Explaining Key Traditions & Activities
The discussion deepens as the native speaker elaborates on the specific customs, rituals, and activities associated with the holiday, such as family gatherings, specific decorateions, or community events, providing examples and context.
讨论深入，母语使用者详细说明了与节日相关的具体习俗、仪式和活动，例如家庭聚会、特定装饰或社区活动，并提供例子和背景。
对话
聆听并跟进对话
词汇
对话中的必备词汇和短语
traditions
Customs or practices passed down through generations, like special ways people celebrate holidays. In this dialogue, it refers to Lunar New Year customs.
世代相传的风俗或习惯，比如人们庆祝节日的方式。在这个对话中，指的是农历新年习俗。
reunion
The act of coming together again, especially with family. It's a key part of holidays like Lunar New Year, emphasizing family bonds.
再次聚在一起的行为，特别是与家人。它是春节等节日的关键部分，强调家庭纽带。
decorations
Items used to make a place look festive or special, such as lights or banners. For Lunar New Year, these include red items for luck.
用于使场所看起来节日般或特别的物品，例如灯或横幅。对于农历新年，这些包括红色的物品以求好运。
rituals
Formal acts or ceremonies with symbolic meaning, often part of cultural or religious events. They help create a sense of tradition during holidays.
具有象征意义的正式行为或仪式，通常是文化或宗教活动的一部分。它们有助于在节日期间营造传统的感觉。
auspicious
Something that brings good luck or positive outcomes. In Chinese culture, phrases on couplets are auspicious for the new year.
带来好运或积极结果的事物。在中国文化中，对联上的词语在新年是吉利的。
ward off
To protect against or keep away something bad, like evil spirits. Red decorations in Lunar New Year are used to ward off bad luck.
抵御或驱除坏事，如恶灵。农历新年用红色装饰来驱除厄运。
prosperity
A state of being successful, especially financially. Dragon dances during Lunar New Year symbolize bringing prosperity to the community.
一种成功的状态，特别是财务上的。农历新年期间的龙舞象征为社区带来繁荣。
red envelopes
Traditional packets filled with money given as gifts during Chinese holidays. They are given to children and juniors to wish them good fortune.
中国节日期间赠送的传统装有钱的红包。它们赠送给儿童和晚辈，以祝愿他们好运。
symbolic
Representing or standing for something deeper, like an idea or meaning. Many Lunar New Year activities are symbolic of good luck and renewal.
代表或象征着更深层的东西，比如一个想法或含义。许多农历新年活动象征着好运和更新。
renewal
The process of starting fresh or making something new again. Lunar New Year is a time for renewal, leaving the old year behind.
重新开始或使某物再次新颖的过程。农历新年是更新的时刻，抛下旧年。
关键句型
需要记住和练习的重要短语
What are some of the key traditions and activities that people do during that time?
This is a question asking for details about customs. It's useful for conversations about holidays. Notice the structure: 'What are some of the + plural noun + that + clause?' to seek examples.
这是一个询问习俗细节的问题。它对假期对话很有用。请注意结构：'What are some of the + 复数名词 + that + 从句？' 用于寻求例子。
It's really the most important holiday. A huge part of it is family gatherings.
This explains the significance of a holiday. 'A huge part of it is...' is a common way to describe main aspects. Use this to highlight what's central to an event.
这解释了节日的意义。'其中很大一部分是...' 是描述主要方面的常见方式。使用这个来突出事件的核心。
We travel, sometimes great distances, to be with our relatives. It's all about reunion.
This describes family efforts during holidays. The phrase 'It's all about + noun' summarizes the main idea. It's practical for explaining motivations in cultural contexts.
这描述了节日期间的家庭努力。短语'It's all about + noun'总结了主要想法。它在解释文化背景下的动机时很实用。
People put up red couplets with auspicious phrases on their doors, and hang red lanterns.
This gives specific examples of decorations. Use 'put up' for hanging or displaying items. The sentence uses 'and' to connect actions, showing a list of traditions.
这给出了装饰的具体例子。使用 'put up' 来表示挂起或展示物品。这句话使用 'and' 来连接动作，显示传统列表。
It's believed to bring good luck and ward off evil spirits.
This explains cultural beliefs. 'It's believed to + verb' is a passive structure for stating common views. Useful for discussing why people do certain rituals.
这解释了文化信念。'It's believed to + 动词' 是一种用于陈述常见观点的被动结构。有助于讨论人们为什么进行某些仪式。
Dragon and lion dances are very popular. They perform in the streets to scare away evil spirits and bring prosperity.
This describes community events. Compound subjects like 'Dragon and lion dances' followed by 'are' agree in number. 'To + verb' shows purpose, great for explaining activities.
这描述了社区事件。像‘Dragon and lion dances’这样的复合主语后跟‘are’在数的一致。‘To + 动词’表示目的，非常适合解释活动。
That's fascinating! So it's a mix of family time, symbolic decorations, and vibrant community celebrations.
This shows enthusiasm and summarizes. 'A mix of + nouns' is a useful phrase for describing combinations. 'So' connects to recap, helpful in discussions.
这显示了热情并进行了总结。'A mix of + 名词' 是一个描述组合的有用短语。'So' 用于连接回顾，在讨论中有帮助。
It's a time for renewal, letting go of the old, and welcoming the new with hopes for good fortune and happiness.
This conveys the holiday's deeper meaning. Gerunds like 'letting go' and 'welcoming' act as nouns in a list. Use this pattern to explain symbolic importance.
这传达了节日的更深层含义。像 'letting go' 和 'welcoming' 这样的动名词在列表中充当名词。使用这种模式来解释象征性重要性。