Dialogue
礼物选择
Gift Selection
lǐwù xuǎnzé
Dialogue 1
A
中秋节快到了,你准备送什么礼物给你的家人?
zhōngqiū jié kuài dàole, nǐ zhǔnbèi sòng shénme lǐwù gěi nǐ de jiārén?
Mid-Autumn Festival is coming soon, what gift are you planning to give your family?
B
我还真没想好呢,送月饼是不是有点太俗了?
wǒ hái zhēn méi xiǎng hǎo ne, sòng yuèbǐng shì bùshì yǒudiǎn tài sú le?
I haven't thought about it yet, aren't mooncakes a bit too common?
C
可以送一些有文化特色的东西,比如手工茶具或者中国结,既实用又显得有心意。
kěyǐ sòng yīxiē yǒu wénhuà tèsè de dōngxī, bǐrú shǒugōng chájù huòzhě zhōngguó jié, jì shíyòng yòu xiǎn de yǒu xīn yì。
You could give something with cultural significance, such as handmade tea sets or Chinese knots; it's both practical and thoughtful.
A
嗯,这个主意不错!我姐姐很喜欢喝茶,送茶具正合适。
ēn, zhège zhǔyi bùcuò!wǒ jiějiě hěn xǐhuan hē chá, sòng chájù zhèng héshì。
That's a good idea! My sister loves drinking tea, so a tea set would be perfect.
B
那我也试试看,送些有文化底蕴的礼物,显得更有意义。
nà wǒ yě shìshì kàn, sòng xiē yǒu wénhuà dǐyùn de lǐwù, xiǎn de gèng yǒu yìyì。
I'll try that too, giving gifts with cultural heritage makes it more meaningful.
C
对了,还可以送一些中国风的装饰品,比如带有中国传统图案的灯笼或者屏风,也很漂亮。
duìle, hái kěyǐ sòng yīxiē zhōngguó fēng de zhuāngshìpǐn, bǐrú dài yǒu zhōngguó chuántǒng tú'àn de dēnglóng huòzhě píngfēng, yě hěn piàoliang。
By the way, you could also give some Chinese-style ornaments, like lanterns or screens with traditional Chinese patterns, they are also very beautiful.
Dialogue 2
A
今年春节,打算送什么礼物给朋友?
jīnnián chūnjié, dǎsuàn sòng shénme lǐwù gěi péngyou?
What gift are you planning to give your friend for the Spring Festival this year?
B
我还在纠结,想送点特别的,但又怕他不喜欢。
wǒ hái zài jiūjié, xiǎng sòng diǎn tèbié de, dàn yòu pà tā bù xǐhuan。
I'm still struggling, I want to give something special but I'm afraid he won't like it.
C
可以考虑送一些具有中国传统特色的工艺品,比如剪纸、瓷器、漆器等,这些东西既能体现中国文化,又很精美。
kěyǐ kǎolǜ sòng yīxiē jùyǒu zhōngguó chuántǒng tèsè de gōngyìpǐn, bǐrú jiǎnzhǐ、cíqì、qīqì děng, zhèxiē dōngxī jì néng tǐxiàn zhōngguó wénhuà, yòu hěn jīngměi。
You could consider giving some handicrafts with traditional Chinese characteristics, such as paper-cuts, porcelain, lacquerware, etc. These things not only reflect Chinese culture but are also exquisite.
A
嗯,这样确实不错,既有面子,又不会显得俗气。
ēn, zhèyàng quèshí bùcuò, jì yǒu miànzi, yòu bù huì xiǎn de súqì。
Yes, that's really good, it's both prestigious and not tacky.
B
那我就去挑选一下吧,希望他能喜欢。
nà wǒ jiù qù tiāoxuǎn yīxià ba, xīwàng tā néng xǐhuan。
Then I'll go and choose one, hoping he likes it.