扫墓 Tomb Sweeping Sǎomù

Dialogues

Dialogues 1

中文

A：清明节到了，我们去爷爷奶奶的墓地扫墓吧？
B：好的，我准备一些祭品。需要带什么？
A：带些鲜花、水果、纸钱，还有香烛。
B：好的，我都会准备。到了墓地要注意些什么？
A：要先清理墓地，然后摆放祭品，上香，烧纸钱，最后默哀悼念。
B：我知道了，我会注意的。我们出发吧。
A：嗯，走吧。

拼音

A：Qingmingjie daole，women qu yeye nainai de mudide saomu ba？
B：Hao de，wo zhunbei yixie jiping。Xuyao dai shenme？
A：Dai xie xianhua，shuiguo，zhiqian，haiyou xiangzhu。
B：Hao de，wo dou hui zhunbei。Daole mudide yao zhuyi xie shenme？
A：Yao xian qingli mudi，ranhou baifang jiping，shangxiang，shao zhiqian，zuihou mo'ai daonian。
B：Wo zhidaole，wo hui zhuyi de。Women chufa ba。
A：En，zou ba。

English

A: Qingming Festival is coming, shall we go to grandpa and grandma's grave to pay our respects?
B: Sure, I'll prepare some offerings. What do we need to bring?
A: Let's bring some fresh flowers, fruits, joss paper, and incense.
B: Okay, I'll prepare everything. What should we pay attention to at the grave site?
A: First, we need to clean the grave site, then place the offerings, light incense, burn the joss paper, and finally observe a moment of silence to pay our respects.
B: I understand. I'll pay attention. Let's go.
A: Yes, let's go.

Common Phrases

扫墓

sǎomù

Sweep the tomb

Cultural Background

中文

清明节扫墓是中华民族的传统习俗，表达了对逝去亲人的缅怀和追思。

扫墓时一般会携带鲜花、水果、纸钱等祭品，表达对逝者的敬意。

扫墓活动通常在清明节进行，但有些地方也会在其他时间进行扫墓。

拼音

Qingmingjie saomu shi Zhonghua minzu de chuantong xisu, biaoda le dui shiqu qinren de mianhuai he zhuisi。

Saomu shi yiban hui chi dai xianhua，shuiguo，zhiqian deng jiping，biaoda dui shizhe de jingyi。

Saomu huodong tongchang zai Qingmingjie jinxing，dan youxie difang ye hui zai qita shijian jinxing saomu。

English

Sweeping tombs during the Qingming Festival is a traditional custom of the Chinese nation, expressing remembrance and mourning for deceased loved ones.

When sweeping tombs, people usually bring offerings such as fresh flowers, fruits, and joss paper to express their respect for the deceased.

Tomb-sweeping activities are usually carried out during the Qingming Festival, but some places may also perform tomb-sweeping at other times.

Advanced Expressions

中文

慎终追远，缅怀先人；

承先启后，发扬家风；

寄托哀思，表达敬意；

追忆往昔，展望未来。

拼音

Shènzhōng zhuī yuǎn, miǎnhuái xiānrén;

Chéngxiān qǐhòu, fāyáng jiāfēng;

Jìtuō āisī, biǎodá jìngyì;

Zhuīyì wǎngxī, zhǎnwàng wèilái。

English

Honoring ancestors and cherishing memories;

Carrying on traditions and family values;

Expressing sorrow and paying respects;

Recalling the past and looking towards the future.

Cultural Taboos

中文

扫墓时要注意衣着整洁，言行举止要庄重，不要大声喧哗，也不要随意攀折花木。不要在墓地拍照留念，也不要进行其他娱乐活动。

拼音

Sǎomù shí yào zhùyì yīzhuó zhěngjié，yánxíng jǔzhǐ yào zhuāngzhòng，búyào dàshēng xuānhuá，yě bùyào suíyì pānzhé huā mù。Búyào zài mùdì pāizhào liùniàn，yě bùyào jìnxíng qítā yúlè huódòng。

English

When sweeping tombs, pay attention to your attire and appearance; your behavior should be solemn. Avoid loud noises, do not casually pick flowers and plants. Do not take photos at the grave site and avoid other entertainment activities.

Key Points

中文

扫墓是中华民族重要的传统节日活动，适宜各个年龄段的人群参与，但需要注意安全和尊重逝者。

拼音

Sǎomù shì Zhōnghuá mínzú zhòngyào de chuántǒng jiérì huódòng, shìyí gègè niánlíng duàn de rénqún cānyǔ, dàn yào zhùyì ānquán hé zūnjìng shìzhě。

English

Tomb sweeping is an important traditional festival activity for the Chinese nation, suitable for all age groups, but attention should be paid to safety and respect for the deceased.

Practice Tips

中文

可以模拟真实的扫墓场景，练习对话；

可以和朋友或家人一起练习，增加趣味性；

可以尝试用不同的语气和语调练习，提高表达能力；

可以查找相关的资料，丰富知识储备。

拼音

Kěyǐ mòní zhēnshí de sǎomù chǎngjǐng，liànxí duìhuà；

Kěyǐ hé péngyou huò jiārén yīqǐ liànxí，zēngjiā qùwèixìng；

Kěyǐ chángshì yòng bùtóng de yǔqì hé yǔdiào liànxí，tígāo biǎodá nénglì；

Kěyǐ cházhǎo xiāngguān de zīliào，fēngfù zhīshì chǔbèi。

English

You can simulate real tomb-sweeping scenarios and practice dialogues;

You can practice with friends or family to increase the fun;

You can try practicing with different tones and intonations to improve your expression skills;

You can look up related information to enrich your knowledge base.