The First House | 第一座房屋的诞生

English Original

A long time ago, humans were as small as hens and rabbits. These tiny beings lived under trees, enduring harsh conditions: getting soaked in the rain, sweating intensely in summer, and nearly freezing in winter.

To improve their lives, they moved into burrows like rabbits, seeking shelter from rain and sun. However, the roofs often collapsed without warning, trapping them inside.

Then, they decided to build a tree house. They created a shelter from branches and leaves, which provided a more stable roof. Life improved slightly, but without walls, they still suffered from heat and cold.

Finally, they learned how to construct walls, creating the first true houses. Life became undoubtedly good. It grew even better when they built houses close together, ensuring they never felt alone.


中文翻译

很久以前,人类只有鸡和兔子那么高。这些微小的生灵住在树下,忍受着恶劣的环境:雨天被淋湿,夏天大汗淋漓,冬天几乎冻成冰。

为了改善生活,他们像兔子一样搬进了地洞,以躲避风雨和烈日。然而,洞顶常常毫无预兆地坍塌,将他们困在里面。

于是,他们决定建造一座树屋。他们用树枝和树叶搭了一个遮蔽处,提供了一个更稳固的屋顶。生活略有改善,但由于没有墙壁,他们仍然饱受严寒酷暑之苦。

最终,他们学会了建造墙壁,创造了第一批真正的房屋。生活无疑变得美好了。当他们把房屋建得彼此靠近时,生活变得更加美好,因为他们再也不会感到孤独。

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