Chinese new year https://chinese4kids.net/tag/chinese-new-year/ Teaching and Learning Mandarin Chinese is easy and fun Fri, 30 Oct 2026 21:38:10 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.1.4 https://chinese4kids.net/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/stamp-100x100.gif Chinese new year https://chinese4kids.net/tag/chinese-new-year/ 32 32 How to Say Spring in Chinese: 春天 (chūn tiān) — Vocabulary, Activities & Resources https://chinese4kids.net/how-to-say-spring-in-chinese-%e6%98%a5%e5%a4%a9-chun-tian-vocabulary-activities-resources/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=how-to-say-spring-in-chinese-%25e6%2598%25a5%25e5%25a4%25a9-chun-tian-vocabulary-activities-resources Sat, 07 Mar 2026 08:00:08 +0000 https://chinese4kids.net/?p=99939 Spring is one of the most beloved seasons in Chinese culture. It brings warmth, new growth, and two of the most important festivals in the Chinese calendar — Chinese New Year and Qingming Festival. For children learning Mandarin, spring is a wonderful vocabulary theme. It connects language to nature, weather, clothes, animals, flowers, and celebrations […]

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]]> Lucky Phrases for Chinese New Year – Chinese Spring Festival Greetings https://chinese4kids.net/lucky-phrases-for-chinese-new-year/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=lucky-phrases-for-chinese-new-year Thu, 01 Jan 2026 08:00:12 +0000 https://chinese4kids.net/?p=81373 Quick Answer Four common Chinese New Year greetings are 新年好 (xīnnián hǎo), 过年好 (guònián hǎo), 新年快乐 (xīnnián kuàilè) and 恭喜发财 (gōngxǐ fācái). They mean “Have a good new year,” “Happy New Year” or “Wishing you prosperity.” Other Chinese New Year lucky phrases, called 吉祥话 (jíxiánghuà, or “lucky talk”), express wishes for health, family happiness, good […]

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]]> Chinese Zodiac for Kids: 12 Animals, Pinyin and Measure Words https://chinese4kids.net/chinese-zodiac-for-kids/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=chinese-zodiac-for-kids https://chinese4kids.net/chinese-zodiac-for-kids/#comments Thu, 04 Dec 2025 08:10:55 +0000 https://chinese4kids.net/?p=95314 Quick answer: The Chinese zodiac has 12 animals: 鼠 (shǔ) rat, 牛 (niú) ox, 虎 (hǔ) tiger, 兔 (tù) rabbit, 龙 (lóng) dragon, 蛇 (shé) snake, 马 (mǎ) horse, 羊 (yáng) goat, 猴 (hóu) monkey, 鸡 (jī) rooster, 狗 (gǒu) dog and 猪 (zhū) pig. Each one belongs to a year in a repeating 12-year […]

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]]> https://chinese4kids.net/chinese-zodiac-for-kids/feed/ 1 Chinese New Year Tongue Twisters: A Festive Language Delight https://chinese4kids.net/chinese-new-year-tongue-twisters-a-festive-language-delight/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=chinese-new-year-tongue-twisters-a-festive-language-delight Thu, 23 Jan 2025 20:42:13 +0000 https://chinese4kids.net/?p=98029 Chinese New Year is the most important festival for Chinese people, with numerous traditions. Among all learning activities (Chinese New Year vocabulary, nursery rhymes, craft activities), another activity that combines both traditional celebration and a touch of fun and challenges to language skills is the recitation of tongue twisters. There are some fun tongue twisters […]

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]]> Chinese New Year of the Snake Celebrations https://chinese4kids.net/chinese-new-year-of-the-snake-celebrations/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=chinese-new-year-of-the-snake-celebrations Thu, 09 Jan 2025 16:03:12 +0000 https://chinese4kids.net/?p=97999 With the arrival of the Chinese Lunar New Year, people across the globe come together to celebrate the Year of the Snake—a symbol of wisdom, transformation, and resourcefulness in Chinese culture. This cherished holiday is a time to honor traditions, reconnect with loved ones, and embrace hopes for a successful and joyful year ahead. Join […]

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]]> 13 Chinese New Year Lucky Phrases That Start with Numbers https://chinese4kids.net/chinese-lucky-phrases-to-say-during-chinese-new-year-that-start-with-numbers/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=chinese-lucky-phrases-to-say-during-chinese-new-year-that-start-with-numbers Thu, 02 Jan 2025 08:00:44 +0000 https://chinese4kids.net/?p=93617 Quick answer: Chinese New Year lucky phrases with numbers are four-character wishes that follow a number pattern. They run from 一 to 十, then continue with 百, 千 and 万. Two examples are 一帆风顺 (yīfān fēngshùn), “smooth sailing,” and 五福临门 (wǔfú línmén), “five blessings come to your door.” Below are 13 you may see on […]

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]]> A Guide to Key Chinese Words for Celebrating Lunar New Year https://chinese4kids.net/a-guide-to-key-chinese-words-for-celebrating-lunar-new-year/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=a-guide-to-key-chinese-words-for-celebrating-lunar-new-year Wed, 31 Jan 2024 11:42:14 +0000 https://chinese4kids.net/?p=95393 The Lunar New Year, or Chinese New Year, is a vibrant and significant festival celebrated by millions around the world. To truly understand and partake in the festivities, it’s essential to be familiar with key Chinese words associated with various aspects of this auspicious occasion. Here, let’s have a detailed look at these words categorized […]

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]]> Chinese New Year of the Dragon Celebrations https://chinese4kids.net/chinese-new-year-of-the-dragon-celebrations/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=chinese-new-year-of-the-dragon-celebrations Wed, 24 Jan 2024 16:58:30 +0000 https://chinese4kids.net/?p=95380 As the Chinese Lunar New Year approaches, millions around the world are gearing up to celebrate the Year of the Dragon, a symbol of power, strength, and good fortune in Chinese culture. This festive occasion brings people together to usher in prosperity and joy. Let’s delve into the exciting world of Chinese New Year celebrations, […]

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]]> 6 Nursery Rhythms to Welcome Chinese New Year https://chinese4kids.net/6-nursery-rhythms-to-welcome-chinese-new-year/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=6-nursery-rhythms-to-welcome-chinese-new-year Tue, 17 Jan 2023 22:58:04 +0000 https://chinese4kids.net/?p=93510 Nursery rhythms, 童谣, are great for kids to learn Mandarin Chinese. The simple sentences and easy rhythms make it fun for children to learn; the themes nursery rhymes often feature are relevant and close to children’s lives, and that generates curiosity and interest. Here you’ll find 6 Chinese New Year nursery rhymes that are not […]

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]]> Chinese New Year of the Rabbit Celebrations https://chinese4kids.net/chinese-new-year-of-the-rabbit-celebrations/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=chinese-new-year-of-the-rabbit-celebrations Tue, 10 Jan 2023 17:07:26 +0000 https://chinese4kids.net/?p=93474 Chinese New Year is coming. Following the year of the Tiger, 2023 is the year of the rabbit, a year of peace and hope, as people in China believe. The year of the Rabbit, more specifically, water rabbit, will start on Jan 22, 2023 and the whole celebration will last till Feb 05, which is […]

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]]> Chinese New Year of the Tiger Learning Activities for Kids https://chinese4kids.net/chinese-new-year-of-the-tiger-learning-activities-for-kids/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=chinese-new-year-of-the-tiger-learning-activities-for-kids Tue, 18 Jan 2022 04:04:28 +0000 https://chinese4kids.net/?p=91517 As you already know, Feb 01, 2022, is the Spring Festival, the biggest festival, and celebration for Chinese people around the world. It is the Chinese New Year of the Tiger(虎年). Chinese New Year and Zodiac Signs Talking about Chinese New Year, we need to know about Chinese zodiac signs – 12 animals represent 12 […]

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]]> Learn Chinese Zodiac Animal Characters with Jigsaw Puzzle https://chinese4kids.net/learn-chinese-zodiac-animal-characters-with-jigsaw-puzzle/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=learn-chinese-zodiac-animal-characters-with-jigsaw-puzzle Mon, 08 Feb 2021 14:56:20 +0000 https://chinese4kids.net/?p=91148 Surely you know that the Chinese New Year is coming. And this new year is going to be the year of Ox! Ox is the 2nd zodiac animal in Chinese zodiac animals. As we are preparing for the celebration, I thought it would be a good idea to add a bit more fun into Chinese […]

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]]> Year of the Ox Chinese Learning Pack for Kids -learn about Chinese New Year https://chinese4kids.net/year-of-the-ox-chinese-new-year-chinese-learning-pack-for-kids/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=year-of-the-ox-chinese-new-year-chinese-learning-pack-for-kids Mon, 25 Jan 2021 13:04:06 +0000 https://chinese4kids.net/?p=91125 Chinese new year is coming, Feb 12, 2021, to be exact. Do you know which year it’s going to be? It is the year of the OX! On that day, we’ll say goodbye to the year of the Rat and welcome the year of the Ox. Following my little tradition (a learning pack for each […]

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]]> Top 7 Chinese New Year Books for Kids and Chinese Beginning Learners https://chinese4kids.net/top-7-chinese-new-year-books/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=top-7-chinese-new-year-books Mon, 10 Feb 2020 08:00:50 +0000 https://chinese4kids.net/?p=3211 Chinese New Year is one of the most important festivals in China. What are the traditions? How do the Chinese celebrate it? Are there any fun activities for kids to work on? Here are the top 7 books on Chinese New Year. You can read them with your children to get to know more about […]

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]]> Year of the Rat – What Chinese to Learn https://chinese4kids.net/year-of-the-rat-what-chinese-to-learn/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=year-of-the-rat-what-chinese-to-learn Fri, 10 Jan 2020 18:17:12 +0000 https://chinese4kids.net/?p=81363 When we say to learn a language, we should not stop at the language itself. Language is a vehicle of how people communicate, reflecting the history, culture and philosophy of the country. Traditional holidays, as the highlight of customs and culture, are indispensable for any language learner. For Chinese language learning, Chinese traditional festivals are surely […]

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]]> Chinese Year of the Pig – Learn about Pigs in Chinese https://chinese4kids.net/chinese-year-of-the-pig-learn-about-pigs-in-chinese/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=chinese-year-of-the-pig-learn-about-pigs-in-chinese Sat, 26 Jan 2019 21:18:33 +0000 https://chinese4kids.net/?p=6921 In our Chinese New Year series, we’ve talked about Chinese New Year Celebrations for kids, Chinese Zodiac animals. 2019 is the year of the pig, so we are going to talk about PIGS in Chinese. How to Say Pigs in Chinese Pig in Chinese is called 猪(Zhū). One pig is 一头猪 (yītóu zhū); two pigs […]

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]]> Chinese Zodiac Animals – Great Race Story and More https://chinese4kids.net/chinese-zodiac-animals-great-race-story-and-more/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=chinese-zodiac-animals-great-race-story-and-more Sat, 19 Jan 2019 08:37:37 +0000 https://chinese4kids.net/?p=6909 You might or might know, that Chinese zodiac, or shengxiao in Chinese, is similar the Western one. Yes, both zodiacs have time cycles divided into 12 parts, each is associated with a person’s personality to the influence of the person’s particular relationship to the part of the cycle. Nevertheless, they are quite different: the 12-part […]

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]]> Celebrating New Year – a Chinese Chant to Learn about Chinese New Year https://chinese4kids.net/celebrating-new-year-a-chinese-chant-to-learn-about-chinese-new-year/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=celebrating-new-year-a-chinese-chant-to-learn-about-chinese-new-year Fri, 11 Jan 2019 10:21:31 +0000 https://chinese4kids.net/?p=6865 小朋友，过新年， Xiǎopéngyǒu, guò xīnnián Little friends, we are celebrating the New Year 穿新衣，贴春联， Chuān xīnyī, tiē chūnlián We put on new clothes, and we glue the Spring Festival couplets 点灯笼，放鞭炮， Diǎn dēnglong, fàng biānpào We light up lanterns, and we set off firecrackers 还有饺子和压岁钱, Háiyǒu jiǎozi hé yāsuìqián There are also dumplings and lucky money […]

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