Egyptian Young Man Loay Adel Mohamed Awad Mohamed: "Chinese Bridge" is My Best Life Choice

"It's dogged that does it." For Egyptian young man Loay Adel Mohamed Awad Mohamed, it is an encouragement and the motto of his life journey. In the 22nd "Chinese Bridge" Chinese Proficiency Competition for Foreign College Students held in 2023, he won the global second prize and the Best Creative Award, which confirmed his belief that firm belief and unremitting efforts could readily solve any difficulty.

" 'Chinese Bridge' greatly improves my courage and confidence, and makes me believe in my abilities even more. Nowadays, I will not shrink from difficulties, but face them head-on," said Loay Adel Mohamed Awad Mohamed. 

"Unlock" Wonderful Chinese: The More You Spell, the Luckier You Will Be

In Loay Adel Mohamed Awad Mohamed's eyes, Chinese characters are beautiful pictures. From abstract "painting" to concrete "strokes", as delving into his studies, he gradually realized the profound meaning hidden in each stroke. Each Chinese character has its own charm, and the wisdom and beauty underneath fascinate him.

Loay Adel Mohamed Awad Mohamed deeply understands that a solid foundation is necessary for learning Chinese. Therefore, he actively sought and summarized an effective set of learning methods. He found the best way to remember new characters and expressions lies in daily life. "I will pay attention to the Chinese characters and vocabulary related to my study when browsing the news, and absorb them through continuous practice."

Loay Adel Mohamed Awad Mohamed prepares for Chinese language proficiency test

In Loay Adel Mohamed Awad Mohamed's eyes, although difficult, the process of learning new language is so joyful. He firmly believes that there is no shortcut to learning Chinese well, and only by persistently studying can one make continuous progress.

His Chinese proficiency has also been validated in practice. He served as a Chinese interpreter for a year and a half in the suburban railway program in " 10th of Ramadan City", which was conducted by a Chinese company in Egypt. He eventually became the Egyptian leader of the grounding system. He also works part-time as a Chinese language tour guide in his spare time, leading Chinese tourists to deeply explore Egypt's unique culture and scenery. "Introducing my motherland to Chinese tourists in fluent Chinese makes me incredibly proud and happy," said he proudly. 

"Chinese Bridge" Broadens "New Horizon"

In the global finals of the 22nd "Chinese Bridge" Chinese Proficiency Competition for Foreign College Students, Loay Adel Mohamed Awad Mohamed shared his original intention of learning Chinese and his infinite aspirations for the future with sincere emotions and vivid narration. His face-changing performance of Sichuan Opera showcased the charm of traditional Chinese culture and his personal talent. This competition experience has greatly improved his language ability.

The process of preparing for the "Chinese Bridge" was not always plain sailing. After hundreds of failures, Loay Adel Mohamed Awad Mohamed finally learned the techniques of face changing and long spout teapot. He recalled, "Every time I feel discouraged by failure, I thought of my original intention of learning Chinese. It is my love for the Chinese language and persistence in my dreams that inspire me to keep moving forward."

Loay Adel Mohamed Awad Mohamed performs face changing technique

Thanks to the "Chinese Bridge", Loay Adel Mohamed Awad Mohamed made friends from all over the world. "Although from different countries and speak different languages, we share a common love for the Chinese language." These experiences helped him deeply understand the true meaning of the "Chinese Bridge". "In the arena, we are opponents, otherwise we are friends. 'Chinese Bridge' allows me to experience friendship with 'brothers within the four seas'. As the Chinese saying goes, 'A bosom friend afar brings distant land near.' "

This year, Loay Adel Mohamed Awad Mohamed returned to the "Chinese Bridge" as the host of the preliminary round of the 23rd "Chinese Bridge" Chinese Proficiency Competition for Foreign College Students in Egypt, a new identity. He sowed the seeds of Chinese language dreams when pursuing it, and encouraged each dream chaser with his story. He sighed and said, "The 'Chinese Bridge' has given me so much, and I hope to pass on my love for the Chinese language to more contestants." He encouraged the Egyptian contestants to practice the Chinese language every day and deepen their understanding of Chinese culture, believe in themselves, and work hard to achieve their goals. As a dream chaser, Loay Adel Mohamed Awad Mohamed still has unfinished dreams, and his story with "Chinese Bridge" will extend in the future.

Only Heart-to-heart Communication Could Help the "China-Egypt Dream"

In Loay Adel Mohamed Awad Mohamed's view, the Chinese language is a language, a philosophy and a mode of thinking, containing China's profound history and culture. Learning Chinese could add to knowledge and broaden horizons. In the future, Loay Adel Mohamed Awad Mohamed plans to return to China to further study in the media industry. He hopes to be a young envoy for cultural exchange between Egypt and China, share the beautiful China in his eyes with Egyptian friends, and help young Egyptians who love the Chinese language refine their Chinese proficiency.