Gift in Chinese Culture 英汉双语 2011.pptVIP

Gifts in Chinese Culture TEXT B Gifts in Chinese CulturePara 1 The Chinese people have their own culture when it comes to giving gifts to friends or relatives. Just as in most cultures, there are both things to do, and things not to do. To the outsider, it is often difficult to know what is correct without being told, but easy to understand once it is explained. Translating Para 1 中国人在送礼时有他们自己的送礼文化。正如其他许多文化一样，（在某个文化背景下），有些事情是能做的，有些事情是不适宜做的。作为一个外来者，在不被告知的情况下（往往）很难知道怎样做才是妥当的；而一旦（有人对此）做出了解释，则容易理解了。 TEXT B Gifts in Chinese CulturePara 2 When a baby is born, a gift of a jade[d?eid] or silver bracelet[breislit] or necklace would be good, particularly ones which make a tinkling[ti?kli?] sound when the baby moves. Alternatively, some childrens clothes, shoes or gloves would be good too. When it is an older child, some toys or stationery would be good. ? Translating Para 2 当送礼对象是新生儿时，翡翠、银手镯、项链会是不错的选择，特别是会发出叮当声响的这类饰物，因为这类饰物可以在宝宝活动时发出声响（以提醒父母宝宝睡醒了等现象）。另一种不错的（送礼）选择是（给新生儿）送些小孩衣物、鞋子、手套。当给年龄稍大的孩子送礼时，送些玩具或文具用品则更为适合。  TEXT B Gifts in Chinese CulturePara 3 Older people usually appreciate something practical. A walking-stick, some valuable food such as birds nests or Chinese mushrooms[m??rumz] would be highly welcome.  Translating Para 3  当给老年人送礼时，应该考虑（送些）具有实用性的（礼物）。像拐杖、一些昂贵的食物如燕窝或中国蘑菇(干货：香菇)等则非常受欢迎。 TEXT B Gifts in Chinese CulturePara 4 When visiting prospective[pr?uspektiv] parents-in-law, something more valuable would be an option, such as some good wine or something meaningful.  Translating Para 4 拜访未来配偶的父母时购买的礼物就应选择些更为贵重的物品，如名贵的酒或一些有意义的东西。   TEXT B Gifts in Chinese CulturePara 5 To give a family something that relates to family activities or the home would be ideal, a vase, a dining set, or paintings. Translating Para 5  如果是送给一家子一些与家居、房屋有关的礼物，（则）一个花瓶、一套餐具或绘画作品将会是这类送礼的典范。  TEXT B Gifts in Chinese CulturePara 6 Not every occasion demands something special. So for the case of ju