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Chinese Foods and What they Symbolize
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How do you say black in Chinese?

黑色 (hēi sè)

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How do you say hello in Chinese?

你好 (nǐ hǎo)

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What is the most spoken language in China?

Mandarin Chinese

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What holiday is known for lanterns, lion dances, and red envelopes?

Lunar New Year / Spring Festival

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What food is commonly eaten during Chinese New Year to symbolize wealth and prosperity?

Dumplings (饺子 / jiǎo zi)

200

How do you say blue in Chinese?

蓝色 (lán sè)

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How do you say thank you in Chinese?

谢谢 (xiè xie)

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What animal is each year in China based on?

The 12 Zodiac animals

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Which holiday features dragon boat races and eating sticky rice dumplings (zòngzi)?

Dragon Boat Festival (端午节 / Duānwǔ Jié)

200

What round pastry is eaten during the Mid-Autumn Festival to symbolize family reunion?

Mooncakes (月饼 / yuè bǐng)

300

How do you say yellow in Chinese?

黄色 (huáng sè)

300

How do you say friend in Chinese?

朋友 (péng you)

300

What is the traditional Chinese martial art that emphasizes slow movements and meditation?

Tai Chi (太极 / tài jí)

300

What food is traditionally eaten during the Mid-Autumn Festival to symbolize family reunion?

Mooncakes (月饼 / yuè bǐng)

300

Eating this long food during birthdays symbolizes long life.

Longevity noodles (长寿面 / cháng shòu miàn)

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How do you say green in Chinese?

绿色 (lǜ sè)

400

How do you say sorry in Chinese?

  • 对不起 (duì bu qǐ)

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what are the 12 zodiac animals in order?


  • Rat — 鼠 (shǔ)

  • Ox — 牛 (niú)

  • Tiger — 虎 (hǔ)

  • Rabbit — 兔 (tù)

  • Dragon — 龙 (lóng)

  • Snake — 蛇 (shé)

  • Horse — 马 (mǎ)

  • Goat / Sheep — 羊 (yáng)

  • Monkey — 猴 (hóu)

  • Rooster — 鸡 (jī)

  • Dog — 狗 (gǒu)

  • Pig — 猪 (zhū)

400

What Chinese festival celebrates the moon and lanterns?

Mid-Autumn Festival

400

During Chinese New Year, giving or displaying oranges or tangerines symbolizes what?

Good luck, wealth, and prosperity (好运、财富 / hǎo yùn, cái fù)

500

What color is a stop sign? Answer in Chinese.

红色 (hóng sè)

500

How do you say: May I use the bathroom?

我可以借用一下洗手间吗?Wǒ kěyǐ jièyòng yīxià xǐshǒujiān ma?

500

What is the oldest known system of writing in China, found on oracle bones during the Shang Dynasty?

Oracle Bone Script (甲骨文 / jiǎ gǔ wén)

500

Which holiday is celebrated to honor the elderly and typically falls on the ninth day of the ninth lunar month?

Double Ninth Festival (重阳节 / Chóngyáng Jié)

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What sweet rice ball is eaten during the Lantern Festival to symbolize family togetherness?

Tangyuan (汤圆 / tāng yuán)