《关于过年的英语词汇思维导图》

中心主题: Chinese New Year (Spring Festival)

一级分支:

• Time & Calendar (时间和日历)

  • Lunar Calendar (农历)
  • Solar Calendar (阳历)
  • New Moon (新月)
  • First Month (正月)
  • Fifteenth Day of the First Month (正月十五, 元宵节)
  • Chinese Zodiac (生肖)
    • Rat (鼠)
    • Ox (牛)
    • Tiger (虎)
    • Rabbit (兔)
    • Dragon (龙)
    • Snake (蛇)
    • Horse (马)
    • Goat/Sheep (羊)
    • Monkey (猴)
    • Rooster (鸡)
    • Dog (狗)
    • Pig (猪)
  • Year of the [Animal] (e.g., Year of the Dragon 龙年)
  • Spring Equinox (春分) – related to seasonal changes and farming.
  • Lantern Festival (元宵节)
  • Mid-Autumn Festival (中秋节) - Often mentioned around the CNY period.
  • Countdown (倒计时)
  • Eve (前夕)
  • Holiday (假期)
  • Public Holiday (公共假期)

• Celebrations & Customs (庆祝活动和习俗)

  • Reunion Dinner (团圆饭)
  • Red Envelopes (红包) / Red Packets
  • Lion Dance (舞狮)
  • Dragon Dance (舞龙)
  • Firecrackers (鞭炮)
  • Fireworks (烟花)
  • Temple Fair (庙会)
  • New Year's Greetings (新年祝福)
    • Happy New Year (新年快乐)
    • Kung Hei Fat Choy (恭喜发财) - Cantonese for "Wishing you prosperity"
    • May you have good health! (身体健康)
    • Wishing you success in your career! (事业有成)
    • Happy and prosperous New Year! (新年快乐，万事如意)
  • Visiting Relatives (拜访亲戚)
  • Paying Respects to Ancestors (祭祖)
  • Spring Cleaning (大扫除)
  • Decorations (装饰)
  • Wearing New Clothes (穿新衣)
  • Lucky Symbols (吉祥符号)
    • Lucky Knot (中国结)
    • Paper Cutting (剪纸)
    • Door Gods (门神)
    • Upside-Down "Fu" Character (倒福) - Symbolizing good fortune arriving.
  • Watching Spring Festival Gala (看春节联欢晚会)
  • Sending New Year's Cards (寄贺卡)
  • Family Gathering (家庭聚会)
  • Staying Up Late (守岁)

• Food & Drinks (食物和饮料)

  • Dumplings (饺子)
  • Spring Rolls (春卷)
  • Noodles (面条) - Symbolizing longevity.
  • Fish (鱼) - Symbolizing abundance.
  • Sweet Rice Balls (汤圆)
  • Rice Cake (年糕) - Symbolizing progress or getting higher year after year.
  • Tangerines (橘子) - Symbolizing wealth and good fortune.
  • Oranges (橙子) - Similar meaning to tangerines.
  • Candied Fruits (蜜饯)
  • Eight Treasures Rice Pudding (八宝饭)
  • Poon Choi (盆菜) - A dish popular in Hong Kong and Guangdong.
  • Drinks:
    • Tea (茶)
    • Rice Wine (米酒)
    • Fruit Juice (果汁)
    • Soda (汽水)

• Emotions & Feelings (情感和感受)

  • Joy (快乐)
  • Happiness (幸福)
  • Excitement (兴奋)
  • Hope (希望)
  • Gratitude (感激)
  • Nostalgia (怀旧)
  • Togetherness (团聚)
  • Family Bonding (家庭纽带)
  • Anticipation (期待)
  • Blessings (祝福)
  • Good Fortune (好运)
  • Prosperity (繁荣)

• Related Activities (相关活动)

  • Travel (旅行)
  • Shopping (购物)
    • New Year's Market (年货市场)
  • Sending Greetings (发送祝福)
  • Cleaning (打扫)
  • Cooking (烹饪)
  • Entertaining Guests (招待客人)
  • Visiting Parks (逛公园)
  • Attending Performances (观看演出)
  • Watching Movies (看电影)
  • Playing Games (玩游戏) - E.g., Mahjong (麻将), Chinese Chess (象棋)

二级分支 (Example Expansion on 'Decorations'):

• Decorations (装饰)
  • Red Lanterns (红灯笼)
  • Paper Cuttings (剪纸)
  • Couplets (春联)
  • New Year Paintings (年画)
  • Door Gods (门神)
  • Flower Arrangements (插花)
    • Peach Blossoms (桃花)
    • Plum Blossoms (梅花)
    • Orchids (兰花)
  • Lucky Bamboo (富贵竹)
  • Festive Banners (横幅)
  • "Fu" Character (福字)
  • Ornaments (饰品)
    • Gold Ingots (金元宝) - Replicas symbolizing wealth.
    • Jade Pendants (玉佩) - For good luck and protection.

补充词汇 (Additional Vocabulary):

• Auspicious (吉祥的)
• Tradition (传统)
• Culture (文化)
• Festival (节日)
• Celebration (庆祝)
• Folklore (民俗)
• Superstition (迷信)
• Customary (习惯性的)
• Ancestors (祖先)
• Heritage (遗产)
• Modern (现代的)
• Contemporary (当代的)
• Innovation (创新) - How CNY is evolving.
• Globalization (全球化) - The spread of CNY celebrations worldwide.
• Migration (迁移) - Large-scale travel during the Spring Festival.
• Lunar New Year (农历新年) - A more inclusive term.
• Spring Return (辞旧迎新)
• To Welcome (迎接)
• To Bid Farewell (告别)
• Gong Xi Fa Cai (恭喜发财) - Wishing you wealth and prosperity.
• Wan Shi Ru Yi (万事如意) - May all your wishes come true.
• Shen Ti Jian Kang (身体健康) - Wishing you good health.
• Xing Nian Kuai Le (新年快乐) - Happy New Year!
• Chun Jie Kuai Le (春节快乐) - Happy Spring Festival!

This mind map provides a comprehensive overview of English vocabulary related to Chinese New Year. It covers key aspects of the festival, including time, celebrations, food, emotions, and related activities. The expansion on "Decorations" demonstrates how you can further develop each branch for a more detailed understanding.