解释习俗 Explanation of Customs Jiěshì xísú

Dialogues

Dialogues 1

中文

A:你知道中国的春节习俗吗?
B:我知道一些,比如放鞭炮、吃饺子,还有拜年。
但具体细节我不是很了解。
你可以给我解释一下吗?
A:好的。春节是中国的传统节日,也是一年中最重要的一天,庆祝新的一年的到来。放鞭炮是为了驱除邪祟,祈求来年平安吉祥;吃饺子是因为饺子的形状像元宝,象征着财富和好运;拜年则是向长辈和亲友表达问候和祝福。
B:原来如此!那春节期间还有什么其他的习俗呢?
A:还有很多,比如贴春联,寓意新年新气象;舞狮舞龙,表演精彩的节目,祈求来年风调雨顺;走亲访友,增进感情等等。
B:听起来很丰富多彩啊!有机会我一定要去体验一下。
A:欢迎!相信你会非常喜欢中国的春节。

拼音

A:Nǐ zhīdào zhōngguó de chūnjié xísú ma?
B:Wǒ zhīdào yīxiē,bǐrú fàng biānpào,chī jiǎozi,hái yǒu bàinián。
Dàn jùtǐ xìjié wǒ bùshì hěn liǎojiě。
Nǐ kěyǐ gěi wǒ jiěshì yīxià ma?
A:Hǎo de。Chūnjié shì zhōngguó de chuántǒng jiérì,yěshì yīnián zhōng zuì zhòngyào de yī tiān,qìngzhù xīn de yī nián de dàolái。Fàng biānpào shì wèile qūchú xiéchóng,qíqiú lái nián píng'ān jíxiáng;chī jiǎozi shì yīnwèi jiǎozi de xíngzhuàng xiàng yuánbǎo,xiàngzhēngzhe cáifù hé hǎoyùn; bàinián zé shì xiàng zhǎngbèi hé qīnyǒu biǎodá wènhòu hé zhùfú。
B:Yuánlái rúcǐ!Nà chūnjié qījiān hái yǒu shénme qítā de xísú ne?
A:Hái yǒu hěn duō,bǐrú tiē chūnlián,yùyì xīnnián xīn qìxiàng;wǔshī wǔlóng,biǎoyǎn jīngcǎi de jiémù,qíqiú lái nián fēngdiào yǔshùn;zǒu qīn fǎngyǒu,zēngjìn gǎnqíng děngděng。
B:Tīng qǐlái hěn fēngfù duōcǎi a!Yǒu jīhuì wǒ yīdìng yào qù tǐyàn yīxià。
A:Huānyíng!Xiāngxìn nǐ huì fēicháng xǐhuan zhōngguó de chūnjié。

English

A: Do you know about Chinese New Year customs?
B: I know a few, like setting off firecrackers, eating dumplings, and paying New Year's greetings. But I'm not very familiar with the details. Could you explain them to me?
A: Sure. Chinese New Year is a traditional festival in China, and it's the most important day of the year, celebrating the arrival of the new year. Setting off firecrackers is to drive away evil spirits and pray for peace and good fortune in the coming year; eating dumplings is because the shape of dumplings is similar to ingots, symbolizing wealth and good luck; paying New Year's greetings is to express greetings and blessings to elders and friends.
B: I see! What other customs are there during Chinese New Year?
A: There are many others, such as pasting Spring Festival couplets, which symbolize a new beginning; lion and dragon dances, performing wonderful programs, praying for a good harvest in the coming year; visiting relatives and friends, strengthening relationships, and so on.
B: It sounds very colorful! I must experience it someday.
A: Welcome! I believe you will love Chinese New Year.

Common Phrases

解释习俗

jiěshì xísú

Explain customs

Cultural Background

中文

春节是中国最重要的传统节日,许多习俗都与祈福、驱邪、团圆等主题相关。解释习俗时,需注意场合,正式场合应使用较为正式的语言,而非正式场合则可较为轻松。

拼音

Chūnjié shì zhōngguó zuì zhòngyào de chuántǒng jiérì, xǔduō xísú dōu yǔ qífú, qūxié, tuányuán děng zhǔtí xiāngguān. Jiěshì xísú shí, xū zhùyì chǎnghé, zhèngshì chǎnghé yīng shǐyòng jiào wéi zhèngshì de yǔyán, ér fēi zhèngshì chǎnghé zé kě jiào wéi qīngsōng。

English

Chinese New Year is the most important traditional festival in China, and many customs are related to blessings, exorcism, and family reunion. When explaining customs, attention should be paid to the occasion; formal occasions should use more formal language, while informal occasions can be more relaxed.

Advanced Expressions

中文

这个习俗源远流长,蕴含着丰富的文化内涵。

这个习俗的起源可以追溯到……

拼音

Zhège xísú yuányuǎn liúcháng, yùnhánzhe fēngfù de wénhuà nèihán。

Zhège xísú de qǐyuán kěyǐ zhuīsù dào……

English

This custom has a long history and is rich in cultural connotation.

The origin of this custom can be traced back to…

Cultural Taboos

中文

在解释习俗时,避免使用带有歧视或偏见的语言,尊重不同的文化背景。不要对其他国家的习俗进行过多的评价或批判。

拼音

Zài jiěshì xísú shí, bìmiǎn shǐyòng dài yǒu qìshì huò piānjiàn de yǔyán, zūnzhòng bùtóng de wénhuà bèijǐng. Bùyào duì qítā guójiā de xísú jìnxíng guòdū de píngjià huò pīpàn.

English

When explaining customs, avoid using discriminatory or biased language, respect different cultural backgrounds. Do not over-evaluate or criticize the customs of other countries.

Key Points

中文

解释习俗时,需根据对方的文化背景和理解能力调整语言,并注意场合的正式程度。要确保对方能够理解你的解释。

拼音

Jiěshì xísú shí, xū gēnjù duìfāng de wénhuà bèijǐng hé lǐjiě nénglì tiáozhěng yǔyán, bìng zhùyì chǎnghé de zhèngshì chéngdù. Yào quèbǎo duìfāng nénggòu lǐjiě nǐ de jiěshì.

English

When explaining customs, adjust your language according to the other person's cultural background and understanding, and pay attention to the formality of the occasion. Make sure the other person understands your explanation.

Practice Tips

中文

多了解不同文化背景的习俗,并尝试用自己的语言进行解释。

多与不同文化背景的人进行交流,练习用不同语言表达相同的含义。

拼音

Duō liǎojiě bùtóng wénhuà bèijǐng de xísú, bìng chángshì yòng zìjǐ de yǔyán jìnxíng jiěshì.

Duō yǔ bùtóng wénhuà bèijǐng de rén jìnxíng jiāoliú, liànxí yòng bùtóng yǔyán biǎodá xiāngtóng de hányì。

English

Learn more about customs from different cultural backgrounds and try to explain them in your own words.

Communicate more with people from different cultural backgrounds and practice expressing the same meaning in different languages.