Chinese New Year Symbols

Front

__________ are often used to decorate doors and express hopes and happiness for the coming year.

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chūnlián

Front

Eeating ______ symbolizes you will always get more than what you wish for.

Back

yú

Front

Eating ______ symbolizes a higher income, a higher position, and generally the promise of a better year.

Back

niángāo

Front

_______ represent peace and security because when they're pronounced in Cantonese, they sound the same as the word for “peace.”
Options:
píngguǒ,
júzi,
jiǎozi,
fènglí

Back

píngguǒ

Front

_________ is a popular dish during Chinese New Year because it represents togetherness and rebirth.

Back

quán jī

Front

______ are called “wànglái” in Hokkien and Cantonese, which literally translates to “fortune come.”

Back

fènglí

Front

The Cantonese pronunciation for ______ is "kam," sounds very similar to gold. Traditionally, people believe these fruits will bring them fortune and prosperity.

Back

júzi

Front

_______ represent prosperity because their shape resembles ancient Chinese money.

Back

jiǎozi

Front

It’s usually cold on Chinese New Years’ Eve, so people eat _______ to stay warm.

Back

huǒguō

Front

_______ is generally given out to children or younger unmarried relatives during Chinese New Year.

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Yāsuìqián