In ancient China, there lived a wise and devoted mother named Mencius' mother.
在古代中国，有一位聪明而慈爱的母亲，她是孟子的母亲。

She was determined to provide the best upbringing for her son, Mencius.
她决心为儿子孟子提供最好的教育环境。

At first, they lived near a cemetery.
起初，他们住在一座墓地附近。

Young Mencius began mimicking the rituals of funerals, playing games that imitated mourning.
年幼的孟子开始模仿葬礼的仪式，玩起了模拟悼念的游戏。

The mother, realizing the impact of the environment, decided to move.
母亲意识到环境的影响，决定搬家。

They relocated to a bustling marketplace.
他们搬到了一个繁忙的集市旁边。

However, Mencius started copying the behaviors of merchants, shouting and bargaining.
然而，孟子开始模仿商人们的行为，大声叫卖和讨价还价。

Seeing this, the mother knew the marketplace was also unsuitable.
看到这一幕，母亲知道集市也不是合适的地方。

Finally, they moved near a school.
最后，他们搬到了学校附近。

Surrounded by diligent students and scholars, Mencius developed an interest in learning.
在勤奋的学生和学者的熏陶下，孟子对学习产生了兴趣。

He began studying with great enthusiasm, eventually becoming a renowned philosopher.
他开始热情地学习，最终成为一位著名的哲学家。

The mother’s efforts ensured he grew up with strong morals and values.
母亲的努力确保了孟子在良好的道德与价值观中成长。

The story of Mencius' mother moving three times teaches us the importance of environment in shaping a person’s character.
孟母三迁的故事告诉我们，环境对一个人性格的塑造至关重要。