新年祝福语和俗语

 

    对联 poetic¹ couplet: two successive rhyming lines in poetry

 

    春联 Spring Festival couplets

 

    剪纸 paper-cuts

 

    年画 New Year paintings

 

    买年货 special purchases for the Spring Festival  do Spring Festival shopping

 

    敬酒 propose a toast

 

    灯笼 lantern: a portable light

 

    烟花 fireworks

 

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

 

    红包 red packets (cash wrapped up in red paper, symbolize² fortune and wealth in the coming year.)

 

    舞狮 lion dance (The lion is believed to be able to dispel³ evil and bring good luck.)

 

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

 

    戏曲 traditional opera

 

    杂耍 variety show; vaudeville⁴

 

    灯谜 riddles⁵ written on lanterns

 

    守岁 staying-up

 

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

 

    禁忌 taboo⁶

 

    祝你新的一年快乐幸福:

 

    Wish you happiness and prosperity in the coming year!

 

    事业成功，家庭美满: 

 

    Wish you success in your career and happiness of your family!

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