2025年春节英语思维导图龙年

《2024年春节英语思维导图龙年》

Central Idea: Chinese New Year 2024 - The Year of the Dragon

I. Pre-Festival Preparations (节前准备)

• A. Cleaning & Decorating (清洁与装饰)
  • 1. Spring Cleaning (大扫除): Thorough cleaning of the house to sweep away bad luck.
       • a. Dusting furniture (除尘)
       • b. Washing windows and floors (擦窗户和地板)
       • c. Decluttering (整理杂物)
  • 2. Decorations (装饰品): Symbols of good fortune and prosperity.
       • a. Red lanterns (红灯笼): Symbolize prosperity and good luck.
       • b. Paper cuttings (剪纸): Often depict auspicious symbols or animals.
       • c. Spring couplets (春联): Poetic verses placed on door frames.
       • d. Upside-down "Fu" character (倒福字): Symbolizes good fortune arriving.
       • e. Dragon themed decorations (龙主题装饰): Celebrating the Year of the Dragon, dragon figurines, paintings, etc.
• B. Shopping (购物)
  • 1. New clothes (新衣服): Wearing new clothes symbolizes a fresh start.
  • 2. Food ingredients (食物材料): Preparing special dishes for the reunion dinner.
       • a. Meat (肉): Pork, chicken, duck.
       • b. Vegetables (蔬菜): Specific vegetables for symbolic meanings.
       • c. Fruits (水果): Oranges, tangerines (symbolize wealth).
  • 3. Gifts (礼物): For family and friends.
       • a. Red envelopes (红包): Money gifts for children and unmarried adults.
       • b. Food baskets (食品篮): Filled with treats and necessities.
       • c. Traditional snacks (传统零食): Candies, nuts, seeds.
• C. Travel (旅行)
  • 1. "Chunyun" (春运): The massive migration of people traveling home for the holiday.
  • 2. Booking tickets (预订车票): Trains, planes, buses.
  • 3. Packing (打包行李): Preparing for the journey home.

II. Reunion Dinner (年夜饭)

• A. Significance (意义)
  • 1. Family gathering (家庭团聚): The most important meal of the year, bringing family together.
  • 2. Honoring ancestors (祭祖): Remembering and paying respect to deceased family members.
  • 3. Symbolic foods (象征性食物): Each dish has a specific meaning.
• B. Traditional Dishes (传统菜肴)
  • 1. Dumplings (饺子): Symbolize wealth because their shape resembles ancient Chinese money.
  • 2. Spring rolls (春卷): Symbolize wealth because they resemble gold bars.
  • 3. Fish (鱼): Symbolizes abundance and surplus (余).
  • 4. Noodles (面条): Symbolize longevity.
  • 5. Sweet rice cakes (年糕): Symbolize progress and rising higher in the new year.
• C. Customs (习俗)
  • 1. Setting off fireworks (放鞭炮): To ward off evil spirits and welcome the new year. (Note: Increasingly restricted in many cities.)
  • 2. Watching the CCTV Spring Festival Gala (看春晚): A popular television program watched by millions.
  • 3. Giving red envelopes (发红包): Giving money to children and unmarried adults.
  • 4. Toasting (敬酒): Offering toasts to family members and wishing them good luck.

III. Festival Activities (节日活动)

• A. Visiting Family & Friends (拜年)
  • 1. Greeting customs (拜年习俗): Offering New Year's greetings and well wishes.
  • 2. Gift-giving (送礼): Bringing small gifts to family and friends.
  • 3. Sharing meals (聚餐): Enjoying meals together and catching up.
• B. Temple Fairs (庙会)
  • 1. Traditional performances (传统表演): Lion dances, dragon dances, acrobatic shows.
  • 2. Food stalls (小吃摊): Offering a variety of traditional snacks and street food.
  • 3. Games and activities (游戏活动): Carnival games, fortune-telling, traditional crafts.
• C. Lantern Festival (元宵节)
  • 1. Lantern displays (灯笼展览): Beautiful and intricate lantern displays.
  • 2. Eating Tangyuan (吃汤圆): Sweet rice balls symbolizing family unity.
  • 3. Solving lantern riddles (猜灯谜): A traditional game involving riddles written on lanterns.
• D. Dragon Boat Races (赛龙舟) - Note: Though more commonly associated with the Dragon Boat Festival, dragon imagery and themes can extend to Lunar New Year celebrations, especially in the Year of the Dragon.
  • 1. Teamwork (团队合作): Rowers working together to propel the dragon boat forward.
  • 2. Spectacle (壮观场面): A vibrant and exciting event.

IV. Year of the Dragon - Symbolism & Significance (龙年 - 象征与意义)

• A. The Dragon in Chinese Culture (中国文化中的龙)
  • 1. Power and authority (权力与权威): A symbol of emperors and royalty.
  • 2. Good fortune and prosperity (好运与繁荣): Bringing wealth and success.
  • 3. Strength and courage (力量与勇气): A symbol of resilience and bravery.
• B. Characteristics of the Dragon (龙的性格特征)
  • 1. Confident (自信): Self-assured and assertive.
  • 2. Intelligent (聪明): Quick-witted and insightful.
  • 3. Enthusiastic (热情): Energetic and passionate.
  • 4. Ambitious (有雄心壮志): Driven to achieve great things.
• C. Predictions for the Year of the Dragon (龙年运势预测)
  • 1. Innovation and progress (创新与进步): A year for new ideas and advancements.
  • 2. Opportunities for success (成功机会): A time to pursue ambitions and goals.
  • 3. Potential for challenges (潜在挑战): Requires careful planning and adaptability.

V. Common Greetings & Phrases (常用问候语)

• A. Happy New Year (新年快乐): Xīnnián kuàilè
• B. May you have good fortune (恭喜发财): Gōngxǐ fācái
• C. Wishing you good health (身体健康): Shēntǐ jiànkāng
• D. Wishing you success in your career (事业有成): Shìyè yǒuchéng
• E. Happy Dragon Year (龙年大吉): Lóng nián dàjí
• F. Peace and harmony throughout the year (岁岁平安): Suì suì píng'ān

VI. Modern Adaptations (现代适应)

• A. E-Red Envelopes (电子红包): Using mobile payment apps to send red envelopes.
• B. Online shopping for gifts (网上购物): Conveniently purchasing gifts online.
• C. Traveling abroad for vacation (出国旅游): Spending the holiday overseas.
• D. Social Media Greetings (社交媒体祝福): Sharing New Year's greetings on social media platforms.

This detailed mind map provides a comprehensive overview of the Chinese New Year, specifically focusing on the Year of the Dragon in 2024. It covers various aspects, from pre-festival preparations to modern adaptations and the significance of the dragon in Chinese culture. The English translations and explanations make it accessible to a wider audience.