HSK 1 3 How Chinese People Greet Each Other On New Year 春节怎么拜年 l Chinese Podcast

Hello everyone Welcome to Learn Chinese On The Go Today we're talking about how to pay New Year's visits during Spring Festival Daming hello Xiaomin hello The Spring Festival is coming up Yes the Spring Festival is coming up soon I have a question to ask you What's the question Go ahead During the Spring Festival do Chinese people pay New Year visits Yes of course we'll pay New Year visits—New Year greetings are very important What does paying New Year visits mean It means during the Spring Festival people greet each other and exchange good wishes Oh exchanging greetings and blessings Yes you can visit others' homes or send messages by phone Who should you pay New Year's calls to Usually family members Family like mom and dad Yes mom and dad grandparents and relatives too What about friends Can you also pay New Year's visits to friends Of course friends can also exchange New Year greetings and blessings When is the best time to pay New Year visits Usually on the first day of the lunar new year which is the first day of Spring Festival I see the first day of the lunar new year And during the Spring Festival holiday you can visit and greet others So what should you say when greeting people The most common phrase is "Happy New Year " Happy New Year—I know that one You can also say "Wishing you prosperity and good fortune " What does "Congratulations on getting rich" mean It means wishing you lots of money and wealth in the coming year Haha that's great Yes everyone really likes saying this Are there any other greetings Of course for example good health Good health wishing you well Yes and may everything go as you wish Everything go as you wish It means all things turn out as well as you hope they will Oh this is good too—I should remember these Yes saying these during Spring Festival makes everyone happy So do we need to prepare gifts when visiting during the New Year Visiting relatives during the New Year many people bring gifts such as fruit or candy Oh do I really need to bring a gift Can I go without one Not necessarily—what matters most is the thought behind it I understand the thought behind it matters most Yes visiting during the New Year having meals and chatting together is very lively That sounds really interesting Paying New Year visits is an important tradition Hmm thanks Daming I now have a bit of understanding about New Year greetings You're welcome that's just the basics of it Anything else Of course we can discuss the specific etiquette and customs of New Year greetings next time Alright I'm looking forward to it Alright then let's talk about the specific etiquette and customs of New Year greetings today Hmm sure I'd love to know The most important thing during the New Year visits is saying auspicious phrases Auspicious phrases What are those They're just good wishes like hoping everyone a happy New Year Oh like "Wishing you prosperity" Yes "Wishing you prosperity" is very common Anything else Also good health and everything going smoothly So many do I need to remember all of them You don't need to memorize everything—just a few words will do it's the thought that counts I see then besides offering lucky phrases what else is there There's one more important thing: giving red envelopes Red envelopes I've heard of them— they're given as money right Yes elders give red envelopes to younger family members Oh so it's a gesture of blessing then Yes it's a way for elders to show love and blessings to younger generations Can younger generations not give to elders It's usually elders giving red envelopes to younger generations but if the younger one is working they might also give red envelopes to elders I see so how much money is usually inside a red envelope There's no fixed amount—it could be a few dozen yuan or even several hundred I see it depends one's willingness and ability Right does your hometown have red envelopes too We don't have this custom where we're from—it' s quite interesting Also during New Year visits people love wearing new clothes What color are these new clothes Red is the most popular Why is it red Because red symbolizes celebration and good fortune I really like red too So when is it usual to visit relatives during the New Year It's usually the first or second day of the Lunar New Year typically in the morning You shouldn't go too late right Yes it shows respect for elders A friend of mine said their family eats dumplings during the New Year visits Oh dumplings are eaten in many places—they resemble ingots That makes sense Does your family have any special traditions during the New Year We always have a reunion dinner together every year Sounds lively and festive Yeah after dinner Grandma and Grandpa give us red envelopes So happy Then everyone chats and watches TV together Is there anything we can't do Hmm for example don't say anything negative I see we should say auspicious things Yes and when visiting someone else's home for the New Year don't go empty-handed Oh so we should bring a gift Yes bring some fruit or snacks Got it I'll remember to say auspicious phrases give red envelopes and bring gifts Yes those are the main things I find the New Year greeting tradition during Spring Festival truly fascinating Indeed Spring Festival is a very important holiday in China Thank you Da Ming I've learned a lot You're welcome we have many fun traditions during the Lunar New Year For example For instance we often visit relatives' homes when paying New Year calls Relatives' homes Yes my grandparents' house my uncle and aunt's house Oh I see When I was a child I loved going to my grandmother's house to celebrate the Lunar New Year Why was that Because my grandmother always made delicious food Wow that's amazing She even gives me red envelopes Really Yes on the first day of the Lunar New Year we have to get up early What do we do when we get up early Put on new clothes then go wish the elders a happy new year New clothes Yes new clothes symbolize a fresh year a new beginning That's a great tradition When we arrive at Grandma's house we'll greet everyone with "Happy New Year " It's just a lucky phrase right Yes and you should also say "Wishing you good health " I've got it memorized Grandma will be delighted she'll give us candy I love candy Then she’ll give me a red envelope What’s inside the red envelope Money of course Haha I know After I receive the red envelope I should say thank you to Grandma That’s just polite Yes then we'll sit in the living room and chat What about About studying about life Like family Yes very warm That big Ming do you still go to Grandma's house to celebrate the New Year Yes I go every year That's wonderful Now it's me giving Grandma red envelopes Oh you've grown up Yes since elders are getting older we should take care of them That's filial piety Yes besides visiting relatives we also go to friends' homes to pay New Year calls Do you give red envelopes to friends' homes too Generally not friends usually just greet each other Oh there's a difference Yes friends will eat together and play games It's like a gathering Yes we wish each other a happy new year It's also enjoyable this way Indeed sometimes we even call to wish each other a happy new year When do you usually make these calls If friends or relatives aren't in the same city I understand That's convenient too Yes New Year greetings involve both meeting in person and making phone calls Right there are many ways David what you've explained has helped me understand things better I'm glad I could assist Thank you David I have a question Go ahead Do people give red envelopes during the New Year celebrations Yes many do Oh what exactly is a red envelope It's a red packet containing money Who gives red envelopes Adults give red envelopes to children Do parents give them to their kids Yes grandparents also give them to their grandchildren So is it elders giving to younger generations Yes you understand very well What does the red packet mean The red packet symbolizes good luck It's a wonderful tradition Yes everyone loves red packets I do too Xiao Mei have you ever received a red packet Not yet I'm not a child anymore Yes Is it enough to just say "Happy New Year" during the New Year visits Happy New Year is great and you can also say "Congratulations on getting rich " What does "Congratulations on getting rich" mean Congratulations to you wishing you prosperity Wow that sounds really nice Yes many people like to say that I've learned it Also things like good health I know that one It's a blessing for elders say it to grandfather and grandmother That's right Ming will you go home for the Spring Festival to pay your respects I will every year without fail Will you give red envelopes to your family I also give red envelopes to my nieces and nephews now That's wonderful Seeing them happy makes me happy too Is the money in the red envelopes a lot Not necessarily it's the thought that counts I understand Sometimes it's ten dollars sometimes fifty Does the amount matter Some people prefer even numbers Like twenty dollars fifty dollars Twenty yuan sixty yuan—because even numbers symbolize good fortune doubling Oh that's really interesting Yes Chinese culture is fascinating I think there are so many customs surrounding Lunar New Year visits Yes but these rules are all filled with good wishes I understand much better now I hope you have a joyful Chinese New Year I also hope so thank you Daming You're welcome Da Ming what do people say when greeting each other during the New Year Of course the most common phrase is "Happy New Year " Oh I know that one And "Wishing you prosperity" is also very commonly used What does "Congratulations on getting rich" mean It means wishing you a lot of money Haha that's interesting—everyone likes money Yes there are also wishes for good health like "good health " Hmm this is important For elders we say "I wish you good health and long life " What does long life mean It means living a very long time reaching a very advanced age Got it so there are many different greetings Yes these phrases always make people happy Besides saying these words is there anything else to do during New Year visits Of course people usually give red envelopes to children A red envelope I know is a red money pouch right Yes it contains money and is given by adults to children Oh kids would really love it wouldn't they Absolutely it's one of the most anticipated things during Lunar New Year And among adults do they exchange gifts too Sometimes yes but more often it's relatives and friends visiting each other and sharing meals Meals are very important Yes the food during Spring Festival is especially delicious Daming what do you like most about Spring Festival I love spending time with my family chatting together and sharing the New Year's Eve dinner That sounds so warm Yes when I was a child I always looked forward to the Spring Festival every year Why Because I could receive lots of red envelopes wear new clothes and have fun Fun What kind of fun Kids can play some games or adults can take them for a walk Oh I see So how do people greet each other during the New Year now Do they still visit homes in person Many people still visit family homes for New Year but there are now new ways What ways For example calling to wish luck Oh that's very convenient Or sending WeChat red packets and good wishes Wow this is quite modern too Yes technology has made paying New Year's visits much easier But isn't a face-to-face visit more meaningful Yes Xiao Mei is right—exchanging New Year greetings in person conveys more warmth Hmm I see so visiting in person is still better if possible Yes meeting in person is the most joyful thing Thank you Daming for sharing so much—I really enjoy listening to your stories You're welcome I'm also happy chatting with you Next time I can say some New Year greetings Great next time try saying "Happy New Year" and "Wishing you prosperity " Okay I'll definitely give it a try That's great you're doing wonderful Thank you Daming I've learned a lot You're welcome New Year greetings are so much fun Yes I didn't know so much before Now you know you can go visiting for the New Year too I'm thinking of going to visit a friend's house That sounds great they'll be delighted I can wish them a happy New Year Yes and you can also wish them good health Good health—that's a wonderful phrase too Yes everyone loves hearing it I'll remember that it's important Paying New Year visits is mainly about offering good wishes Are good wishes the right thing to say Yes it's wishing others well hoping they are safe and happy I understand that's very meaningful Yes it's a beautiful tradition I really love Chinese traditions The Spring Festival has many interesting customs Yes listening to you today I've learned so much I'm also really happy to share this with you It feels like we' ve talked a lot about the Lunar New Year Yes from preparation to paying New Year visits it's very comprehensive I now understand Chinese New Year better That's great—you're learning quickly Thank you you teach very well Haha thank you I'm so happy I could help you I'm no longer afraid to visit during the New Year celebrations Don't worry everyone is very friendly—they'll love you Hmm I'm really looking forward to this year's Lunar New Year Wishing you a joyful Lunar New Year Thank you Daming you too and happy new year Thank you Xiao Mei wish you all the best Daming it was pleasant chatting today Yes time really flies I feel we covered a lot of useful topics Yes I hope our listeners have learned a lot too I think they'll enjoy it Alright talk to you next time What should we chat about next time We can talk about the Lantern Festival What is the Lantern Festival It's part of the Lunar New Year celebrations featuring eating tangyuan and viewing lanterns Sounds fascinating—I'm really looking forward to it Alright let's talk again next time Thank you Daming goodbye Goodbye Xiao Mei Alright that's it for today If you enjoyed this please like and subscribe — see you next time