Chinese Vocabulary for 'Christmas'
Explore a collection of Chinese words related to the theme 'Christmas' to enrich your language skills.
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伯利恒 (bó lì hēng)
bethlehem
In Chinese, 'Bethlehem' translates to '伯利恒'. This word is usually used in the context of a location, specifically referring to the city of Bethlehem which is historically significant in many religions.
Example sentences with 伯利恒 →信仰 (xìn yǎng)
faith
The Chinese word '信仰' represents a strong belief in religious doctrines or a firm belief in something for which there is no proof. It can be used the same way as it's counterpart in English.
Example sentences with 信仰 →冬日仙境 (dōng rì xiān jìng)
winter wonderland
The Chinese term '冬日仙境' is used to convey the same sense of a magical, snowy landscape that is implied by the English term 'winter wonderland'. It is used in the same contexts, such as describing beautiful, snowy scenes in literature, poetry, song lyrics, or casual conversation. This term conveys a sense of awe and admiration for the beauty of winter.
Example sentences with 冬日仙境 →冬青 (dōng qīng)
holly
冬青 traditionally symbolizes peace and joy. The leaves are prickly and they stay green all year round which made them popular as decorations during the winter season, especially during Christmas holidays.
Example sentences with 冬青 →和平 (hé píng)
peace
The Chinese word '和平' means 'peace'. It's often used in contexts related to the absence of war or violence, harmony in personal relations, or serenity and tranquility. It's a commonly used word in Chinese, much like its English counterpart.
Example sentences with 和平 →团结 (tuánjié)
unity
The Chinese word '团结' is used in a similar context as in English. It can often be seen in political, social, or team situations to express cohesion and collaboration. It can be used in phrases like '团结一致' (unanimous unity) or '团结力量大' (unity is strength).
Example sentences with 团结 →圣诞老人 (shèngdàn lǎorén)
santa claus
In Chinese, Santa Claus is referred to as '圣诞老人' which direct translation is 'Christmas Old Man'. It is widely used during the holiday season in similar context as in English, referring to the jolly old man who delivers gifts to children.
Example sentences with 圣诞老人 →圣诞节 (shèng dàn jié)
christmas
In Chinese, '圣诞节' is used to represent the holiday celebrated on December 25th, just as 'Christmas' is in English. It can be used in several contexts such as wishing someone a merry Christmas, or discussing holiday plans.
Example sentences with 圣诞节 →坚果夹 (jiānguǒ jiá)
nutcracker
In Chinese, '坚果夹' is a term used for devices or tools designed to open nutshells. It can be used in both literal and metaphorical contexts, similar to how 'nutcracker' is used in English.
Example sentences with 坚果夹 →壁炉 (bì lú)
fireplace
This Chinese word is used the same as the English word 'fireplace'. It refers to a structure designed to contain a fire, typically used for heating a dwelling or cooking.
Example sentences with 壁炉 →天使 (tiānshǐ)
angels
The Chinese word '天使' directly translates to 'angels' in English. It is used in the same way as in English, depicting a spiritual being superior to humans in power and intelligence.
Example sentences with 天使 →奇迹 (qí jì)
miracle
In Chinese, '奇迹' is used to describe a remarkable event, or phenomenal occurrence, which is beyond human comprehension and/or abilities and considered supernatural or divine.
Example sentences with 奇迹 →姜饼 (jiang1 bing3)
gingerbread
In the Chinese language, '姜饼' is used to refer to the sweet, spiced baked treat often associated with the Christmas season, similar to the way 'gingerbread' is used in English. It can be found in many forms such as gingerbread houses, cookies and more. It is a direct translation, with '姜' meaning 'ginger' and '饼' meaning 'bread' or 'cake'.
Example sentences with 姜饼 →家庭 (jiā tīng)
family
In Chinese, the word '家庭' means family. It is a term that is used to describe close relations by either blood ties or marriage. It often refers to people living together under the same roof, and it is a central and fundamental concept in Chinese culture.
崇拜 (chóng bài)
worship
The Chinese word for worship is '崇拜'. It is used in a similar context as in English, often referring to the act of showing religious devotion and adoration. '崇拜' is used when expressing reverence towards deities, idols, or any other objects of worship.
Example sentences with 崇拜 →希望 (xī wàng)
hope
The Chinese word '希望' is used much like the English word 'hope'. It can be used to express a desire for a particular thing or situation to happen. It's usually followed by a verb phrase or sentence that outlines what the speaker hopes will happen.
常青 (cháng qīng)
evergreen
The Chinese word '常青' is used to describe trees or plants that stay green throughout the year. Just like in English, it can also be used metaphorically to describe things which are enduring or constantly fresh or self-renewing.
Example sentences with 常青 →庆祝 (qìng zhù)
celebrate
The Chinese word '庆祝' is used to convey the act of acknowledging a significant or happy day or event with an enjoyable activity or special ceremony, similar to the English word 'celebrate'. It is often associated with festivities, joyous gatherings, and commemorative occasions.
Example sentences with 庆祝 →感激 (gǎn jī)
gratefulness
The Chinese word '感激' means gratefulness. It is often used to express deep appreciation or thankfulness toward a kind action or gesture made by others. Similar to its usage in English, '感激' can be used in a wide range of scenarios, from expressing gratitude for a friend's assistance to acknowledging the support of people in difficult times.
Example sentences with 感激 →慷慨 (kāng kǎi)
generosity
The Chinese word '慷慨' refers to the act of giving or the willingness to give more than is expected. It can be used to describe someone who is generous in terms of sharing their time, money, resources etc. It can also refer to a generous act or gesture.
Example sentences with 慷慨 →救世主 (jiù shì zhǔ)
savior
The word '救世主' is used in Chinese to refer to a person who saves people from danger or evil. It is often used in religious contexts. However, it can also be used metaphorically to refer to someone who has a significant positive impact on a difficult situation.
Example sentences with 救世主 →星星 (xīng xīng)
star
The Chinese word for star is '星星'. It is used similar to English, in the literal context of a celestial star in the night sky, or metaphorically referring to famous individuals, or 'movie stars'. You may encounter this word in poems, stories, songs, and daily conversation.
朋友们 (péngyǒumen)
friends
This term is the plural form of '朋友'. In Chinese, '们' is a commonly used plural marker for pronouns and nouns referring to people.
Example sentences with 朋友们 →灯光 (dēng guāng)
lights
In Chinese, '灯光' translates to 'lights'. This term can be used in many different contexts, such as stage lights, street lights, or car lights. Like in English, it can be both singular and plural depending on the context.
Example sentences with 灯光 →烛光 (zhú guāng)
candlelight
In Chinese, the word '烛光' is used to refer to the light emanating from a candle. It can be used in various contexts such as describing a scene, a mood, or a setting, for example, a candlelight dinner (烛光晚餐).
Example sentences with 烛光 →热可可 (rè kě kě)
hot cocoa
In Chinese, '热可可' is used to refer to a hot drink made from cocoa or chocolate powder and milk or hot water. It is a common beverage especially enjoyed in colder weather.
Example sentences with 热可可 →爱 (ài)
love
The Chinese word for 'love' is '爱', pronounced 'ài'. It's a verb that expresses a deep affection or intense attraction towards someone or something. In Chinese culture, '爱' might not be as casually used as 'love' in English; generally, it indicates a profound feeling of romantic love or familial love.
祝福 (zhu fu)
blessings
In Chinese, blessings is translated to 祝福 (zhu fu). It is often used in the context of wishing health, happiness, and good fortune upon others during special occasions or general conversations.
Example sentences with 祝福 →精灵 (jīnglíng)
elf
In Chinese, '精灵' (jīnglíng) is used to describe a kind of mythical creature that is small, human-like, and has magical powers, much like the concept of 'elf' in English.
Example sentences with 精灵 →糖果拐杖 (táng guǒ guǎi zhàng)
candy canes
The Chinese translation '糖果拐杖' is used exactly in the same context as English, referring to a sweet candy stick that is commonly seen during Christmas holidays. It's a sweet treat often enjoyed by children.
Example sentences with 糖果拐杖 →Page 1 of 2
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