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At the age of 73, Chen Shaoqin from Beijing has shown the world how life should be lived.
73岁的陈少勤来自北京，他向世界展示了应该如何生活。
Although she only had a middle school education, Chen began studying English at the age of 40 and passed a college entrance exam, making herself from a factory worker to a white-collar clerk in an international trade company. Chen continued to study art after retirement and finally became an art guide at the age of 67. Over the past five years, she has guided visitors at an art center for three days a week, totaling 3,500 hours.
虽然陈只有初中学历，但她从40岁开始学习英语，并通过了高考，从一名工厂工人成为一家国际贸易公司的白领。陈退休后继续学习艺术，最终在67岁时成为一名艺术讲解。在过去的五年里，她每周在艺术中心为游客提供三天的讲解服务，总计3500小时。
From an old lady who knew nothing about modern art to a volunteer guide, Chen's hard work and love for learning have encouraged many people. She said that she must continue to learn because she did not understand that. As a guide, she is able to attend professional training courses and has the chances to learn from artists and curators, which gives her encouragement to continue.
从一位对现代艺术一无所知的老太太到一名志愿者讲解，陈的辛勤工作和对学习的热爱鼓舞了许多人。她说她必须继续学习，因为她不理解艺术。作为一名导游，她能够参加专业培训课程，并有机会向艺术家和馆长学习，这鼓励她继续下去。
Chen has guided many exhibitions over the years, including those of famous artists like Zeng Fanzhi, Xu Bing, Qiu Zhijie and Pablo Picasso. She believes that every tour is a beautiful journey and a new chance to learn and be moved. Her effort of learning and her ability to mix many subjects have made her an excellent guide. After turning 73 this year, she believes that the width of one's life can be expanded through self-improvement and learning.
多年来，陈给许多展览做过讲解，包括曾梵志、徐冰、邱志杰和毕加索等著名艺术家的展览。她认为，每一次讲解都是一次美丽的旅程，也是一次学习和感动的新机会。她学习的努力和综合多科目的能力使她成为一名优秀的讲解。在今年73岁之后，她认为通过自我提升和学习可以扩大一个人的生活宽度。
Chen Shaoqin is a best example that anyone can find their passion and then learn, grow and share with others.
陈少勤是一个最好的例子，任何人都可以找到自己的热爱，然后学习、成长并与他人分享。