About this episode
The festive atmosphere of the New Year in rural areas has faded, and the ways of reunion and traditions are changing.??????? - Changes in Celebrating the New Year in Rural Areas [HSK 4]Download the app here:Chinese Short Dialogue | App StoreChinese Short Dialogue | Google PlayAvailable in 8 languages on the app:Chinese Listening | ??? ??? | ???????? | ??????????? ?? ?????????? ????? | Nghe ti?ng Trung | Mendengarkan bahasa Mandarin | Escucha en chino | ????????????? | Chinesisches Hören | Écoute du chinois | Ascolto cinese | Audição em chinês | ???? ????? | ???????? ??? ????? ????????English Translation???: ??, have you ever celebrated the Spring Festival in China? Do you think celebrating it in rural areas is the same as before???: I read in books that celebrating the New Year in rural areas used to be very lively, but now it seems the festive atmosphere has faded.??: Yes. In the past, people really looked forward to the New Year. Now that life is better, new clothes and special foods are available even on ordinary days.??: I also heard that New Year visits have changed. Some people just give gifts without chatting.??: That’s right. In the past, New Year visits focused on emotions and relationships. Now sometimes it feels like just going through the motions, which is a bit regrettable.??: And some young people don’t necessarily return to the countryside; they celebrate in the cities instead, right???: Exactly. But no matter where they are, the core of the Spring Festival is still family reunion.??: I understand now. The form may change, but the feelings should remain—that’s the true meaning of the Spring Festival.