]世博英語學習（八）——吉祥物—海寶的由來

海寶名字的由來
Meaning of Haibao

      中國2010年上海世博會吉祥物的名字叫“海寶（HAIBAO）”,意即“四海之寶”。“海寶”的名字朗朗上口，也和他身體的色彩呼應，符合中國民俗的吉祥稱謂原則。“海寶”的名字與吉祥物的形象密不可分，寓意吉祥。海寶是中國2010年上海世博會的形象大使，他正用熱情的雙臂、自信的微笑歡迎來自全球各地的朋友們。
      The name of the mascot of World Expo 2010 Shanghai China is Hai Bao, which means the treasure of the sea. The name of Hai Bao is easy to remember, echoes with the color of its body and is a typical lucky name in Chinese tradition.Hai Bao is the good well ambassador of Shanghai Expo. He is embracing friends from all over the world with his arms and confident smile.