台北夜市的夜晚像是一幅色彩斑斓的画卷。

The night at the Táiběi night market is like a colorful painting.

夜市的每一个角落都闪烁着红色和金色的灯光。

Every corner of the market is illuminated with red and gold lights.

空气中弥漫着胡椒饼和臭豆腐的香气，令人垂涎欲滴。

The air is filled with the aroma of hújiāobǐng and chòu dòufu, making mouths water.

就在这个热闹的市场里，丽丽显得有些紧张。

In this bustling market, Lìlì seemed a bit nervous.

丽丽是一个年轻的姑娘，她非常重视春节的传统。

Lìlì is a young woman who values the traditions of the Chūnjié.

今年，她的父母要来台北探亲，她希望在家里布置出一个温馨的年节氛围。

This year, her parents were coming to Táiběi to visit, and she hoped to decorate her home with a warm festive atmosphere.

她带着小本子，列了长长的购物清单，包括对联、年糕和花灯等。

She carried a small notebook with a long shopping list that included duìlián, niángāo, and lanterns.

和她同行的朋友有两个——伟和健，他们都很支持丽丽的想法。

She was accompanied by two friends, Wěi and Jiàn, who both supported her idea.

伟说：“丽丽，我们先从对联开始吧，那是春节必不可少的。”

Wěi said, "Lìlì, let's start with the duìlián, they're essential for the New Year."

健补充说：“对，先找红色的，能增添喜庆的气氛。”

Jiàn added, "Yes, let's find red ones to add a festive atmosphere."

他们穿梭在人群中，终于找到了一家卖对联的摊位。

They weaved through the crowd and finally found a stall selling duìlián.

丽丽挑了几副喜庆的对联，价格也不贵，她很满意。

Lìlì picked out a few festive pairs, and they weren't expensive, which made her satisfied.

然而，市场太大了，各种摊位让她眼花缭乱，预算也开始紧张。

However, the market was huge, with a variety of stalls that dazzled her, and her budget started to feel tight.

“丽丽，传统糕点那边好多选择。”伟指着不远处的摊位说。

"Lìlì, there are many choices over there for traditional pastries," Wěi pointed out a nearby stall.

但丽丽的目光被另一样东西吸引住了——是一只美丽的花灯，挂在摊子的最高处。

But Lìlì's attention was caught by something else—a beautiful lantern hanging at the top of a stall.

它通体透明，红色的灯光从中心发散出来，格外惹人注目。

It was fully transparent, with red light radiating from its center, making it exceptionally eye-catching.

一问价格，比她的预算多了不少。

Upon asking the price, she found it to be well above her budget.

丽丽站在那里，心中迟疑：“应该买吗？但这灯这么特别，父母一定喜欢。”

Lìlì stood there, hesitating: "Should I buy it? But this lantern is so special, my parents would definitely like it."

伟和健都劝她根据预算买东西，但丽丽最后还是决定买下那只花灯。

Wěi and Jiàn both advised her to buy things within her budget, but ultimately, Lìlì decided to buy the lantern.

她告诉自己：“我可以买些便宜的装饰品代替其他的。”

She told herself, "I can buy cheaper decorations for the other items."

当丽丽父母到来的时候，他们在进门那一瞬间就被那只花灯吸引住了。

When Lìlì's parents arrived, they were immediately captivated by the lantern as they entered the house.

“哇，太漂亮了。”他们赞叹道。

"Wow, it's beautiful," they exclaimed.

虽然家里少了些其他的装饰，但这样的选择却让他们有了家的感受。

Although the home was missing some other decorations, this choice gave them a sense of home.

丽丽在心中明白，春节的真正意义是团聚和欢乐。

Lìlì understood in her heart that the true meaning of Chūnjié is reunion and joy.

在父母的赞许中，她找到了坚持传统的自信。

With her parents’ praise, she found confidence in maintaining tradition.

突如其来的暖意温暖了每个人的心，也让丽丽的脸上绽放出笑容。

A sudden warmth filled everyone's hearts, putting a smile on Lìlì's face.

她领悟到，完美并不重要，心意才是节日的真正核心。

She realized that perfection isn't important; sincerity is the true essence of the holiday.