折柳 Breaking Willow Branches Zhé Liǔ

Dialogues

Dialogues 1

中文

A:你知道吗?今天是清明节,我们要去给祖先扫墓,还要折柳枝。
B:折柳枝?这是什么习俗?
A:这是一个古老的习俗,代表着对逝者的思念和对未来的希望。柳枝具有生命力,象征着重生。
B:听起来很有意义。那你们是怎么折柳枝的呢?
A:我们通常会选择一些比较柔软的柳枝,然后轻轻地折断,小心翼翼的,不能弄断。折好后,我们会把柳枝插在墓碑旁,或者带回家里。
B:原来如此。那你们折柳枝的时候还会说些什么话吗?
A:我们会默默地念叨着对祖先的思念,希望他们一切安好。有时候也会和家人朋友一起聊聊以前和逝者相处的点点滴滴。

拼音

A:Nǐ zhīdào ma?Jīntiān shì qīngmíngjié,wǒmen yào qù gěi zǔxiān sàomù,hái yào zhé liǔzhī。
B:Zhé liǔzhī?Zhè shì shénme xísú?
A:Zhè shì yīgè gǔlǎo de xísú,dàibiǎo zhe duì shìzhě de sīniàn hé duì wèilái de xīwàng。Liǔzhī jùyǒu shēngmìnglì,xiàngzhēngzhe chóngshēng。
B:Tīng qǐlái hěn yǒuyìyì。Nà nǐmen shì zěnme zhé liǔzhī de ne?
A:Wǒmen tōngcháng huì xuǎnzé yīxiē bǐjiào róuruǎn de liǔzhī,ránhòu qīngqīng de zhēduàn,xiǎoxīnxiàoxīn de,bùnéng nòngduàn。Zhē hǎo hòu,wǒmen huì bǎ liǔzhī chā zài mùbēi páng,huòzhě dài huí jiā lǐ。
B:Yuánlái rúcǐ。Nà nǐmen zhé liǔzhī de shíhòu hái huì shuō xiē shénme huà ma?
A:Wǒmen huì mòmò de niàndāo zhe duì zǔxiān de sīniàn,xīwàng tāmen yīqiè ānhǎo。Yǒushíhòu yě huì hé jiārén péngyǒu yīqǐ liáoliáo yǐqián hé shìzhě xiāngchǔ de diǎndiǎn dīdī。

English

A: Do you know? Today is Tomb-Sweeping Day, and we're going to visit our ancestors' graves and break willow branches.
B: Break willow branches? What's that custom?
A: It's an ancient custom representing remembrance for the deceased and hope for the future. Willow branches, with their vitality, symbolize rebirth.
B: Sounds meaningful. How do you break the willow branches?
A: We usually choose softer willow branches and gently break them, carefully, without breaking them. After breaking, we insert the branches next to the tombstone or bring them home.
B: I see. Do you say anything when you break the branches?
A: We silently express our thoughts for our ancestors, hoping they are well. Sometimes we also chat with family and friends about our memories of the deceased.

Common Phrases

折柳

zhé liǔ

Breaking willow branches

Cultural Background

中文

清明节是中国重要的传统节日,人们会祭祖扫墓,折柳枝是其中一个重要的习俗,表达了人们对逝者的怀念和对未来的期盼。

拼音

Qīngmíngjié shì zhōngguó zhòngyào de chuántǒng jiérì,rénmen huì jì zǔ sàomù,zhé liǔzhī shì qízhōng yīgè zhòngyào de xísú,biǎodá le rénmen duì shìzhě de huáiniàn hé duì wèilái de qīpàn。

English

Tomb-Sweeping Day is an important traditional festival in China. People visit their ancestors' graves, and breaking willow branches is a significant custom, expressing remembrance for the deceased and hope for the future.

Advanced Expressions

中文

这折柳的习俗,蕴含着深刻的文化内涵,值得我们细细品味。

这柳枝,不仅是祭奠先人的象征,更是对未来美好生活的期盼。

拼音

Zhè zhé liǔ de xísú,yùnhánzhe shēnkè de wénhuà nèihán,zhídé wǒmen xìxì pǐnwèi。

Zhè liǔzhī,bù jǐn shì jìdiàn xiānrén de xiàngzhēng,gèngshì duì wèilái měihǎo shēnghuó de qīpàn。

English

This custom of breaking willow branches contains profound cultural meaning, worthy of our careful consideration.

These willow branches are not only a symbol of honoring ancestors, but also a hope for a bright future.

Cultural Taboos

中文

在祭奠过程中,要注意尊重逝者和他们的家人,不要大声喧哗或做出不敬的行为。

拼音

Zài jìdiàn guòchéng zhōng,yào zhùyì zūnzhòng shìzhě hé tāmen de jiārén,bùyào dàshēng xuānhuá huò zuò chū bùjìng de xíngwéi。

English

During the memorial service, it's important to respect the deceased and their family members, avoid loud noises or disrespectful behaviors.

Key Points

中文

折柳枝的习俗主要在清明节进行,选择柔软的柳枝,象征着对逝者的思念和对未来的美好祝愿。

拼音

Zhé liǔzhī de xísú zhǔyào zài qīngmíngjié jìnxíng,xuǎnzé róuruǎn de liǔzhī,xiàngzhēngzhe duì shìzhě de sīniàn hé duì wèilái de měihǎo zhùyuàn。

English

The custom of breaking willow branches mainly takes place on Tomb-Sweeping Day. Soft willow branches are chosen, symbolizing remembrance for the deceased and good wishes for the future.

Practice Tips

中文

可以先了解清明节的文化背景和相关习俗。

可以模拟与家人朋友的对话场景,练习表达对逝者的思念和对未来的希望。

可以多学习一些与清明节相关的词汇和表达方式,丰富表达内容。

拼音

Kěyǐ xiān liǎojiě qīngmíngjié de wénhuà bèijǐng hé xiāngguān xísú。

Kěyǐ mónǐ yǔ jiārén péngyǒu de duìhuà chǎngjǐng,liànxí biǎodá duì shìzhě de sīniàn hé duì wèilái de xīwàng。

Kěyǐ duō xuéxí yīxiē yǔ qīngmíngjié xiāngguān de cíhuì hé biǎodá fāngshì,fēngfù biǎodá nèiróng。

English

You can first learn about the cultural background and related customs of Tomb-Sweeping Day.

You can simulate conversation scenarios with family and friends, practicing expressing remembrance for the deceased and hope for the future.

You can learn more vocabulary and expressions related to Tomb-Sweeping Day to enrich your expression.