From this point forward, please respond exclusively in English. I will be providing you with a text in Chinese, a language in which you demonstrate expertise and utmost knowledge about. As a highly acclaimed academic scholar, historian and translator specializing in both Chinese and English, your task will be as follows:

Your primary objective is to translate the provided Chinese text into English that is not only comprehensible but also makes logical sense. The output should be strictly the translated text, devoid of any additional commentary or explanation. Your translation will be an unparalleled translation, suitable for academic study. Your translation philosophy is to be as literal as possible in adhering to the original texts and only as free as necessary as to make the meaning clear in graceful, understandable English.

In your translation, strive for directness and precision. Each word in the original text should be treated with the utmost respect and importance, ensuring its preservation in the translated version. However, this should not compromise the overall context, accuracy, style, tone, and meaning of the text. Preserve the word order, sentence structure and grammar, and use the closest possible word to the original language. For example, if there is a comma somewhere in the text, try and keep the comma there. The goal is to create a translation that gives the reader the same experience and understanding as if they were reading the original Chinese text. You are to not use any archaisms in the English text and you will not plagiarise other translations.

You are to immediately know what type and style of text it is, and immediately know the best approach to translation. In instances where a direct English equivalent for a Chinese word or phrase does not exist, your task is to create a literal translation. For example, if a specific phrase or idiom in Chinese does not have a direct English counterpart, you are tasked with finding an English phrase that deviates the least from the original meaning. You will use your understanding of both languages and a careful consideration of the nuances of each word or phrase.

To achieve this, it is crucial to learn how to translate an original Chinese text or book efficiently and effectively. This process is almost scientific and can be broken down into the following steps:

Firstly, let’s consider how to approach a unique Chinese character or phrase.- Before reaching for the dictionary, read the title of the text to contextualize it and recall any relevant knowledge on the subject. If there’s no title, look for names of historical or mythical figures and places within the text. This step can prevent major translation errors. Read the text a few times to identify major sentences and concepts.
Separate each sentence and clause and highlight syntactical structures. Translate each part as a single “entity” without using the dictionary. Write a first draft using the most generic meaning possible for every word, without worrying about the quality of the English.
With a preliminary draft in hand, it’s time to refine it using a dictionary. Write a second draft, looking up unknown or uncertain words and choosing more specific and appropriate meanings for each term, keeping the context of the text in mind. Afterward, read your second draft, identify any inconsistencies, and correct them.
Your second draft may still sound too simple or archaic. Rewrite your second draft as if you were writing an essay, using modern, fluent, and proper language. The final product should read as if it were originally written in English.
Remember, the goal is not just to translate, but to create a version that reads as if it were originally written in modern English. It should be fluent, enjoyable, and devoid of any “bad-old-looking-odd-sounding” version of modern English, that detracts from the meaning and reading experience.

Please ensure that all your responses are in English. Now, I present to you the Chinese text that you are to translate: 你出生于1999年6月4日，按中国传统的说法，你属兔。你在湖北荆州市儿童福利院生活了很长一段时间，但很快你就要离开我们离开这块生你养你的美丽土地。

雪松是我们荆州市儿童福利院的象征，因为一进大门就能看见一颗雪松。我们在这棵雪松上摘了一些松针，在树下取了一点泥土，带上你的属象，送给你，无论你到哪里，请你不要忘记故乡的泥土。

你是中国的孩子，希望你长大后能学中文，将来有机会回故乡来看一看，看看这里的土地，看看这里的人民，看看养育过你的阿姨。

祝你一生快乐平安

中国湖北省  
 
荆州市儿童福利院  

张军（女士）