Dialogue
佩戴香囊
Wearing Sachets
Pèidài xiāngnáng
Dialogue 1
A
你看,我的香囊多漂亮!这是我奶奶亲手缝制的,里面装着艾草和香料,可以驱蚊避邪。
nǐ kàn, wǒ de xiāngnáng duō piàoliang! zhè shì wǒ nǎinai qīnshǒu féngzhì de, lǐmiàn zhuāngzhe àicǎo hé xiāngliào, kěyǐ qū wén bì xié.
Look, how beautiful my sachet is! My grandmother made it by hand. It's filled with mugwort and spices, to ward off mosquitoes and evil spirits.
B
哇,真精致!香囊的图案是什么寓意呢?
wā, zhēn jīngzhì! xiāngnáng de tú'àn shì shénme yùyì ne?
Wow, it's exquisite! What does the pattern on the sachet mean?
C
这是代表吉祥如意的图案,端午节戴上它,可以保佑平安健康。
zhè shì dàibiǎo jíxiáng rúyì de tú'àn, duānwǔ jié dài shang tā, kěyǐ bǎoyòu píng'ān jiànkāng.
It's a pattern that represents good luck and auspiciousness. Wearing it during the Dragon Boat Festival is said to bring safety and health.
B
端午节啊,听起来很有趣,你们的节日习俗真特别!
duānwǔ jié a, tīng qǐlái hěn yǒuqù, nǐmen de jiérì xísú zhēn tèbié!
The Dragon Boat Festival? It sounds interesting! Your festival customs are really unique!
A
是啊,我们还有赛龙舟、吃粽子等等,有机会你来体验一下!
shì a, wǒmen hái yǒu sài lóngzhōu, chī zòngzi děng děng, yǒu jīhuì nǐ lái tǐyàn yīxià!
Yes, we also have dragon boat races and eat zongzi. You should come and experience it sometime!
B
好啊,到时候一定去!
hǎo a, dàoshíhòu yīdìng qù!
Sure, I'll definitely go then!