《有关春节的英语思维导图1》

Central Topic: Spring Festival (Chinese New Year)

Branch 1: Preparations (年前准备)

• Sub-branch 1.1: Cleaning (打扫)
  • Keywords: Thorough cleaning, Sweep away bad luck, Dusting, Washing, "Dust off the old, welcome the new"
  • Details:
    • General house cleaning (floor, windows, furniture)
    • Symbolic meaning: Remove negativity and prepare for good fortune.
    • Phrases: "Spring cleaning" - comprehensive cleaning of the house.
• Sub-branch 1.2: Shopping (购物)
  • Keywords: New clothes, Food, Decorations, Gifts, Bargain, Crowded markets
  • Details:
    • New clothes (red is a popular color for good luck)
    • Food ingredients for reunion dinner and festive snacks
    • Spring Festival decorations (lanterns, couplets, paper cuttings, New Year paintings)
    • Gifts for family and friends (fruit, tea, candy)
    • Typical shopping experience: Bustling markets, haggling for prices.
    • Phrases: "New Year's shopping spree".
• Sub-branch 1.3: Decorations (装饰)
  • Keywords: Red lanterns, Couplets (对联), Paper cuttings (剪纸), Spring Festival couplets (春联), Fu character (福字), Upside-down Fu (倒福), New Year paintings (年画), Plants (e.g., plum blossoms, orchids)
  • Details:
    • Red lanterns symbolize good luck and prosperity.
    • Couplets with auspicious messages are pasted on door frames.
    • Paper cuttings depict lucky symbols or stories.
    • Hanging the "Fu" character upside down means "good fortune arrives".
    • New Year paintings depict historical figures, deities, or scenes of prosperity.
    • Plants symbolize growth and renewal.
    • Phrases: "Decorate the house", "Create a festive atmosphere".

Branch 2: Traditions (传统习俗)

• Sub-branch 2.1: Reunion Dinner (年夜饭)
  • Keywords: Family gathering, Abundance, Dumplings (饺子), Fish (鱼), Spring rolls (春卷), Hot pot (火锅), Nian Gao (年糕)
  • Details:
    • Most important meal of the year, families travel long distances to be together.
    • Dishes symbolize abundance, prosperity, and good fortune.
    • Dumplings shaped like ancient Chinese money, symbolize wealth.
    • Fish symbolizes surplus and prosperity.
    • Spring rolls symbolize wealth.
    • Hot pot symbolizes togetherness and warmth.
    • Nian Gao (sticky rice cake) symbolizes progress and higher achievement in the coming year.
    • Phrases: "Have a reunion dinner", "Celebrate family togetherness".
• Sub-branch 2.2: Giving Red Envelopes (红包)
  • Keywords: Red envelopes (红包), Lucky money (压岁钱), Children, Younger generations, Blessing, Prosperity
  • Details:
    • Red envelopes containing money are given to children and unmarried younger relatives.
    • Symbolizes good luck, warding off evil spirits, and blessings for the New Year.
    • The amount of money is usually an even number (e.g., 8 for prosperity).
    • Increasingly common to give digital red envelopes through mobile payment apps.
    • Phrases: "Give red envelopes", "Receive lucky money".
• Sub-branch 2.3: Setting off Fireworks (放鞭炮)
  • Keywords: Fireworks, Firecrackers, Loud noises, Ward off evil spirits, New Year's Eve, New Year's Day
  • Details:
    • Loud noises and bright lights are believed to scare away evil spirits and bring good luck.
    • Often set off at midnight on New Year's Eve and on New Year's Day.
    • Firework displays are often organized in cities and towns.
    • Environmental concerns related to air pollution are leading to restrictions in some areas.
    • Phrases: "Set off fireworks", "Celebrate with firecrackers".
• Sub-branch 2.4: Visiting Relatives (拜年)
  • Keywords: Visit family, Greet relatives, Offer blessings, Exchange gifts, Catch up, Strengthen family bonds
  • Details:
    • Visiting relatives and friends to offer New Year's greetings is a traditional custom.
    • Exchange gifts and share meals.
    • A time to catch up on news and strengthen family bonds.
    • Specific greetings such as "Happy New Year!" (新年快乐!) and "Wishing you good fortune!" (恭喜发财!) are used.
    • Phrases: "Pay a New Year's visit", "Offer New Year's greetings".

Branch 3: Activities (活动)

• Sub-branch 3.1: Lion Dance (舞狮)
  • Keywords: Lion dance, Traditional performance, Martial arts, Music, Drumming, Symbol of good luck
  • Details:
    • A traditional dance performed by two or more dancers in a lion costume.
    • Often accompanied by loud drumming and music.
    • Believed to bring good luck and ward off evil spirits.
    • A popular performance during Spring Festival celebrations.
    • Phrases: "Watch a lion dance performance", "Enjoy the festive atmosphere".
• Sub-branch 3.2: Dragon Dance (舞龙)
  • Keywords: Dragon dance, Long dragon, Teamwork, Graceful movements, Symbol of strength and good luck
  • Details:
    • A traditional dance performed by a team of dancers carrying a long dragon.
    • Requires teamwork and coordination to create graceful movements.
    • The dragon symbolizes strength, good luck, and prosperity.
    • Another popular performance during Spring Festival celebrations.
    • Phrases: "See a dragon dance performance", "Appreciate the art of dragon dance".
• Sub-branch 3.3: Temple Fairs (庙会)
  • Keywords: Temple fairs, Traditional crafts, Street food, Performances, Games, Cultural experience
  • Details:
    • Traditional outdoor markets held during the Spring Festival period.
    • Offer a variety of traditional crafts, street food, performances, and games.
    • Provide a glimpse into traditional Chinese culture.
    • A popular destination for families during the holiday.
    • Phrases: "Visit a temple fair", "Experience traditional Chinese culture".
• Sub-branch 3.4: Watching CCTV New Year's Gala (春晚)
  • Keywords: CCTV New Year's Gala, National TV show, Performances, Singing, Dancing, Comedy skits, Tradition
  • Details:
    • A highly popular televised variety show broadcast on China Central Television (CCTV) on New Year's Eve.
    • Features a variety of performances, including singing, dancing, comedy skits, and acrobatics.
    • Watched by millions of people across China and around the world.
    • Has become a tradition for many families to watch together.
    • Phrases: "Watch the CCTV New Year's Gala", "Enjoy the entertainment".

Branch 4: Food (食物)

• Sub-branch 4.1: Dumplings (饺子)
  • Keywords: Dumplings, Jiaozi, Meat filling, Vegetable filling, Boiled, Steamed, Fried, Lucky shape
  • Details:
    • A staple food during Spring Festival.
    • Typically filled with meat and vegetables.
    • Can be boiled, steamed, or fried.
    • Shaped like ancient Chinese money, symbolizing wealth.
• Sub-branch 4.2: Spring Rolls (春卷)
  • Keywords: Spring rolls, Thin pastry, Vegetable filling, Deep-fried, Golden color, Symbol of wealth
  • Details:
    • Thin pastry filled with vegetables and deep-fried until golden brown.
    • The golden color symbolizes wealth and prosperity.
    • Crispy and delicious.
• Sub-branch 4.3: Fish (鱼)
  • Keywords: Fish, Steamed, Braised, Symbol of surplus, Yu (余) sounds like "surplus"
  • Details:
    • A popular dish during Spring Festival.
    • Can be steamed, braised, or cooked in other ways.
    • The word "fish" (鱼 - yú) sounds like the word "surplus" (余 - yú) in Chinese, symbolizing abundance and prosperity.
• Sub-branch 4.4: Nian Gao (年糕)
  • Keywords: Nian Gao, Sticky rice cake, Sweet, Savory, Symbol of progress
  • Details:
    • A sticky rice cake that can be sweet or savory.
    • The name "Nian Gao" sounds like "higher year" in Chinese, symbolizing progress and higher achievement in the coming year.

Branch 5: Greetings (祝福语)

• Sub-branch 5.1: Happy New Year (新年快乐)
  • Keywords: Xin Nian Kuai Le, Standard greeting, Universal
  • Details:
    • The most common and universal New Year greeting.
    • Means "Happy New Year".
• Sub-branch 5.2: Wishing you prosperity (恭喜发财)
  • Keywords: Gong Xi Fa Cai, Wish for wealth, Business-oriented
  • Details:
    • A common greeting that wishes the recipient prosperity.
    • Often used in business contexts.
• Sub-branch 5.3: Good health and happiness (身体健康，万事如意)
  • Keywords: Shen Ti Jian Kang, Wan Shi Ru Yi, Good health, All goes well
  • Details:
    • Wishes the recipient good health and that everything goes well for them.
• Sub-branch 5.4: May all your wishes come true (心想事成)
  • Keywords: Xin Xiang Shi Cheng, Wishes fulfilled, General blessing
  • Details:
    • A general blessing wishing the recipient that all their wishes come true.

This mind map provides a framework for understanding the key aspects of the Spring Festival from an English-speaking perspective. It uses keywords and concise descriptions to explain various traditions, activities, and customs associated with this important cultural event.