染雾春节习俗英语对话 篇一
Title: Chinese New Year Customs - A Cultural Celebration
A: Hey, have you ever celebrated Chinese New Year before? It's such a festive and exciting time!
B: No, I haven't. I'm curious, though. Could you tell me more about the customs and traditions associated with Chinese New Year?
A: Of course! One of the most important traditions is the reunion dinner. It's a time when families gather together and enjoy a feast to celebrate the coming of the new year. Everyone looks forward to this meal as it symbolizes unity and prosperity.
B: That sounds lovely! Are there any specific dishes that are typically served during the reunion dinner?
A: Absolutely! Some must-have dishes include fish, which represents abundance and surplus; dumplings, symbolizing wealth and good luck; and rice cakes, which are believed to bring harmony and unity within the family. Each dish holds its own symbolism and significance.
B: That's fascinating! What other customs are observed during Chinese New Year?
A: Another important custom is giving red envelopes, known as "hongbao" in Chinese. These are monetary gifts given by elders to children and unmarried individuals. The red color symbolizes good luck and wards off evil spirits. It's always exciting to receive hongbao during Chinese New Year!
B: That sounds like a fun tradition! Are there any other customs or activities associated with Chinese New Year?
A: Yes, definitely! People often clean their houses thoroughly before the New Year to sweep away any bad luck and make room for good fortune. Red decorations are also put up, such as lanterns and couplets, to create a festive atmosphere. Additionally, lion and dragon dances are performed to bring good luck and scare away evil spirits.
B: I've seen pictures of those dances, and they look incredible! I would love to witness one in person someday.
A: You should definitely try to experience it! Chinese New Year is a time filled with joy, laughter, and an overwhelming sense of community. It's a celebration that brings people together to honor their traditions and welcome a new beginning.
B: It sounds like a wonderful celebration indeed. I hope I have the opportunity to celebrate Chinese New Year with you and your family someday!
A: That would be amazing! Chinese New Year is all about spreading happiness and good fortune, and sharing it with friends is always a special experience. I'm sure you would enjoy it!
春节习俗英语对话 篇二
Title: The Significance of Chinese New Year Customs
A: Chinese New Year is just around the corner! Are you familiar with the customs and traditions associated with this festival?
B: Yes, I know a bit about it. I've heard that Chinese New Year is a time of great celebration and that there are many customs and rituals involved. Could you tell me more about their significance?
A: Absolutely! One important custom is the act of giving red envelopes, or hongbao, to children and unmarried individuals. It symbolizes good luck and is believed to ward off evil spirits. The money inside the red envelope is seen as a blessing for the recipient.
B: That's interesting! Are there any specific rules or etiquette associated with giving and receiving red envelopes?
A: Yes, there are a few. The red envelopes should always be given and received with both hands as a sign of respect. It's also customary for married couples to give red envelopes to children and unmarried individuals. The amount of money inside the envelope is not as important as the gesture itself.
B: I see. That's a beautiful way to spread happiness and good fortune during the New Year. What other customs are observed during this time?
A: Another important custom is the reunion dinner, where families come together to share a meal. It's a time for families to express gratitude for the past year and to pray for a prosperous year ahead. The reunion dinner symbolizes unity and harmony within the family.
B: That's a beautiful sentiment. Are there any specific dishes that are typically served during the reunion dinner?
A: Yes, there are several symbolic dishes. Fish is a must-have, as it represents abundance and surplus. Dumplings symbolize wealth and good luck. Rice cakes are also commonly served, as they are believed to bring harmony and unity within the family. Each dish carries its own symbolism and significance.
B: It's fascinating how every aspect of the Chinese New Year celebration holds a deeper meaning. Are there any other customs or activities associated with the festival?
A: Yes, there are many! People often clean their houses thoroughly before the New Year as a way to sweep away any bad luck and make room for good fortune. Red decorations, such as lanterns and couplets, are put up to create a festive atmosphere. Lion and dragon dances are performed to bring good luck and scare away evil spirits.
B: It's incredible how rich the Chinese New Year traditions are. It's not just a celebration but also an opportunity to connect with one's heritage and honor the values passed down through generations.
A: Exactly! Chinese New Year is a time of joy, togetherness, and reflection. It's a celebration that brings people closer and allows them to express their hopes and wishes for the coming year.
B: I can see why Chinese New Year is such an important and cherished festival. I hope to experience it firsthand someday.
A: You should definitely try to! It's a celebration unlike any other, and I'm sure you would thoroughly enjoy it.
春节习俗英语对话 篇三
2014 Spring Festival falls on January 31. The holiday in China starts from January 31 to February 6, 2014. It is the Year of the Horse according to Chinese zodiac。
2014年农历春节是1月31号。这次春节假期从1月31日延续到2月6日。根据中国生肖算法，2014年是马年。
Chinese Spring Festival, also called Lunar New Year, has more than 4,000 years of history. Being one of the traditional Chinese festivals, it is the grandest and the most important festival for Chinese people. It is also the time for the whole families to get together, which is similar with Christmas Day to the westerners. Originating during the Shang Dynasty (about 17th - 11th century BC)， Spring Festival, which celebrates family reunion, is full of rich and colorful activities, and hopes with the advent of spring and flowers blossoming. People from different regions and different ethnic groups celebrate it in their unique ways。
中国的春节，也被称为农历新年，迄今已有四千多年的历史。对于中国人来说，这是规模最大，最重要的传统节日。就如同西方的圣诞节一样，春节是一家团聚的日子。春节起源于商朝(公元前11-17世纪)，为了庆祝全家团圆和表达对春暖花开的期盼，节日期间会准备丰富多彩的活动。不同地区和不同少数民族人们会用自己独特的方式庆祝这一传统节日。
Festival Time
节日时长
It comes on the first day of Chinese lunar calendar and lasts for almost half of a month. But in folk custom, this traditional holiday lasts from the 23rd day of the twelfth month to the 15th day of the first month (Lantern Festival) in the lunar calendar. Among these days, the New Year’s Eve and the first day of the New Year is the peak time. The exact days are different in every year according to the lunar calendar。
春节从农历新年第一天开始，几乎要持续一整个月。但在民间传统中，这一节日从腊月23日就开始了，直到正月十五(元宵节)。在这些天里，除夕和春节第一天是最热闹的时候。根据农历，每年除夕和春节所在的公历日期都有所不同。
History
春节由来
It is said that the custom of Spring Festival started in when people offered sacrifice to ancestors in the last month of Chinese lunar calendar. At that time, people prepared the sacrifice by doing thorough cleaning, having bathes and so on. Later, people began to worship different deities as well on that day. It is the time that almost all the farm works were done and people have free time. The sacrificing time changed according to the farming schedule and was not fixed until the Han Dynasty (202BC-220AD). The customs of worshipping deities and ancestors remains even though the ceremonies are not as grand as before. It is also the time that spring is coming, so people held all kinds of ceremonies to welcome it。
据说，春节起初源于人们在农历腊月祭祀先祖，在那期间，人们为了祭祀会做大扫除，沐浴换衣等等。后来人们开始在那一天敬奉神明。春节期间正好各种农耕活动结束，人们有空余时间。最开始的祭祀日期由于农耕活动并不固定，直到汉朝(公元前202年-公元220年)才固定下来。祭祀神明和先祖的传统延续下来，但并不像以前那样浩大。春节也是春天的开始，所以人们会举办各种仪式迎接春天的到来。
Legends
春节传说
There are many legends about Spring Festival in Chinese culture. In folk culture, it is also called “guonian” (meaning “passing a year”). It is said that the “nian” (year) was a strong monster which was fierce and cruel and ate one kind of animal including human being a day. Human beings were scared about it and had to hide on the evening when the “nian” came out. Later, people found that “nian” was very scared about the red color and fireworks. So after that, people use red color and fireworks or firecrackers to drive away “nian”. As a result, the custom of using red color and setting off fireworks remains。
中国文化中有很多关于春节的传说。在传统文化中，春节亦被称为“过年”。传说“年”是一种凶猛异常的怪物，每天都会吃一种动物(包括人)。人们非常惧怕他，当“年”夜间出来活动时，人们会找地方躲起来。后来，人们发现“年”非常害怕红色和爆竹，于是，人们用红色和鞭炮来驱赶“年”。久而久之，春节用大红色和放鞭炮的习俗就保留了下来。
Festivities Schedule
春节活动
Preparing the New Year starts 7 days before the New Year’s Eve. According to Chinese lunar calendar, people start to clean the house on Dec. 24, butcher on Dec. 26th and so on. People have certain things to do on each day. These activities will end Jan. 15th of the lunar calendar。
新年的准备工作在除夕前的七天就开始了。根据中国农历，人们从腊月二十四开始打扫屋子，二十六日杀猪宰羊等等。每一天都有不同的活动，所有这些活动将在正月十五结束。
Customs and Practices
传统习俗
Every family does a thorough house cleaning and purchases enough food, including fish, meat, roasted nuts and seeds, all kinds of candies and fruits, etc, for the festival period. Also, new clothes must be bought, especially for children. Red scrolls with complementary poetic couplets, one line on each side of the gate, are pasted at every gate. The Chinese character 'Fu' is pasted on the center of the door and paper-cut pictures adorn windows。
过年期间，每家每户都会做大扫除，购买丰富的食物，包括鱼肉坚果，水果糖果等。另外，春节必须买新衣服，尤其是给小孩子购买。门上贴上新对联和福字，窗户上还要贴上窗花。
Taboos
春节禁忌
The Spring Festival is a start for a new year, so it is regarded as the omen of a year. People have many taboos during this period. Many bad words related to “death”， “broken”， “killing”， “ghost” and “illness” or “sickness” are forbidden during conversations. In some places, there are more specific details. They consider it unlucky if the barrel of rice is empty, because they think they will have nothing to eat in the next year. Taking medicine is forbidden on this day, otherwise, people will have sick for the whole year and take medicine constantly。
春节是新的一年的开始，预示着一年的运气，所以过年期间有很多禁忌，比如“死”“破”“杀”“鬼”“病”这类字眼是谈话中要避免的。在某些地方还有一些特殊的禁忌，比如新年米缸空了不是好兆头，因为这预示着新的一年将没东西吃，春节那天也不能吃药，这会预示着新的一年疾病产生，医药不断。
Festival Food
节日美食
Food during this happy event has its characteristics, which is the representative of Chinese festival food c
春节期间的食物也很有特色，代表着中国传统饮食文化，饺子和团圆饭是不可或缺的，冷盘热菜都得上，鱼也是春节一道重要的菜肴，它代表了人们年年有余的期望。
Best Places to Go
节日去去处
In China, different places have their own traditions and activities to celebrate the Spring Festival. Beijing, Guangzhou, Xian and Pingyao are some good places to go if one intends to come during the time period. If one does not want to travel so long, but still want to enjoy the atmosphere of Chinese New Year, the local Chinatown is the best place。
在中国，不同的地方庆祝春节的方式和传统各不相同。北京、广州、西安和平遥是不错的春节去处。如果国外的朋友不想去这么远的地方，当地的中国城是感受春节氛围的好地方。
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