Sanmao Joins The Army / English-Chinese Bilingual Edition / Chinese Classic Colorful Comic Strip / by Zhang Leping, including full metadata:

Product Details

• Title: Sanmao Joins The Army / 三毛当兵记

• Author: Zhang Leping / 张乐平

• Format: Paperback

• Pages: 126

• Publisher: Zhang Leping (2010)

• Language: English-Chinese Bilingual

• ISBN-10: 7543943727

• ISBN-13: 978-7543943728 / 9787543943728

• Dimensions: 8.4 x 6.9 x 0.3 inches

• Shipping Weight: 6.4 ounces

Overview

English:
Sanmao Joins The Army is a beloved classic from Zhang Leping, one of China’s most cherished comic artists. First published during the 1940s, this colorful illustrated story follows the orphan boy Sanmao as he joins the military during a turbulent time in Chinese history. Told through vivid imagery and minimal dialogue, the comic offers a poignant, humorous, and often heartbreaking look at war through the eyes of a child. This English-Chinese bilingual edition makes it accessible for readers of both languages, and introduces a cornerstone of Chinese comic art to the international stage.

中文：
《三毛当兵记》是中国著名漫画家张乐平的经典作品之一，首次发表于20世纪40年代。这部漫画以孤儿三毛参军的经历为主线，通过鲜明生动的图画与简洁的文字，描绘出一个孩子眼中的战争世界，既感人至深，又充满讽刺与幽默。本书为中英文双语版，让更多读者了解这部中国漫画艺术的重要代表作。

Product Features

English:

• Classic Chinese comic strip by Zhang Leping

• Fully bilingual: Chinese text with English translations

• Colored illustrations throughout

• Preserves original historical and cultural context

• Ideal for language learners, comic collectors, and cultural historians

中文：

• 张乐平先生的经典中国漫画

• 中英文对照，方便学习与阅读

• 全彩插图，视觉生动

• 还原原作历史背景与文化价值

• 适合语言学习者、漫画收藏者与文化研究者

About the Character – Sanmao

English:
Sanmao, a thin orphan with only three hairs on his head, became a symbol of the struggles of ordinary people during wartime. His resilience, innocence, and sense of justice have made him an enduring figure in Chinese popular culture.

中文：
三毛，一个瘦小孤儿，头上只有三根头发，象征着战争年代普通百姓的生活困苦。他坚强、纯真且富有正义感，是中国大众文化中长盛不衰的经典人物。

Perfect For

• Bilingual readers

• Chinese comic enthusiasts

• Fans of historical and war-themed stories

• Educational use in classrooms

• Collectors of classic Chinese literature in translation

We Welcome Your Feedback!

English:
Have you read Sanmao Joins The Army? Share your thoughts and let others discover the power of Chinese illustrated storytelling.
中文：
你读过《三毛当兵记》吗？欢迎留言分享你的感受，让更多人认识这部中国经典漫画。

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English:
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中文：
#三毛 #张乐平 #中英文双语漫画 #中国经典漫画 #漫画艺术 #三毛当兵记 #战争与儿童 #文化经典