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Hollywood actress Pei Chunhua: The cohesion of Chinese culture makes the world a big family

2025-11-26   

In the camera, Pei Chunhua, who played the gentle and dignified "big sister" in "Pride and Prejudice", displayed his newly learned Chinese idioms with his son in a neat and round tone, laughing so hard that he disappeared from the screen for a while. When it comes to learning Chinese, this British actress is most famous for saying the common saying her son taught her on a talk show - 'take off your pants and fart', which went viral all over the internet. Recently, she came to China with her new work "The Amazing Thieves 3" and had an exclusive conversation with China News Service. In the process of communication, the filmmaker who was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Actress has expressed content far beyond the film itself, from hilarious Chinese sayings, to talking about the stone forests of Yunnan, and to the shock brought by "Ne Zha"... Different languages and words resonate with the simplest and most basic emotions. She respects the profound essence of Eastern civilization - it nourishes things silently, but can bridge differences and unite consensus. Even mountains and seas cannot distance people with common aspirations. If there is anything more impressive than Pei Chunhua's acting skills as a "Level 10 Chinese" scholar, it must be her love for Chinese language and culture. Ten years ago, she brought "The Disappearing Lover" to the Shanghai International Film Festival and solemnly introduced her Chinese name Rosamund Pike: Pei Chunhua. The name 'Pei Chunhua' was chosen carefully, and Chinese characters are extremely charming. Every Chinese character in this name has a special meaning for me. ”Pei's pronunciation is very similar to her surname Pike; Chun has a frank and simple meaning; Hua, representing China, also has the meaning of "flower", and her real name Rosamund refers to the most beautiful rose in the world. This Golden Globe Award winning actress believes that using the English transliteration of her name "Rosamund Pike" in China is disrespectful to Chinese fans. After studying with her boyfriend, who is also a "Chinese fan", she officially adopted the name "Pei Chunhua". Learning Chinese language and culture has become a tradition in her family, continuing into the next generation. The eldest son You Zijun is the global champion of the 4th "Chinese Bridge" World Elementary School Chinese Show in 2024, and the second son You Ziyuan also won the Best Eloquence Award in the 2023 competition. Perhaps the jokes her sons taught her about "taking off her pants and farting" and "farting in bed" were humorous learning anecdotes, but it is enough to see that Pei Chunhua's learning of Chinese is not just superficial, but actively experiencing the most vivid and fiery parts of the language. When it comes to the most touching Chinese idiom, she blurts out four words: "Growing old together." "A couple experiences storms together until their hair turns white. I like this concept that the meaning of life lies in gaining different experiences at different stages. ”In the down-to-earth fun of life, there is a deep promise of long-term companionship. Whether it's the humor of common slang or the ultimate romance of "growing old together", she likes the unique tension in foreign languages. The picture shows Pei Chunhua and his sons. Photo provided by interviewee: Reunion after 20 years: From Kunming Flower Market to the myth of Nezha. At the age of 20, Pei Chunhua came to Kunming, Yunnan with his luggage on his back. More than twenty years later, when she revisited the old place, the scene before her left her deeply shocked. This city (Kunming) has completely changed. The rapid development of China is astonishing. ”In addition to being shocked by the 'Chinese speed', what left her lingering was the rich historical culture and natural scenery on this land. China has the most incredible museums, and in a natural history museum in Yunnan, I saw a collection that I had never seen before, which was truly breathtaking... "Kunming's huge flower market immersed her in it, and the karst landscape of the stone forest also made her feel magical:" It's so magical, like a scene only found in fantasy movies. "In her language description, it seems like she can see a Western traveler standing in front of the karst landscape formed billions of years ago. The mountains and rivers of China have shown her the magnificent natural and cultural landscapes of ancient Eastern lands that have crossed time and amazed the world; The story of China allowed her to touch deeper into this nation. Pei Chunhua excitedly said that he went to watch 'Ne Zha' with his sons, and they all really enjoyed the movie. That's a phenomenal success, its box office is unbelievable! ”She enviously expressed that it is difficult for the box office markets in both the United States and the United Kingdom to replicate the nationwide craze formed by a single movie, which is very inspiring for all filmmakers. There is also Liu Cixin's work "The Three Body Problem", which Pei Chunhua has repeatedly promoted to global audiences and described the feeling after reading this work as "awe": "This work touches on the deep concerns of all humanity. When a disaster that affects everyone occurs, do humans choose unity or infighting?" From the passionate myth of "Ne Zha" to the philosophical speculation of "The Three Body Problem", Pei Chunhua believes that "there are too many stories and expressions about family, love, and sense of belonging in China that are worth seeing by the world." Oriental Wisdom: Behind the many experiences of belonging in "us", Pei Chunhua also feels a civilization wisdom that can eliminate barriers and unite people's hearts. Chinese people have a trait of being able to integrate into a new collective very naturally and quickly, which is a difficult ability... I believe this ability stems from the emphasis on collective value, which is actually a beautiful trait. People can quickly establish harmonious relationships, and I greatly admire this. ”She mentioned the experience of her sons participating in the "Chinese Bridge" competition: "We come from all over the world, but eventually become a whole, like a big family, and the cohesion of all of this is the influence that Chinese culture has brought us." At the recently concluded 5th "Chinese Bridge" Finals in 2025, this Hollywood star who won the Academy Award for Best Actress spoke as a representative of the contestant's parents. "The understanding of Chinese culture has opened a new Xintiandi for us. It has broadened our world outlook, enhanced our ability of empathy and understanding, and reminded us that western values deserve to be examined and questioned in depth..." From Pei Chunhua's perspective, Chinese language is both humorous and affectionate; The mountains and rivers of China are both modern and ancient. The wisdom of the East still shines with a warm light of "unity" and "responsibility" in an era that emphasizes individuality. It is excellent enough to attract the world's attention and genuine respect. (New Society)

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