祭拜祖先 Ancestor Worship jìbài zǔxiān

Dialogues

Dialogues 1

中文

A：清明节到了，我们去祭拜祖先吧？
B：好的，我准备了一些祭品，水果、糕点、纸钱都有。
C：这次我们还带了祖先生前喜欢吃的糖葫芦。
B：嗯，希望祖先能够保佑我们。
A：是啊，也希望我们一家人都能平平安安的。
B：对了，祭拜的时候要注意什么？
C：记得要鞠躬、烧香，诚心诚意的表达对祖先的敬意。
A：好的，我知道了。

拼音

A：Qīngmíng jié dàole, wǒmen qù jìbài zǔxiān ba？
B：Hǎode, wǒ zhǔnbèi le yīxiē jìpǐn, shuǐguǒ, gāodiǎn, zhǐqián dōu yǒu。
C：Zhè cì wǒmen hái dài le zǔxiān shēngqián xǐhuan chī de tánghulú。
B：Èn, xīwàng zǔxiān nénggòu bǎoyòu wǒmen。
A：Shì a, yě xīwàng wǒmen yījiā rén dōu néng píng'ānpíng'ān de。
B：Duìle, jìbài de shíhòu yào zhùyì shénme？
C：Jìde yào jūgōng, shāoxiāng, chéngxīnchéngxìng de biǎodá duì zǔxiān de jìngyì。
A：Hǎode, wǒ zhīdào le。

English

A: Qingming Festival is here, shall we go to worship our ancestors?
B: Sure, I've prepared some offerings, fruits, cakes, and paper money.
C: This time we also brought the candied haws that our ancestors liked during their lifetime.
B: Yes, I hope our ancestors will protect us.
A: Yeah, I also hope our family can stay safe and sound.
B: By the way, what should we pay attention to during the worship?
C: Remember to bow, burn incense, and sincerely express your respect to your ancestors.
A: OK, I got it.

Dialogues 2

中文

English

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Common Phrases

祭拜祖先

jìbài zǔxiān

Ancestor worship

Cultural Background

中文

清明节是中华民族重要的传统节日，祭拜祖先是重要的习俗，表达了对祖先的追思和敬仰。

祭拜祖先的仪式和祭品因地域和家庭习俗而异，但基本流程是相同的：扫墓、祭祀、烧香、祭奠。

祭拜祖先的活动通常在家庭成员共同参与下进行，体现了家族的凝聚力。

拼音

Qīngmíng jié shì zhōnghuá mínzú zhòngyào de chuántǒng jiérì, jìbài zǔxiān shì zhòngyào de xísú, biǎodá le duì zǔxiān de zhuīsī hé jìngyǎng。

Jìbài zǔxiān de yíshì hé jìpǐn yīn dìyù hé jiātíng xísú ér yì, dàn jīběn liúchéng shì xiāngtóng de: sàomù, jìsì, shāoxiāng, jìdiàn。

Jìbài zǔxiān de huódòng tōngcháng zài jiātíng chéngyuán gòngtóng cānyù xià jìnxíng, tǐxiàn le jiāzú de níngjùlì。

English

Qingming Festival is an important traditional festival of the Chinese nation, and ancestor worship is an important custom that expresses the remembrance and respect for ancestors. The rituals and offerings of ancestor worship vary by region and family custom, but the basic process is the same: sweeping tombs, offering sacrifices, burning incense, and paying respects. Ancestor worship activities are usually carried out with the joint participation of family members, reflecting the cohesion of the family.

Advanced Expressions

中文

慎终追远，尊老敬贤

饮水思源，不忘根本

缅怀先人，激励后代

拼音

shèn zhōng zhuī yuǎn, zūn lǎo jìng xián

yǐn shuǐ sī yuán, bù wàng gēnběn

miǎn huái xiānrén, jīlì hòudài

English

To honor the dead and remember the distant past; to respect the elderly and the virtuous

To remember the source of our well-being and never forget our origins

To cherish the memory of our ancestors and inspire future generations

Cultural Taboos

中文

祭拜祖先时，要注意穿着得体，言行举止要恭敬，不要大声喧哗或做出不敬的行为。在祭祀过程中，不要随意触碰祭品或其他物品。

拼音

jìbài zǔxiān shí, yào zhùyì chuān zhuōng détǐ, yánxíng jǔzhǐ yào gōngjìng, bù yào dàshēng xuānhuá huò zuò chū bù jìng de xíngwéi。zài jìsì guòchéng zhōng, bù yào suíyì chùpèng jìpǐn huò qítā wùpǐn。

English

When worshipping ancestors, pay attention to your attire, be respectful in your words and actions, avoid loud noises or disrespectful behavior. During the sacrifice, do not touch offerings or other items randomly.

Key Points

中文

祭拜祖先的场景通常在清明节、春节等传统节日进行，也有一些家庭会选择在祖先忌日进行祭拜。不同的地域和家庭可能有不同的习俗。

拼音

jìbài zǔxiān de chǎngjǐng tōngcháng zài qīngmíng jié, chūnjié děng chuántǒng jiérì jìnxíng, yě yǒu yīxiē jiātíng huì xuǎnzé zài zǔxiān jì rì jìnxíng jìbài。bùtóng de dìyù hé jiātíng kěnéng yǒu bùtóng de xísú。

English

Ancestor worship usually takes place during traditional festivals such as Qingming Festival and Spring Festival. Some families may also choose to worship their ancestors on their death anniversaries. Different regions and families may have different customs.

Practice Tips

中文

在练习对话时，可以尝试模拟真实的场景，例如在墓地或家中进行模拟练习。

注意语气和语调的变化，以更好地表达情感和意图。

可以邀请朋友或家人一起练习，互相纠正错误，并提高表达能力。

拼音

zài liànxí duìhuà shí, kěyǐ chángshì mōnǐ zhēnshí de chǎngjǐng, lìrú zài mùdì huò jiāzhōng jìnxíng mōnǐ liànxí。

zhùyì yǔqì hé yǔdiào de biànhuà, yǐ gèng hǎo de biǎodá qínggǎn hé yìtú。

kěyǐ yāoqǐng péngyou huò jiārén yīqǐ liànxí, hùxiāng jiūzhèng cuòwù, bìng tígāo biǎodá nénglì。

English

When practicing the dialogue, try to simulate real-world scenarios, such as practicing in a cemetery or at home. Pay attention to the changes in tone and intonation to better express emotions and intentions. You can invite friends or family to practice together, correct each other's mistakes, and improve your ability to express yourself.