]世博英语学习（八）——吉祥物—海宝的由来

海宝名字的由来
Meaning of Haibao

      中国2010年上海世博会吉祥物的名字叫“海宝（HAIBAO）”,意即“四海之宝”。“海宝”的名字朗朗上口，也和他身体的色彩呼应，符合中国民俗的吉祥称谓原则。“海宝”的名字与吉祥物的形象密不可分，寓意吉祥。海宝是中国2010年上海世博会的形象大使，他正用热情的双臂、自信的微笑欢迎来自全球各地的朋友们。
      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.