He is an incredible person; so dedicated to translating that he even learned the swearing parts. Many immigrants fail to grasp them and miss out on important expressions of the natives. A very talented and high-achieving man. Thank you Bruce for getting his story.
Really touched by his sharing regarding his campus experience and English learning history...He is fully worthy our respect as a Chinese who did hard enough in the US by then.
This is an amazing story. I can still recall the remarkable experience I had at the English Corner at the People's Park (Square) when I was an English major in Shanghai in the early 80s. I was also a professional translator for my first job, so I know how hard truthful translation is. I happen to be a UChicago alumnus , therefore can truly appreciate Professor Zhang's commitment to academic excellence.