节日禁忌 Festival Taboos Jiérì jìnjì

Dialogues

Dialogues 1

中文

丽萨：你好！请问春节期间有什么需要注意的禁忌吗？
王先生：你好！春节期间有很多习俗和禁忌，比如初一不能扫地、不能说扫帚之类的词语，避免不好的寓意。还有，初一早上要穿新衣服，不能哭，要开开心心的。
丽萨：哦，原来如此！那初一可以理发吗？
王先生：初一最好不要理发，因为理发谐音“理发”，有“离开”的意思，寓意不好。
丽萨：明白了，谢谢你的讲解！
王先生：不客气！祝你春节快乐！

拼音

Lìsā: Nǐ hǎo! Qǐngwèn chūnjié qījiān yǒu shénme zhùyì de jìnjì ma?
Wáng xiānsheng: Nǐ hǎo! Chūnjié qījiān yǒu hěn duō xísú hé jìnjì, bǐrú chū yī bùnéng sǎodì, bùnéng shuō sǎozhou zhīlèi de cíyǔ, bìmiǎn bù hǎo de yùyì. Hái yǒu, chū yī zǎoshang yào chuān xīn yīfu, bùnéng kū, yào kāi kāixīnxīnde.
Lìsā: Ó, yuánlái rúcǐ! Nà chū yī kěyǐ lǐfà ma?
Wáng xiānsheng: Chū yī zuì hǎo bù yào lǐfà, yīnwèi lǐfà xiéyīn “lǐfà”, yǒu “líkāi” de yìsi, yùyì bù hǎo.
Lìsā: Míngbái le, xièxiè nǐ de jiǎngjiě!
Wáng xiānsheng: Bù kèqì! Zhù nǐ chūnjié kuàilè!

English

Lisa: Hello! Are there any taboos to be aware of during Chinese New Year?
Mr. Wang: Hello! There are many customs and taboos during Chinese New Year, such as not sweeping the floor on the first day and not saying words like "broom", to avoid bad omens. Also, you should wear new clothes on the first day of the new year, not cry, and be happy.
Lisa: Oh, I see! Can I get a haircut on the first day of the new year?
Mr. Wang: It's best not to get a haircut on the first day of the new year because it sounds like "leaving", which is not a good omen.
Lisa: I understand, thank you for explaining!
Mr. Wang: You're welcome! Happy Chinese New Year!

Dialogues 2

中文

English

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Common Phrases

春节期间的禁忌

Chūnjié qījiān de jìnjì

Taboos during Chinese New Year

Cultural Background

中文

春节期间的禁忌是中华文化的重要组成部分，反映了人们对美好生活的向往和祈福的心理。

拼音

Chūnjié qījiān de jìnjì shì Zhōnghuá wénhuà de zhòngyào zǔchéng bùfèn, fǎnyìng le rénmen duì měihǎo shēnghuó de xiàngwǎng hé qífú de xīnlǐ。

English

The taboos during Chinese New Year are an important part of Chinese culture, reflecting people's yearning for a better life and their wish for good fortune.

These customs are passed down through generations and are deeply embedded in the cultural fabric of China. Violation of these taboos is not usually met with severe consequences, but it is generally considered impolite and can be viewed as a lack of respect for tradition.

Advanced Expressions

中文

“有些节日习俗虽然看似古老，但却蕴含着丰富的文化内涵和哲理。”

“尊重当地的风俗习惯，是进行跨文化交流的重要前提。”

拼音

Yǒuxiē jiérì xísú suīrán kànshì gǔlǎo, dàn què yùnhánzhe fēngfù de wénhuà nèihán hé zhélǐ。

Zūnjìng dāngdì de fēngsú xíguàn, shì jìnxíng kuà wénhuà jiāoliú de zhòngyào qiántí。

English

"Some festival customs, while seemingly ancient, contain rich cultural connotations and philosophical implications."

"Respecting local customs is an important prerequisite for successful cross-cultural communication."

Cultural Taboos

中文

避免在节日里谈论不吉利的话题，例如死亡、疾病等；避免穿着过于鲜艳或暴露的服装；尊重长辈，注意礼貌用语。

拼音

Bìmǎn zài jiérì lǐ tánlùn bù jílì de huàtí, lìrú sǐwáng, jíbìng děng; bìmiǎn chuān zhuō guòyú xiānyàn huò bàolù de fúzhuāng; zūnjìng zhǎngbèi, zhùyì lǐmào yòngyǔ。

English

Avoid discussing inauspicious topics such as death and illness during festivals; avoid wearing overly bright or revealing clothing; respect elders and pay attention to polite language.

Key Points

中文

根据年龄、身份和场合选择合适的表达方式，避免使用过于正式或过于口语化的语言。

拼音

Gēnjù niánlíng, shēnfèn hé chǎnghé xuǎnzé héshì de biǎodá fāngshì, bìmiǎn shǐyòng guòyú zhèngshì huò guòyú kǒuyǔhuà de yǔyán。

English

Choose the appropriate expression based on age, status, and occasion, avoiding overly formal or colloquial language.

Practice Tips

中文

反复练习对话，熟悉常用表达；在实际生活中运用所学知识，不断积累经验；多与外国人交流，提高口语表达能力。

拼音

Fǎnfù liànxí duìhuà, shúxī chángyòng biǎodá; zài shíjì shēnghuó zhōng yùnyòng suǒxué zhīshì, bùduàn jīlěi jīngyàn; duō yǔ wàiguó rén jiāoliú, tígāo kǒuyǔ biǎodá nénglì。

English

Practice the dialogues repeatedly to become familiar with common expressions; apply the learned knowledge in real life to continuously accumulate experience; communicate with foreigners more to improve oral expression skills.