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AP Classroom U1 Cultural Presentation Vocab
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| 礼仪 | lǐ yí - etiquette |
| 礼仪之邦 | lǐ yí zhī bāng — a land of propriety and etiquette (refers to China as a nation known for its manners and rituals |
| 礼貌 | lǐ mào - polite, manners |
| 礼物 | lǐwù - gift; present |
| 礼品 | lǐ pǐn - gift |
| 送礼 | sòng lǐ - give sb. a present / present a gift to sb. |
| 失礼 | shī lǐ — to be impolite; to lose manners; to be discourteous |
| 礼轻情意重 | lǐ qīng qíngyì zhòng - the gift is trifling but the sentiment is profound |
| 感谢 | gǎn xiè - to thank |
| 谢意 | xièyì - gratitude |
| 家和万事兴 | (jiā hé wànshì xīng) everything prospers when there is family harmony |
| 观念 | guān niàn - idea, concept |
| 价值观 | jià zhí guān - values |
| 家庭价值观 | family values |
| 家庭团圆 | jiātíng tuányuán - family reunion |
| 孝道/孝顺 | xiàodào/xiào shun - filial piety |
| 尊老爱幼 | zūn lǎo ài yòu - respect the old and love the young(尊敬长辈,爱护晚辈) |
| 注重 | zhù zhòng - pay attention to; emphasize; lay stress on |
| 讲究 | jiǎng jiu - pay attention to, tasteful |
| 表达 | biǎo dá - expression, to express (an opinion), to convey |
| 代表 | dài biǎo - representative, to represent |
| 寓意 | yùyì - implied meaning |
| 象征 | xiàng zhēng - symbolise, emblem |
| 祝福 | zhù fú - blessings; wish well |
| 喜庆 | xǐ qìng — festive; joyous; celebration |
| 欢乐 | huān lè - happy / joyous |
| 吉利 | jí lì - lucky |
| 平安 | píng ān - safe and sound |
| 古话 | old saying (gǔhuà) |
| 习俗 | custom (xísú) |
| 除夕 | chú xī (New Year's) Eve |
| 年夜饭 | nián yè fàn - Chinese New Year's Eve dinner |
| 年的味道 | nián de wèi dào — the flavor or atmosphere of the New Year (refers to the festive feeling, traditions, and joyful spirit associated with Chinese New Year) |
| 亲情 | qīn qíng - love and affection between family members |
| 特别 | (tèbié) especially |
| 丰盛 | fēng shèng — sumptuous; abundant; rich (usually describing food or a feast) |
| 双数 | shuāngshù - even number |
| 年年有余 | Have an abundant year! (nián nián yǒu yú) |
| 富足 | fù zú - plentiful; abundant; rich |
| 六六大顺 | liù liù dà shùn — everything goes smoothly; a phrase symbolizing good luck and success (The number six "六" is considered lucky in Chinese culture because it sounds like "流" [liú], meaning "to flow," suggesting that things will go smoothly.) |
| 发财 | fā cái - to get rich; to make a fortune |
| 十全十美 | shí quán shí měi — perfect in every way; flawless; complete and beautiful (literally "ten out of ten for perfection," meaning something or someone is ideal with nothing lacking) |
| 追求 | zhuī qiú - seek / pursue (a goal, etc) |
| 向往 | ( xiàng wǎng ) yearn for, look forward to |
| 人和人之间 | rén hé rén zhī jiān — between people; among people (used to talk about relationships or interactions between individuals) |