Customs and festivals in Chinese-speaking countries/communities

Vocabulary flashcards covering key Chinese customs and festival terms and their English definitions.

Chinese New Year

春节, Chūn Jié

Dumplings

饺子, Jiǎozi

Red envelopes

红包, Hóngbāo

Lion dance

舞狮, Wǔshī

Dragon dance

舞龙, Wǔlóng

Mid-Autumn Festival

中秋节, Zhōngqiū Jié

Moon cake

月饼, Yuèbǐng

Christmas

圣诞节, Shèngdàn Jié

to get/to receive

收到, Shōu dào

to thank

谢谢, Xièxie

to invite

邀请, Yāoqǐng

invitation

请柬, Qǐngjiǎn / 邀请函, Yāoqǐnghán

to give a present

送礼物, Sòng lǐwù

festival/celebration

节日, Jiérì

guest

客人, Kèrén

present

礼物, Lǐwù