《收集和春节有关的英语单词或词组,制作春节思维导图》
中心主题: Chinese New Year (春节)
一级分支:
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Time & Calendar (时间与日历)
- Key Words/Phrases:
- Lunar New Year (农历新年)
- Spring Festival (春节)
- Chinese New Year's Eve (除夕)
- New Year's Day (新年)
- Fifteenth day of the first lunar month (正月十五,元宵节)
- Lunar calendar (农历)
- Solar calendar (阳历)
- Zodiac (生肖)
- Year of the [Animal] (例如: Year of the Dragon, 龙年)
- Days of celebration (庆祝的日子)
- New Year holidays (新年假期)
- Spring Festival travel rush (春运)
- Countdown (倒计时)
- Key Words/Phrases:
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Traditions & Customs (传统习俗)
- Key Words/Phrases:
- Family reunion dinner (年夜饭)
- Giving red envelopes (发红包)
- Wearing new clothes (穿新衣服)
- Decorating with red lanterns (挂红灯笼)
- Setting off firecrackers (放鞭炮)
- Watching lion dances (看舞狮)
- Watching dragon dances (看舞龙)
- Visiting relatives and friends (拜访亲友)
- Giving New Year's greetings (拜年)
- Spring cleaning (大扫除)
- Staying up late on New Year's Eve (守岁)
- Worshiping ancestors (祭祖)
- Ancestor veneration (祖先崇拜)
- Paper cuttings (剪纸)
- Window decorations (窗花)
- New Year pictures (年画)
- Temple fairs (庙会)
- Key Words/Phrases:
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Food & Drinks (食物与饮品)
- Key Words/Phrases:
- Dumplings (饺子)
- Spring rolls (春卷)
- Noodles (面条) - Longevity noodles (长寿面)
- Fish (鱼) - Symbolizes abundance (象征富裕)
- Tangyuan (汤圆)
- Rice cake (年糕)
- Eight Treasure Rice (八宝饭)
- Tangerines/Oranges (橘子/橙子) - Symbolizes wealth and good fortune (象征财富和好运)
- Seeds (瓜子)
- Sweets (糖果)
- New Year cake (年糕)
- Chinese liquor (白酒)
- Tea (茶)
- Key Words/Phrases:
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Decorations (装饰)
- Key Words/Phrases:
- Red lanterns (红灯笼)
- Paper cuttings (剪纸)
- Upside-down "Fu" character (倒“福”字)
- Spring couplets (春联)
- New Year paintings (年画)
- Lucky knots (中国结)
- Peach blossoms (桃花)
- Plum blossoms (梅花)
- Potted plants (盆栽)
- Gold ingots (金元宝) - Replica (复制品)
- Key Words/Phrases:
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Superstitions & Beliefs (迷信与信仰)
- Key Words/Phrases:
- Good luck (好运)
- Bad luck (坏运气)
- Avoiding certain activities (避免某些活动)
- Taboos (禁忌)
- Ward off evil spirits (驱邪)
- Ensure good fortune (确保好运)
- Believe in auspicious symbols (相信吉祥的象征)
- Auspicious numbers (吉祥数字)
- Key Words/Phrases:
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Gifts & Red Envelopes (礼物与红包)
- Key Words/Phrases:
- Red envelopes (红包/压岁钱)
- Lucky money (压岁钱)
- Giving gifts (送礼物)
- New Year's presents (新年礼物)
- Gift-giving etiquette (送礼礼仪)
- Thoughtful gifts (贴心的礼物)
- Appreciated gifts (令人感激的礼物)
- Key Words/Phrases:
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Greetings & Wishes (祝福语)
- Key Words/Phrases:
- Happy New Year! (新年快乐!)
- Kung Hei Fat Choi! (恭喜发财!)
- Wishing you good health and prosperity! (祝你身体健康,万事如意!)
- May all your wishes come true! (祝你心想事成!)
- Wishing you a prosperous New Year! (祝你新年兴旺!)
- Good luck in the New Year! (新年好运!)
- May you have a smooth and successful year! (祝你一年顺利成功!)
- Peace and happiness all year round! (岁岁平安!)
- Wealth and prosperity come your way! (招财进宝!)
- Key Words/Phrases:
二级分支 (Examples - Expanding on "Traditions & Customs"):
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Family Reunion Dinner (年夜饭):
- Preparation (准备)
- Cooking (烹饪)
- Eating together (一起吃饭)
- Sharing stories (分享故事)
- Toasting (敬酒)
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Giving Red Envelopes (发红包):
- To children (给孩子)
- To unmarried adults (给未婚人士)
- Symbolic meaning (象征意义)
- Digital red envelopes (电子红包)
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Setting off Firecrackers (放鞭炮):
- To ward off evil spirits (驱邪)
- Celebratory atmosphere (庆祝气氛)
- Safety precautions (安全措施)
三级分支 (Examples - Expanding on "Food & Drinks"):
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Dumplings (饺子):
- Ingredients (配料)
- Shape (形状)
- Cooking methods (烹饪方法) (boiling, steaming, frying)
- Symbolism (象征意义) (wealth)
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Fish (鱼):
- Types of fish (鱼的种类)
- Cooking methods (烹饪方法)
- Whole fish (全鱼) - Symbolizes completeness and abundance (象征完整和富裕)
Further Considerations for the Mind Map:
- Visuals: Incorporate small images or icons to represent each term or phrase. For example, a picture of a red envelope next to the term "red envelope."
- Color-coding: Use different colors to differentiate between categories.
- Hierarchy: Clearly indicate the hierarchy of information (main branches, sub-branches).
- Keep it Concise: While detailed, keep the wording concise and easy to understand. Prioritize key words and phrases.
- Digital Tools: Use mind mapping software to create a digital version for easy editing and sharing. Examples include MindManager, XMind, or FreeMind.
- Regional Variations: Note any regional variations in customs or food (e.g., different types of dumplings or regional dialects of greetings).