用英文說中國的祝福語和俗語

說寶堂的口譯課程裡面有一節課是關於中國的民俗和過節用語的，摘錄了一些比較常見的，大家一起分享：）
過年 Guo-nian; have the Spring Festival

對聯 poetic couplet: two successive rhyming lines in poetry

春聯 Spring Festival couplets

剪紙 paper-cuts

年畫 New Year paintings

買年貨 special purchases for the Spring Festival ; do Spring Festival shopping

敬酒 propose a toast

燈籠 lantern: a portable light

煙花 fireworks

爆竹 firecrackers (People scare off evil spirits and ghosts with the loud pop.)

紅包 red packets (cash wrapped up in red paper, symbolize fortune and wealth in the coming year.)

舞獅 lion dance (The lion is believed to be able to dispel evil and bring good luck.)

舞龍 dragon dance (to expect good weather and good harvests)

戲曲 traditional opera

雜耍 variety show; vaudeville

燈謎 riddles written on lanterns


守歲 staying-up

拜年 pay New Year』s call; give New Year』s greetings; New Year』s visit

禁忌 taboo


祝你新的一年快樂幸福: Wish you happiness and prosperity in the coming year!
事業成功，家庭美滿: Wish you success in your career and happiness of your family！

Wish you happiness and prosperity in the coming year!