英语思维导图模板春节
《英语思维导图模板春节》
1. Core Idea: Chinese New Year (Spring Festival)
- Definition: The most important and longest traditional festival in China. Marked by family reunions, cultural activities, and feasting.
- Alternative Names: Spring Festival, Lunar New Year
- Symbolism: Renewal, Reunion, Good Fortune, New Beginnings
2. Timing and Duration
- Lunar Calendar: Based on the lunisolar Chinese calendar.
- Date Range: Typically falls between January 21st and February 20th.
- Length: Traditionally lasts for 15 days, starting from New Year's Eve (除夕 Chúxī) and ending with the Lantern Festival (元宵节 Yuánxiāo jié).
- Golden Week: Officially, a 7-day public holiday in Mainland China.
3. Pre-Festival Preparations
- Cleaning (扫尘 sǎo chén): Thoroughly cleaning the house to sweep away bad luck of the previous year and prepare for incoming good fortune.
- Meaning: Symbolizes removing the old and welcoming the new.
- Activities: Sweeping, dusting, washing, tidying up.
- Shopping (办年货 bàn nián huò): Buying necessary supplies, food, decorations, and gifts.
- Items: New clothes, food ingredients, snacks, candies, fruits, New Year decorations.
- Markets: Bustling markets and crowded shops are common sights.
- Decorating (装饰 zhuāngshì): Adorning homes with festive decorations.
- Paper Cuttings (剪纸 jiǎnzhǐ): Intricate paper designs pasted on windows and doors.
- Themes: Auspicious animals, plants, characters (e.g., 福 Fú - good fortune).
- Spring Couplets (春联 chūnlián): Red paper strips with poetic verses expressing good wishes for the new year.
- Location: Placed on either side of the door frame.
- Upside-Down "福" (倒福 dào Fú): Pasting the character "福" upside down, symbolizing that good fortune has arrived.
- Lanterns (灯笼 dēnglóng): Red lanterns hung outside homes and along streets.
- Travel (回家 huí jiā): Massive migration as people travel back to their hometowns to reunite with family.
- Chunyun (春运 chūnyùn): The largest annual human migration in the world.
- Transportation: Trains, buses, planes, cars.
- Challenges: Overcrowding, delays, ticket shortages.
4. New Year's Eve (除夕 Chúxī)
- Family Reunion Dinner (年夜饭 niányèfàn): The most important meal of the year, eaten with all family members present.
- Significance: Symbolizes unity and togetherness.
- Dishes:
- Dumplings (饺子 jiǎozi): Shaped like ancient Chinese money, symbolizing wealth.
- Fish (鱼 yú): Represents abundance and surplus (the word "鱼" sounds like "余," meaning surplus).
- Spring Rolls (春卷 chūnjuǎn): Symbolize wealth due to their resemblance to gold bars.
- Noodles (面条 miàntiáo): Represent longevity.
- Tangyuan (汤圆 tāngyuán): Sweet glutinous rice balls eaten in soup, symbolizing family unity.
- Watching the CCTV New Year's Gala (春晚 chūnwǎn): A televised variety show featuring singing, dancing, comedy, and other performances.
- Tradition: A national tradition watched by millions of families.
- Giving Red Envelopes (红包 hóngbāo): Giving money in red envelopes to children and unmarried adults.
- Symbolism: Good luck and blessings for the new year.
- E-红包: Increasingly popular digital red envelopes sent through mobile payment apps.
- Setting Off Firecrackers (放鞭炮 fàng biānpào): A noisy tradition believed to scare away evil spirits and welcome the new year.
- Regulations: Increasingly restricted in many cities due to safety and environmental concerns.
- Staying Up Late (守岁 shǒusuì): Staying awake until midnight to welcome the new year.
5. During the Festival
- Visiting Relatives and Friends (拜年 bàinián): Paying visits to relatives and friends to offer New Year greetings.
- Phrases:
- 新年快乐 (xīn nián kuài lè): Happy New Year!
- 恭喜发财 (gōngxǐ fācái): Wishing you prosperity!
- 身体健康 (shēntǐ jiànkāng): Wishing you good health!
- 万事如意 (wànshì rúyì): Wishing you all the best!
- Lion Dance (舞狮 wǔshī) and Dragon Dance (舞龙 wǔlóng): Traditional dances performed to bring good luck and fortune.
- Temple Fairs (庙会 miàohuì): Outdoor fairs featuring traditional crafts, food, games, and performances.
- Eating Lucky Foods: Continuing to eat traditional foods with auspicious meanings.
6. Lantern Festival (元宵节 Yuánxiāo jié)
- Date: The 15th day of the first lunar month.
- Significance: Marks the end of the Spring Festival celebrations.
- Activities:
- Lantern Displays (花灯 huādēng): Elaborate and colorful lantern displays.
- Eating Tangyuan (汤圆 tāngyuán): Symbolizes family unity and completeness.
- Solving Lantern Riddles (猜灯谜 cāi dēngmí): Riddles written on lanterns, offering entertainment and intellectual stimulation.
- Lion and Dragon Dances: Continued performances.
7. Modern Adaptations
- Online Shopping for New Year Goods: E-commerce platforms offer a wide variety of New Year products.
- Travel Abroad During the Holiday: Increased international travel among Chinese people during the Golden Week.
- Virtual Greetings: Sending New Year greetings through social media and messaging apps.
- Changing Traditions: Some traditional customs are becoming less common, while new ones are emerging.
8. Vocabulary (Useful Phrases)
- 新年 (xīn nián): New Year
- 春节 (chūnjié): Spring Festival
- 除夕 (chúxī): New Year's Eve
- 红包 (hóngbāo): Red envelope
- 饺子 (jiǎozi): Dumplings
- 春联 (chūnlián): Spring couplets
- 鞭炮 (biānpào): Firecrackers
- 团圆 (tuányuán): Reunion
- 传统 (chuántǒng): Tradition
- 庆祝 (qìngzhù): Celebrate
9. Cultural Significance
- Family Values: Emphasizes the importance of family unity and filial piety.
- Respect for Ancestors: Remembering and honoring ancestors.
- Hopes for the Future: Looking forward to a prosperous and successful new year.
- National Identity: A key part of Chinese cultural identity.