西遊記》，中國古典神怪小說

Journey to the West             Classical Chinese Fairy Novel

成書於十六世紀明朝中期。

This novel was completed during the Ming Dynasty (16th Century).

表現了懲惡揚善的古老主題。

Showing the ancient theme of punishing evil and promoting goodness.

書中講述唐三藏和徒弟， 西天取經的故事，

This is a story about Tan San Zang’s his apprentices on a pilgrimage to the far west searching

for the supreme scripture.

一路上跋山涉水、被妖魔鬼怪侵擾，

Along the way he crossed many mountains, and rivers, and was invaded by demons and ghosts.

旅途中、妖魔都渴望能抓住唐三藏，

During this journey, the demons were eager to capture Tang San Zang.

因為唐三藏有神力，能長生不老。

Because the demons believe, they will obtain power and achieve immortality after capturing Tang San Zang.

佛祖派了四個徒弟給他。

The buddha believed that Tang San Zang needed four apprentices to accompany him.

第一個是孫悟空，他聰明絕頂、神通廣大，

脾氣十分暴躁。

The first apprentice is Sun Wukong.  He is very smart and magical, but has a bad temper.

第二個是豬八戒，貪吃、懦弱、常和孫悟空吵嘴。

The second apprentice is the pig, who is greedy, cowardly, and often quarrels with Sun Wukong.

第三個是沙悟淨， 沉默寡言、勤奮可靠，十分忠誠.

The third apprentice is Shaw Wujing, who is quiet, diligent and reliable, and loyal.

另外，是龍王的兒子扮演白龍馬。

In addition, It is the son of the Dragon King who plays the White Dragon horse.

唐三藏從佛祖那兒取得金箍制伏徒弟。

Tang San Zang received the golden hoop system from Buddha.

金箍套在他們的頭上，

The gold hoops are placed on the apprentice’s heads.

當唐三藏念緊箍咒，箍會勒緊，痛得滿地打滾。

When Tang San Zang reads a curse, the hoop will tighten around the apprentice’s head, making them roll around in pain.

經過十六年，唐僧師徒，最終取得無上真經。

After 16 years, Master Tang San Zang and his apprentices finally received the supreme scripture.