Initial Curiosity & Basic Overview
A non-native speaker expresses curiosity about a cultural holiday, prompting the native speaker to provide a brief, high-level overview of what the holiday is and its main significance, often starting with its name and general timing.
一位非母语使用者对某个文化节日表示好奇，促使母语使用者对这个节日提供一个简短、高层次的概述，包括它的名称和大致时间，以及它的主要意义。
对话
聆听并跟进对话
词汇
对话中的必备词汇和短语
Lunar New Year
This is the Chinese New Year based on the moon's cycles, celebrated with family gatherings and traditions for good luck.
这是基于月相周期的中国新年，通过家庭聚会和祈求好运的传统来庆祝。
Spring Festival
Another name for Lunar New Year in China, marking the start of spring and a time for joy and renewal.
中国农历新年的另一个名称，标志着春天的开始，是欢乐和更新的时光。
lunar calendar
A calendar that follows the phases of the moon, unlike the solar calendar we use for most dates, causing holidays to shift yearly.
一种遵循月相的历法，与我们用于大多数日期的太阳历不同，导致节日每年变动。
family reunion
Coming together with family members, often during holidays, to spend time and celebrate important occasions.
与家人团聚，通常在节日期间，一起度过时光并庆祝重要场合。
prosperous
Meaning successful and wealthy, often used to wish for a year of good fortune and happiness.
意思是成功且富有，常用于祝愿一年好运和幸福。
honor ancestors
To show respect to deceased family members through rituals or offerings, common in many cultures during festivals.
通过仪式或供奉向已故家庭成员表示敬意，在许多文化中节日期间常见。
good fortune
Luck or positive outcomes in life, like health and success, which people wish for during celebrations.
生活中运气或积极的结果，如健康和成功，人们在庆祝活动中祝愿的。
ward off
To protect against or keep away something bad, like evil spirits, using symbols or actions in traditions.
使用传统中的符号或行动来保护或远离坏事，比如恶灵。
关键句型
需要记住和练习的重要短语
Can you tell me a little bit about what it is?
This is a polite way to ask for a simple explanation. Use it when you're curious about something new. The phrase 'a little bit' softens the request to make it casual and not demanding.
这是一个礼貌地请求简单解释的方式。当你对新事物感到好奇时使用它。'a little bit' 这个短语使请求变得柔和，使其随意而不强求。
It's based on the lunar calendar, so the exact date changes each year.
This sentence explains a reason using 'so' for cause and effect. It's useful for describing why something varies. 'Based on' means relying on something as a foundation.
这个句子使用 'so' 来解释原因和结果。它对于描述为什么某事物会变化很有用。'Based on' 的意思是依靠某事物作为基础。
At its core, Lunar New Year is about family reunion and looking forward to a prosperous new year.
This introduces the main idea with 'at its core,' meaning the essential part. It's great for summarizing the significance of an event. 'Looking forward to' expresses anticipation for the future.
这用‘at its core’引入主要想法，意为本质部分。它非常适合总结一个事件的意义。‘Looking forward to’表达了对未来的期待。
It's a time for families to get together, honor ancestors, and wish for good fortune.
This uses parallel structure with 'to' infinitives (get together, honor, wish) to list activities. Useful for describing what happens during holidays. 'Get together' is a common phrase for meeting up.
这使用了‘to’不定式（get together, honor, wish）的平行结构来列出活动。有助于描述节日期间发生的事情。'Get together' 是聚会的常用短语。
Red symbolizes good luck and prosperity.
This explains symbolism in culture. 'Symbolizes' means represents or stands for. Use this pattern when discussing colors or items in traditions to convey deeper meanings.
这解释了文化中的象征意义。'Symbolizes' 意思是代表或象征。在讨论传统中的颜色或物品时，使用这种模式来传达更深层的含义。
It's also believed to ward off evil spirits, according to ancient legends.
This adds cultural belief with 'it's believed to' for passive opinion. 'According to' introduces sources like stories. Helpful for sharing folklore or traditions without stating facts.
这通过使用 'it's believed to' 来添加文化信念，以表达被动意见。'According to' 用于引入故事之类的来源。有助于在不陈述事实的情况下分享民间传说或传统。