Chinese New Year Symbols

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

• Niánshòu

• chūnlián

• yāsuìqián

• biānpào

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

• yú

• jī

• huǒguō

• shuǐjiǎo

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

• fènglí

• quán jī

• júzi

• niángāo

_______ represent peace and security because when they're pronounced in Cantonese, they sound the same as the word for “peace.”

• píngguǒ

• júzi

• jiǎozi

• fènglí

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

• huǒguō

• quán jī

• shuǐjiǎo

• huǒjī

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

• júzi

• fènglí

• niángāo

• niánshòu

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

• júzi

• jiǎozi  

_______ represent prosperity because their shape resembles ancient Chinese money.

• jiǎozi

• júzi

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

• quán jī    

• huǒguō

• niángāo

• shuǐjiǎo

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

• Niányèfàn

• Tuányuánfàn

• Yāsuìqián

• Wǔshī