Chinese Motorcycle Founder Zhang Xue Sets Guinness World Record for Riding on Water
中国摩托车创始人张雪创下水上骑行吉尼斯世界纪录
Zhōngguó mótuōchē chuàngshǐrén Zhāng Xuě chuàngxià shuǐshàng qíxíng Jínísī shìjiè jìlù
Zhang Xue, founder of Chinese motorcycle brand ZXMOTO, rode a modified motorcycle 40.74 kilometres across open water on October 25, 2026, in his hometown of Mayang, Hunan Province. He broke the previous Guinness World Record of 31.8 kilometres. Seventeen years ago, at age 22, all four of his water-riding attempts ended in the water, with his best distance reaching only 20 metres.
翻译 Translation
2026年10月25日，一个叫张雪的中国人在水上骑摩托车，骑了40.74公里。他创下了一项新的吉尼斯世界纪录。这个纪录的名字是“改装摩托车在开阔水域行驶最远距离”。以前的纪录是31.8公里。张雪是中国摩托车品牌“张雪机车”（ZXMOTO）的创始人。
On October 25, 2026, a Chinese man named Zhang Xue rode a motorcycle on water for 40.74 kilometres. He set a new Guinness World Record. The name of this record is “greatest distance travelled over open water by a modified motorcycle.” The previous record was 31.8 kilometres. Zhang Xue is the founder of the Chinese motorcycle brand ZXMOTO.
这次挑战在张雪的家乡湖南麻阳的一条江上进行。上午11点左右，他一个人骑着改装的MX450摩托车出发了。摩托车被改装过，可以浮在水面上，也不会进水。他在水上骑了六圈，中间没有停下来。江边有很多人看他，他一边骑一边向大家挥手。
This challenge took place on a river in Zhang Xue’s hometown of Mayang, Hunan. At around 11 a.m., he set off alone on a modified MX450 motorcycle. The motorcycle had been modified so it could float on the water and would not take in water. He rode six laps on the water without stopping in between. Many people watched him from the riverbank, and he waved to everyone as he rode.
摩托车
motorcycle
noun
他每天骑摩托车去上班。
He rides a motorcycle to work every day.
创始人
founder
noun
她是这家公司的创始人。
She is the founder of this company.
吉尼斯
Guinness
proper noun
他打破了吉尼斯世界纪录。
He broke a Guinness World Record.
纪录
record
noun
这个纪录保持了十年。
This record has been held for ten years.
改装
to modify; modification
verb/noun
这辆车改装过，速度更快了。
This vehicle has been modified and is faster.
开阔水域
open water
noun phrase
这种鱼生活在开阔水域。
This kind of fish lives in open water.
行驶
to travel (by vehicle); to drive
verb
汽车在高速公路上行驶。
The car is travelling on the highway.
挑战
challenge; to challenge
noun/verb
这是一个很大的挑战。
This is a very big challenge.
家乡
hometown
noun
我的家乡是一个小城市。
My hometown is a small city.
出发
to set off; to depart
verb
我们明天早上八点出发。
We set off at eight tomorrow morning.
浮
to float
verb
木头可以浮在水面上。
Wood can float on water.
水面
water surface
noun
水面上有几片叶子。
There are a few leaves on the water surface.
进水
to take in water
verb phrase
手机进水了，不能用了。
The phone got water in it and no longer works.
圈
lap; circle
noun/measure word
他跑了一圈就累了。
He got tired after running one lap.
挥手
to wave (one’s hand)
verb
她在门口向我挥手。
She waved to me at the door.
尝试
to try; attempt
verb/noun
你可以尝试一下这道菜。
You can try this dish.
掉
to fall; to drop
verb
他的钥匙掉在地上了。
His keys fell on the ground.
难过
sad
adjective
听到这个消息，我很难过。
I was very sad to hear this news.
忘记
to forget
verb
我忘记带伞了。
I forgot to bring an umbrella.
技术
technology; skill
noun
这家公司的技术很先进。
This company’s technology is very advanced.
决定
to decide; decision
verb/noun
他决定去中国学习中文。
He decided to go to China to study Chinese.
成功
to succeed; successful
verb/adjective
努力就会成功。
If you work hard, you will succeed.
团队
team
noun
我们是一个很好的团队。
We are a very good team.
准备
to prepare; preparation
verb/noun
我在准备考试。
I am preparing for an exam.
改进
to improve; improvement
verb/noun
我们需要改进工作方法。
We need to improve our working methods.
动力
power; motive force
noun
这辆车的动力很强。
This vehicle has strong power.
防水
waterproof
adjective/verb
这块手表是防水的。
This watch is waterproof.
浮力
buoyancy
noun
浮力让船可以浮在水上。
Buoyancy allows boats to float on water.
测试
to test; test
verb/noun
新系统正在进行测试。
The new system is being tested.
救援
to rescue; rescue
verb/noun
救援人员很快就到了。
Rescue workers arrived quickly.
医疗
medical treatment; medical
noun/adjective
这个地区的医疗条件很好。
The medical conditions in this area are very good.
确认
to confirm
verb
请确认你的地址。
Please confirm your address.
有效
valid; effective
adjective
这张票明天还有效吗？
Is this ticket still valid tomorrow?
证明
to prove; proof
verb/noun
事实证明了他是对的。
The facts proved that he was right.
厉害
impressive; formidable
adjective
他打篮球很厉害。
He is very good at basketball.
宣传
to promote; publicity
verb/noun
这个活动是为了宣传环保。
This activity is to promote environmental protection.
放弃
to give up
verb
不要轻易放弃你的梦想。
Do not give up your dream easily.
代表
to represent; representative
verb/noun
红色代表热情。
Red represents passion.
永远
forever
adverb
我会永远记得这一天。
I will remember this day forever.
只要
as long as
conjunction
只要努力，就能学会。
As long as you work hard, you can learn it.
品牌
brand
noun
这个品牌的衣服质量很好。
This brand’s clothes are of very good quality.
时间
time
noun
我们时间不多了。
We do not have much time left.
地方
place
noun
这个地方很漂亮。
This place is very beautiful.
故事
story
noun
妈妈给我讲了一个故事。
Mom told me a story.
告诉
to tell
verb
他告诉我一个好消息。
He told me good news.
不是……第一次…… (bú shì... dì-yī cì...)
“不是……第一次……” means “it is not the first time that...” It is used to say that something has happened before, often implying that the person has experience with it. The structure is “Subject + 不是 + 第一次 + Verb.” It is a simple and very common pattern in everyday Chinese.
这不是他第一次参加比赛，所以他一点也不紧张。
This is not his first time taking part in a competition, so he is not nervous at all.
我不是第一次来这家餐厅，这里的菜很好吃。
It is not my first time coming to this restaurant; the food here is very delicious.
这不是她第一次一个人旅行，她已经去过很多地方了。
This is not her first time travelling alone; she has already been to many places.
为了…… (wèile...)
“为了……” means “in order to...” or “for the purpose of...” It is used to introduce the purpose or goal of an action. The structure is “为了 + purpose/goal, + action.” It is very common in both spoken and written Chinese, and the purpose can be a noun, a verb phrase, or a clause.
为了赶上早班火车，他早上五点就起床了。
In order to catch the early train, he got up at five in the morning.
为了学好中文，她每天听中文广播、看中文电影。
In order to learn Chinese well, she listens to Chinese radio and watches Chinese movies every day.
为了家人的健康，他决定戒烟。
For the health of his family, he decided to quit smoking.
只要…… (zhǐyào... )
“只要……” means “as long as... ” It is used to say that one condition is enough for a result to happen. The structure is “只要 + condition, + result.” It is very common in both spoken and written Chinese, and it often expresses confidence or encouragement.
只要明天天气好，我们就去爬山。
As long as the weather is good tomorrow, we will go hiking.
只要多练习，你的中文就一定会进步。
As long as you practise more, your Chinese will definitely improve.
只要你需要帮助，就可以随时给我打电话。
As long as you need help, you can call me at any time.
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