All Flashcards
What is the meaning of 春节 (Chūnjié)?
Chinese New Year or Spring Festival
What is the meaning of 家庭聚会 (jiātíng jùhuì)?
Family gathering
What is the meaning of 红色装饰 (hóngsè zhuāngshì)?
Red decorations
What is the meaning of 红包 (hóngbāo)?
Red envelope
What is the meaning of 年年有余 (nián nián yǒu yú)?
Have surplus every year
What is the meaning of 红对联 (hóng duìlián)?
Red couplets
What is the meaning of 爆竹 (bàozhú)?
Firecrackers
What is the meaning of 清明节 (Qīngmíng Jié)?
Qingming Festival
What is the meaning of 扫墓节 (sǎomù jié)?
Tomb Sweeping Day
What is the meaning of 祖先 (zǔxiān)?
Ancestors
What is the meaning of 墓地 (mùdì)?
Graves
What is the meaning of 纸钱 (zhǐqián)?
Joss paper
What is the meaning of 龙舟节 (Lóngzhōu Jié)?
Dragon Boat Festival
What is the meaning of 龙舟比赛 (lóngzhōu bǐsài)?
Dragon boat race
What is the meaning of 粽子 (zòngzi)?
Rice dumpling
What is the meaning of 中秋节 (Zhōngqiū Jié)?
Mid-Autumn Festival
What is the meaning of 月饼 (yuèbǐng)?
Mooncake
What is the meaning of 满月 (mǎnyuè)?
Full moon
Why is fish eaten during Chinese New Year?
It symbolizes surplus (年年有余 nián nián yǒu yú).
Why are red envelopes given during Chinese New Year?
They are given to children for good luck (好运 hǎoyùn).
Why should you avoid giving odd numbers in red envelopes?
Odd numbers are associated with funerals.
Why should the number four be avoided in gifts?
The pronunciation of four (四 sì) sounds like death (死 sǐ).
What is the purpose of Qingming Festival?
To honor ancestors (祖先 zǔxiān) by visiting graves (墓地 mùdì).
What activities are performed during Qingming Festival?
Cleaning graves, making offerings, burning joss paper, performing rituals.
Whom does the Dragon Boat Festival commemorate?
The poet Qu Yuan (屈原 Qū Yuán).
Why do people eat zongzi during the Dragon Boat Festival?
To honor Qu Yuan and distract the fish from his body.
What does the full moon symbolize during the Mid-Autumn Festival?
Unity (体和 tǐhé) and harmony (和谐 héxié).
What is the main activity during the Mid-Autumn Festival?
Eating mooncakes (月饼 yuèbǐng) and family gatherings.
What do people do during the Mid-Autumn Festival?
Eat mooncakes, light lanterns, hike, and watch dragon and lion dances.
What is the story of Nian?
A monster named Nian (年) would come to harm people every year, but is afraid of red, fire, and loud noises.