive⁷ Chinese music industry for years to come.

许多人都认为，凭借着自身才华和对音乐的一腔热情，蔡徐坤未来几年能在竞争激烈的华语乐坛获得一席之地。

1 followers   

追随者( follower的名词复数 )； 用户； 契据的附面； 从动件

参考例句：

• the followers of Mahatma Gandhi 圣雄甘地的拥护者
• The reformer soon gathered a band of followers round him. 改革者很快就获得一群追随者支持他。

2 vice   

n.坏事；恶习；[pl.]台钳，老虎钳；adj.副的

参考例句：

• He guarded himself against vice.他避免染上坏习惯。
• They are sunk in the depth of vice.他们堕入了罪恶的深渊。

3 dedicated   

adj.一心一意的；献身的；热诚的

参考例句：

• He dedicated his life to the cause of education.他献身于教育事业。
• His whole energies are dedicated to improve the design.他的全部精力都放在改进这项设计上了。

4 noted   

adj.著名的，知名的

参考例句：

• The local hotel is noted for its good table.当地的那家酒店以餐食精美而著称。
• Jim is noted for arriving late for work.吉姆上班迟到出了名。

5 vitality   

n.活力，生命力，效力

参考例句：

• He came back from his holiday bursting with vitality and good health.他度假归来之后，身强体壮，充满活力。
• He is an ambitious young man full of enthusiasm and vitality.他是个充满热情与活力的有远大抱负的青年。

6 dedication   

n.奉献，献身，致力，题献，献辞

参考例句：

• We admire her courage,compassion and dedication.我们钦佩她的勇气、爱心和奉献精神。
• Her dedication to her work was admirable.她对工作的奉献精神可钦可佩。

7 competitive   

adj.竞争的，比赛的，好竞争的，有竞争力的

参考例句：

• Some kinds of business are competitive.有些商业是要竞争的。
• These businessmen are both competitive and honourable.这些商人既有竞争性又很诚实。