《英语春节思维导图2023》

中心主题：Chinese New Year (Spring Festival) 2023

I. Pre-Festival Preparations (节前准备)

• A. Cleaning & Decoration (清洁与装饰)
  • 1. Sweeping the Dust (扫尘):
       • Meaning: Sweeping away bad luck of the past year. (清除过去一年的霉运)
       • Action Verbs: sweep, dust, wipe, scrub, polish (扫、掸、擦、刷、抛光)
       • Tools: broom, duster, mop, cleaning supplies (扫帚、掸子、拖把、清洁用品)
  • 2. Decorating Homes (装饰房屋):
       • a. Spring Couplets (春联):
       • Meaning: Expressing good wishes and hopes for the new year. (表达对新年的美好祝愿和希望)
       • Phrases: auspicious phrases, good fortune, prosperity, health, happiness (吉祥语、好运、繁荣、健康、幸福)
       • Placement: Pasted on door frames. (贴在门框上)
       • b. Paper Cuttings (剪纸):
       • Motifs: Animals of the zodiac, flowers, lucky symbols. (生肖动物、花卉、幸运符号)
       • Technique: Cutting intricate designs with scissors or knives. (用剪刀或刀具剪出复杂的设计)
       • Placement: Windows, walls (窗户、墙壁)
       • c. Lanterns (灯笼):
       • Colors: Red (象征好运和繁荣), gold (象征财富)
       • Types: Round lanterns, cylindrical lanterns, palace lanterns (圆形灯笼、圆柱形灯笼、宫灯)
       • Placement: Doors, streets (门口、街道)
       • d. Upside-Down "Fu" Character (倒贴“福”字):
       • Meaning: "Fu" arriving (福到了)
       • Placement: Doors, walls (门口、墙壁)
       • e. New Year Paintings (年画):
       • Themes: Gods of wealth, door gods, auspicious animals (财神、门神、吉祥动物)
       • Purpose: To ward off evil spirits and bring good luck. (驱邪避凶，带来好运)
       • Placement: Walls (墙壁)
• B. Shopping & Preparation (购物与准备)
  • 1. New Clothes (新衣服):
       • Colors: Bright colors, especially red. (鲜艳的颜色，尤其是红色)
       • Symbolism: Fresh start, good luck. (新的开始，好运)
       • Common Items: Traditional Chinese clothing (e.g., cheongsam, tang suit). (中国传统服装，如旗袍、唐装)
  • 2. Food & Ingredients (食物和食材):
       • Dumplings (饺子): Symbolizing wealth because their shape resembles ancient Chinese money. (象征财富，因为它们的形状像古代中国钱币)
       • Fish (鱼): Symbolizing abundance. (象征富裕)
       • Spring Rolls (春卷): Symbolizing wealth. (象征财富)
       • Nian Gao (年糕): Symbolizing progress and growth in the coming year. (象征来年的进步和成长)
       • Tangyuan (汤圆): Symbolizing family reunion. (象征家庭团圆)
       • Fruits: Oranges and tangerines symbolize wealth and good fortune. (橘子和柑橘象征财富和好运)
  • 3. Red Envelopes (红包):
       • Purpose: Giving money as a gift, especially to children and unmarried adults. (给钱作为礼物，尤其是给孩子和未婚成年人)
       • Phrases: "Happy New Year," "Wishing you good luck," "May you be prosperous." ("新年快乐", "祝你好运", "恭喜发财")
       • Etiquette: Giving and receiving with both hands. (用双手给予和接受)
• C. Travel (旅行)
  • 1. Spring Festival Travel Rush (春运):
       • Scale: The largest annual human migration in the world. (世界上最大的年度人口迁移)
       • Transportation: Trains, planes, buses, cars (火车、飞机、公共汽车、汽车)
       • Challenges: Crowdedness, delays, ticket availability (拥挤、延误、车票供应)
  • 2. Reunion Dinner (年夜饭):
       • Importance: The most important meal of the year, eaten with family. (一年中最重要的一餐，与家人一起食用)
       • Dishes: Variety of dishes symbolizing good fortune and prosperity. (各种象征好运和繁荣的菜肴)

II. During the Festival (节日期间)

• A. New Year's Eve (除夕):
  • 1. Watching the CCTV New Year's Gala (看春晚):
       • Significance: A traditional TV program watched by millions of families. (数百万家庭观看的传统电视节目)
       • Content: Performances, songs, dances, skits. (表演、歌曲、舞蹈、小品)
  • 2. Setting off Fireworks and Firecrackers (放烟花爆竹):
       • Purpose: To scare away evil spirits and welcome the new year. (驱赶妖魔，迎接新年)
       • Safety Precautions: Important to follow safety guidelines. (重要的是遵循安全指南)
       • Regulations: Restrictions or bans in some cities due to safety and environmental concerns. (一些城市因安全和环境问题而限制或禁止)
  • 3. Staying Up Late (守岁):
       • Meaning: To bid farewell to the old year and welcome the new year. (告别旧年，迎接新年)
• B. New Year's Day (正月初一):
  • 1. Visiting Relatives and Friends (拜年):
       • Phrases: "Happy New Year," "Wishing you good fortune," "May all your wishes come true." ("新年快乐", "恭喜发财", "万事如意")
       • Gift-Giving: Red envelopes for children, other gifts for adults. (给孩子红包，给大人送其他礼物)
  • 2. Lion and Dragon Dances (舞狮舞龙):
       • Purpose: To bring good luck and prosperity. (带来好运和繁荣)
       • Performances: Energetic and acrobatic displays. (充满活力和杂技表演)
• C. Lantern Festival (元宵节):
  • 1. Eating Tangyuan (吃汤圆):
       • Symbolism: Family reunion and happiness. (家庭团圆和幸福)
  • 2. Lantern Displays (赏花灯):
       • Types: Intricately designed lanterns of various shapes and sizes. (各种形状和大小的精心设计的灯笼)
       • Riddles: Lantern riddles for people to solve. (灯笼谜语供人们解答)

III. Zodiac Animals (生肖)

• A. The Lunar Calendar (农历):
  • Cycles: A 12-year cycle with each year represented by an animal. (一个12年周期，每年由一个动物代表)
• B. The 12 Animals (十二生肖):
  • Rat, Ox, Tiger, Rabbit, Dragon, Snake, Horse, Goat, Monkey, Rooster, Dog, Pig (鼠、牛、虎、兔、龙、蛇、马、羊、猴、鸡、狗、猪)
• C. 2023: The Year of the Rabbit (2023年：兔年):
  • Characteristics: Gentle, kind, intelligent, vigilant (温柔、善良、聪明、警惕)
  • Lucky Numbers: 3, 4, 6 (幸运数字：3、4、6)
  • Lucky Colors: Red, pink, purple, blue (幸运颜色：红、粉、紫、蓝)

IV. Related Vocabulary (相关词汇)

• A. Greetings (祝福语):
  • Happy New Year (新年快乐)
  • Wishing you good fortune (恭喜发财)
  • May all your wishes come true (万事如意)
  • Good luck in the New Year (新年大吉)
  • Peace and prosperity (岁岁平安)
• B. Cultural Terms (文化术语):
  • Lunar New Year (农历新年)
  • Red envelope (红包)
  • Spring Festival Gala (春晚)
  • Family reunion (家庭团圆)
  • Tradition (传统)
  • Custom (习俗)
• C. Food-Related Terms (食物相关词汇):
  • Dumplings (饺子)
  • Spring rolls (春卷)
  • Nian Gao (年糕)
  • Tangyuan (汤圆)
  • Fish (鱼)
  • Reunion dinner (年夜饭)

V. Activities & Traditions (活动和传统)

• A. Giving Red Envelopes (发红包): Giving money in red envelopes is a sign of good luck.
• B. Temple Fairs (庙会): Visiting temple fairs for entertainment, food, and cultural performances.
• C. Visiting Ancestral Graves (祭祖): Paying respect to ancestors.
• D. Cleaning the House Thoroughly (大扫除): Removing bad luck and preparing for a fresh start.
• E. Watching Fireworks (看烟花): Enjoying the spectacular fireworks displays.
• F. Playing Mahjong and Other Games (打麻将和其他游戏): Spending time with family and friends.

This comprehensive mind map provides a detailed overview of the Chinese New Year celebrations in 2023, encompassing pre-festival preparations, activities during the festival, zodiac animals, related vocabulary, and traditions. It is designed to facilitate a deeper understanding and appreciation of this significant cultural event.