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The Symbolic Meaning and Applications of Red in Chinese Culture

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    This article introduces the symbolic meaning and applications of red in Chinese culture, explaining how red represents happiness, good fortune, and prosperity, and is widely used during festivals and weddings. It also combines beginner-level English reading exercises to help learners improve their listening skills through engaging content.

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    Red is the happiest color in China. It signifies success, good fortune, and joy. During festivals and weddings, everything turns red. This cheerful color brings happiness to homes and businesses, making every occasion lively and full of positive energy.

    Red represents not only joy but also prosperity and luck in Chinese culture. People believe that surrounding themselves with red can attract good fortune and success. It is common to see red decorations, clothing, and gifts during major celebrations.

    The color also influences the atmosphere in both personal and professional settings. Businesses use red to signify vitality and success, while families use it to create a cheerful and festive environment. Overall, red embodies the spirit of happiness and optimism in daily life.

    These are the listening materials for beginner English reading exercises compiled by Xiao Wu from the qicai website. We hope you gain some insights after listening!

Vocabulary Guide

Listening ComprehensionListening Comprehension
  • fortune

    noun

    1. an unknown and unpredictable phenomenon that causes an event to result one way rather than another

    e.g. bad luck caused his downfall
    we ran into each other by pure chance

    Synonym: luckchancehazard

    2. an unknown and unpredictable phenomenon that leads to a favorable outcome

    e.g. it was my good luck to be there
    they say luck is a lady
    it was as if fortune guided his hand

    Synonym: luck

    3. a large amount of wealth or prosperity

    4. your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)

    e.g. whatever my fortune may be
    deserved a better fate
    has a happy lot
    the luck of the Irish
    a victim of circumstances
    success that was her portion

    Synonym: destinyfatelucklotcircumstancesportion

  • cheerful

    adj

    1. being full of or promoting cheer
    having or showing good spirits

    e.g. her cheerful nature
    a cheerful greeting
    a cheerful room
    as cheerful as anyone confined to a hospital bed could be

    2. pleasantly (even unrealistically) optimistic

    Synonym: pollyannaishupbeat

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