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Unit 6: Symbols of Chinese Culture
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In China
Dragons are a symbol of power and good fortune.
They are popular and can be seen everywhere. Chinese people call themselves "the descendants of the dragon."
In the West
Dragons are frightening monsters in stories,
How much do you know about dragons
Symbols of Chinese Culture
Chinese culture is one of the oldest in the world, and it is rich in traditions and beliefs. Many of the things you see, hear, or even taste in China may be symbols with special meanings!
In many Western stories, dragons are frightening monsters. However, people in China are not frightened of them! Instead, they think dragons are a symbol of power and good fortune.
Dragons
be rich in 后接名词，表示“在某方面很丰富
be frightened of /bi fra tnd v/ 后接名词/代词，表达对事物的恐惧
…的象征
/ɡ d f t u n/ 好运；福气
Chinese dragons are so popular in China that you can see them in many places, such as vases, buildings, money, clothes, paintings, and jewellery! The word for "dragon" even appears in names and idioms. For example, "to hope that one’s children become dragons" means that parents hope their children will do well in life. In China, people think dragons are so powerful that they call themselves the descendants of the dragon!
龙的传人
/vɑ z/ n. 花瓶
珠宝
习语
后代
出现在……中
在人生中有所成就；过得好
“望子成龙”
Red: Luck and Wealth
In China
Red is a powerful colour that brings good luck and wealth. It is used for decorations during festivals (like Chinese New Year) and in traditional weddings.
In Other Cultures
Red could sometimes mean loss.
How much do you know about the colour red
At traditional Chinese weddings, both the bride and groom wear red.Red also has positive meanings in other cultures. For example, a red carpet shows importance, and red roses symbolize love.
The colour red
In China, red is a powerful colour with special meaning. Many people think it brings good luck and wealth, so you will see red decorations such as paper-cuts, couplets, and lanterns during festivals like the Chinese New Year. People think red is so lucky that they wear it during celebrations.
特殊的意义
/dek re nz/ 装饰
/ k pl ts/ 对联
/ bra d nd ɡru m/ 新娘和新郎
中国传统婚礼
/kɑ p t/ 红毯
象征
/welθ/财富
However, in Western culture, red could sometimes mean loss. If a company has "red ink" or is "in the red", it means that they are losing more money than they are earning.
Certain numbers are lucky in China because they sound like other Chinese words with positive meanings. “Six”, for example, sounds like “flow”. It symbolizes things going well. The number “two” is also lucky, because the Chinese believe that good things come in pairs. “Eight” sounds like a word which means “to make a fortune”, and it symbolizes wealth.
Lucky numbers
/l s/ 代表损失/危险
西方文化
赤字；亏损 西方会计传统中，用红笔标注亏损账目
入不敷出
听起来像
/ s mb la z/ 象征
好事成双
/f t u n/ 发财
/ s mb la z welθ/ 象征财富 wealth 是名词，意为“财富；富裕”
某些数字；特定的数字
/fl /流动
Lastly, “nine” has the same pronunciation as the character “久”, which means “long lasting”. So “nine” has come to symbolize a long life. On the other hand, “four” sounds like “death”. Some people find this number so unlucky that they avoid using it in their phone numbers.
But China is not the only place with special numbers. In America, for example, “seven” is a lucky number while “thirteen” is an unlucky number.
pr n nsi e n
和……发音相同
持久的,长寿
逐渐象征着
come to do 表示“逐渐开始……”
避免使用 avoid doing sth
然而
Lucky Numbers
In China
Certain numbers carry significant meanings due to their pronunciation in Chinese.6implies smoothness,8symbolizes fortune, and9represents longevity. Conversely, the number4is considered unlucky as it sounds like the word for "death".
In other countries
The perception of lucky numbers varies worldwide. For instance, in America, the number7is widely regarded as lucky, while13is often associated with bad luck and superstition.
1 Read and
complete the table.
power
good fortune
places
names
idioms
monsters
good luck
wealth
festivals
celebrations
symbolizes things going well.
Seven
sounds like "death"
Thirteen
shows importance
symbolize love
mean loss.
good things come in pairs
means “to make a fortune
means “long lasting
2 Imagine you are a tour guide in China.
What additional information can you give tourists on Chinese cultural symbols
2. The panda is a national symbol of China, standing for peace and friendliness.
1. The dragon is a symbol of good luck and strength in Chinese culture.
3.The Great Wall—This famous wall is a symbol of China’s long history. People say, “He who has never been to the Great Wall is not a true man.”
4.Tea—Drinking tea is an important tradition in China. Sharing tea is a way to show respect.
Thank You!
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