《用我的春节画英语思维导图》

Center: Chinese New Year (Spring Festival)

I. Preparations (准备)

• A. Cleaning (清洁)

  • spring cleaning: 大扫除 (Literal: "spring cleaning")
  • dusting: 掸灰
  • sweeping: 扫地
  • mopping: 拖地
  • washing windows: 洗窗户
  • throwing out old things: 扔掉旧东西
  • make the house sparkling clean: 让房子焕然一新
  • Related Phrases: tidy up, declutter, organize

• B. Decorations (装饰)

  • red lanterns: 红灯笼
  • paper cuttings: 剪纸 (often with auspicious meanings)
  • couplets: 春联 (written on red paper, placed on doorways)
  • Fu character: 福字 (often hung upside down for good luck) - upside-down: 倒置
  • New Year paintings: 年画 (traditional folk art)
  • Chinese knots: 中国结
  • red envelopes (Hongbao): 红包 (filled with money to give to children and unmarried adults)
  • decorate with: 用…装饰
  • festive atmosphere: 节日气氛
  • auspicious symbols: 吉祥符号

• C. Shopping (购物)

  • New Year goods: 年货 (food, decorations, clothes, gifts)
  • snacks and candies: 零食和糖果
  • new clothes: 新衣服
  • gifts for relatives and friends: 给亲戚朋友的礼物
  • go grocery shopping: 去买食品
  • shop for: 为…购物
  • packed markets: 拥挤的市场

• D. Food Preparation (食物准备)

  • dumplings (Jiaozi): 饺子 (symbolize wealth and good fortune)
  • spring rolls: 春卷 (symbolize wealth)
  • Nian Gao (rice cake): 年糕 (symbolizes progress and improvement year after year)
  • whole fish: 全鱼 (symbolizes abundance)
  • tangerines and oranges: 橘子和橙子 (symbolize wealth and good fortune)
  • eight-treasure rice: 八宝饭
  • prepare a feast: 准备盛宴
  • traditional dishes: 传统菜肴
  • family recipes: 家庭食谱

II. Activities (活动)

• A. Reunion Dinner (年夜饭)

  • family reunion: 家庭团聚
  • Lunar New Year's Eve: 除夕夜
  • largest gathering of the year: 一年中最大的聚会
  • delicious food: 美味的食物
  • toasting: 敬酒
  • exchanging gifts: 交换礼物
  • catch up with each other: 互相了解近况

• B. Watching the Spring Festival Gala (看春晚)

  • CCTV New Year's Gala: 中央电视台春节联欢晚会
  • a variety show: 综艺节目
  • singing, dancing, comedy skits: 唱歌、跳舞、小品
  • a tradition for many families: 许多家庭的传统
  • watch with the whole family: 和全家人一起看

• C. Giving Red Envelopes (发红包)

  • lucky money: 压岁钱
  • give to children and unmarried adults: 给孩子和未婚成年人
  • symbolizes good luck and blessings: 象征好运和祝福
  • receive red envelopes: 收到红包

• D. Setting off Fireworks and Firecrackers (放鞭炮)

  • fireworks display: 烟花表演
  • firecrackers: 鞭炮
  • scare away evil spirits: 吓走妖魔鬼怪
  • loud noises: 嘈杂的声音
  • create a festive atmosphere: 营造节日气氛

• E. Visiting Relatives and Friends (拜年)

  • pay New Year visits: 拜年
  • exchange greetings: 交换问候
  • bring gifts: 带礼物
  • wish each other good luck: 互相祝好运
  • strengthen family ties: 加强家庭联系

• F. Temple Fairs (庙会)

  • traditional performances: 传统表演
  • street food: 街头小吃
  • craft stalls: 工艺品摊位
  • a lively atmosphere: 热闹的气氛
  • experience traditional culture: 体验传统文化

III. Traditions & Customs (传统习俗)

• A. Zodiac Animals (生肖)

  • Chinese zodiac: 中国生肖
  • 12-year cycle: 12年一个轮回
  • Rat, Ox, Tiger, Rabbit, Dragon, Snake, Horse, Goat, Monkey, Rooster, Dog, Pig: 鼠、牛、虎、兔、龙、蛇、马、羊、猴、鸡、狗、猪
  • the Year of the...: …年
  • personality traits: 性格特点
  • astrology: 星象学

• B. Lucky Colors and Numbers (幸运颜色和数字)

  • red: 红色 (symbolizes good luck, happiness, and prosperity)
  • gold: 金色 (symbolizes wealth and prosperity)
  • yellow: 黄色 (symbolizes power and royalty)
  • lucky numbers: 吉祥数字
  • avoid unlucky numbers: 避免不吉利的数字

• C. Taboos (禁忌)

  • avoid sweeping or cleaning on the first day: 初一避免扫地或打扫卫生
  • avoid borrowing or lending money: 避免借钱或贷款
  • avoid breaking things: 避免打碎东西
  • avoid wearing white or black clothes: 避免穿白色或黑色衣服
  • superstitions: 迷信

• D. Celebrating the Lantern Festival (庆祝元宵节)

  • marks the end of the Spring Festival: 标志着春节的结束
  • lanterns: 灯笼
  • lantern riddles: 灯谜
  • eating Tangyuan (sweet rice balls): 吃汤圆 (symbolizes family togetherness)
  • parades: 游行
  • fireworks: 烟花

IV. Feelings & Thoughts (感受与思考)

• A. Family Bonds (家庭纽带)

  • strengthen family relationships: 加强家庭关系
  • spend quality time with loved ones: 与爱人共度美好时光
  • a time for reflection and gratitude: 一个反思和感恩的时刻
  • cherish family traditions: 珍惜家庭传统
  • create lasting memories: 创造持久的回忆

• B. Cultural Identity (文化认同)

  • celebrate Chinese culture: 庆祝中国文化
  • pass on traditions to future generations: 将传统传递给后代
  • proud of my heritage: 为我的传统而自豪
  • appreciate the beauty of Chinese customs: 欣赏中国习俗之美
  • a sense of belonging: 归属感

• C. New Beginnings (新的开始)

  • a time for fresh starts: 一个新的开始
  • reflect on the past year: 反思过去的一年
  • set new goals for the future: 为未来设定新目标
  • hope for good fortune and prosperity: 希望好运和繁荣
  • optimism and enthusiasm: 乐观和热情