Mascots for the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympic and Paralympic Games(残奥会).
A red lantern baby (call) “Shuey Rhon Rhon” and energetic giant panda named “Bing Dwen Dwen” have been uncovered as the two mascots for the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympic and Paralympic Games. The mascots, known to people at Beijing's Shougang Ice Hockey Arena, (connect) with the host nation's culture.
Beijing 2022 executive president Chen Jining explained the idea (clear) behind the design of the two mascots at the launch ceremony. “The two mascots put elements of traditional Chinese culture together a modern international style. They show the Chinese people's eager expectations for the Beijing Winter Olympic and Paralympic Games, and China's warm invitation to friends from all over the world, ”said Chen, is also the mayor of Beijing.
“They are designed (express) all the aspects of the Olympic spirit, including (wonder) characteristics such as passion, perseverance, friendship and common understanding to actively engage the public. ”
The name “Bing Dwen Dwen” is a combination of several meanings in the Chinese language, with “Bing” the Chinese word for “ice”, and “Dwen Dwen” meaning (strong) and liveliness. In the name “Shuey Rhon Rhon”, “Shuey” is the Chinese word for “snow” and “Rhon Rhon” (have) the meaning of tolerance(宽容).
