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Culture & Traditions in Chinese · HSK 6

70 Chinese words and phrases for culture & traditions, at HSK 6 level. Each entry shows the word, how to read it, what it means, and a full example sentence with translation.

  1. 精髓 jīngsuǐ
    essence; quintessence

    这本书抓住了儒家思想的精髓。

    This book captures the essence of Confucian thought.

  2. 底蕴 dǐyùn
    cultural depth; rich heritage

    苏州是一座很有底蕴的城市。

    Suzhou is a city with deep cultural roots.

  3. 源远流长 yuányuǎn liúcháng
    long-standing and well established (of a tradition)

    茶文化在中国源远流长。

    Tea culture has a long history in China.

  4. 博大精深 bódà jīngshēn
    broad and profound (of learning or culture)

    中医理论博大精深。

    The theory of traditional Chinese medicine is broad and profound.

  5. 弘扬 hóngyáng
    to promote; to carry forward (a tradition)

    我们应该弘扬传统美德。

    We should carry forward traditional virtues.

  6. 继承 jìchéng
    to inherit; to carry on

    他继承了父亲的手艺。

    He inherited his father's craft.

  7. 民俗 mínsú
    folk customs; folklore

    他专门研究各地的民俗。

    He specializes in studying local folk customs.

  8. 典故 diǎngù
    literary or historical allusion

    老师给我们讲了这个典故。

    The teacher told us the story behind this allusion.

  9. 诗词 shīcí
    classical poetry (shi and ci)

    她从小就喜欢背古典诗词。

    She has loved reciting classical poetry since childhood.

  10. 脸谱 liǎnpǔ
    painted face patterns in Chinese opera

    他会画各种京剧脸谱。

    He can paint all kinds of Peking opera face patterns.

  11. 四大发明 sì dà fāmíng
    the Four Great Inventions of ancient China

    火药是四大发明之一。

    Gunpowder is one of the Four Great Inventions.

  12. 道家 Dàojiā
    Taoism; the Taoist school

    道家崇尚自然。

    Taoism reveres nature.

  13. 佛教 Fójiào
    Buddhism

    佛教对中国文化影响很大。

    Buddhism has had a great influence on Chinese culture.

  14. 软实力 ruǎnshílì
    soft power

    文化是国家软实力的核心。

    Culture is the core of a nation's soft power.

  15. 内涵 nèihán
    connotation; inner substance

    这幅画的内涵十分丰富。

    This painting is rich in meaning.

  16. 熏陶 xūntáo
    nurturing influence; to be steeped in

    她从小受到艺术的熏陶。

    She was steeped in the arts from an early age.

  17. 修养 xiūyǎng
    self-cultivation; refinement

    读书可以提高个人修养。

    Reading can improve one's personal refinement.

  18. 境界 jìngjiè
    realm; level of attainment

    他的书法达到了很高的境界。

    His calligraphy has reached a very high level.

  19. 意境 yìjìng
    artistic conception; poetic mood

    这首诗的意境非常优美。

    The mood of this poem is exquisitely beautiful.

  20. 韵味 yùnwèi
    lingering charm; subtle flavor

    她的唱腔很有传统韵味。

    Her singing style has a traditional charm.

  21. 结晶 jiéjīng
    crystallization; fruit (of wisdom or labor)

    长城是古人智慧的结晶。

    The Great Wall is the fruit of ancient wisdom.

  22. 瑰宝 guībǎo
    treasure; gem (figurative)

    敦煌壁画是艺术瑰宝。

    The Dunhuang murals are artistic treasures.

  23. 祭祀 jìsì
    to offer sacrifices; ritual worship

    这座庙至今仍举行祭祀活动。

    This temple still holds sacrificial ceremonies today.

  24. 技艺 jìyì
    skill; artistry; craft

    老匠人的技艺令人赞叹。

    The old craftsman's skill is admirable.

  25. 失传 shīchuán
    to be lost (of an art or skill no longer passed down)

    这种织法早已失传。

    This weaving technique was lost long ago.

  26. 复兴 fùxīng
    revival; renaissance

    传统文化正在走向复兴。

    Traditional culture is experiencing a revival.

  27. 崇尚 chóngshàng
    to esteem; to advocate; to uphold

    中国人历来崇尚勤俭。

    The Chinese have always valued diligence and thrift.

  28. 信仰 xìnyǎng
    faith; belief

    每个人的信仰都应当受到尊重。

    Everyone's beliefs should be respected.

  29. 吉祥 jíxiáng
    auspicious; propitious

    龙在中国是吉祥的象征。

    In China the dragon is a symbol of good fortune.

  30. 寓意 yùyì
    implied meaning; symbolism

    鱼在年画里寓意年年有余。

    In New Year prints, fish symbolize abundance year after year.

  31. 谚语 yànyǔ
    proverb; saying

    奶奶常用谚语教育我们。

    Grandma often teaches us with proverbs.

  32. 文人 wénrén
    literati; man of letters

    古代文人喜欢以诗会友。

    Ancient literati liked to make friends through poetry.

  33. 变迁 biànqiān
    changes; vicissitudes

    这条老街见证了时代的变迁。

    This old street has witnessed the changes of the times.

  34. 沉淀 chéndiàn
    to accumulate over time; sediment (figurative)

    这座城市沉淀了千年的历史。

    This city carries a thousand years of accumulated history.

  35. 国粹 guócuì
    national quintessence; national treasure (art form)

    京剧被誉为中国的国粹。

    Peking opera is hailed as China's national art treasure.

  36. 典籍 diǎnjí
    ancient classics; canonical texts

    图书馆收藏了大量古代典籍。

    The library holds a large collection of ancient texts.

  37. 阴阳 yīnyáng
    yin and yang

    中医讲究阴阳平衡。

    Traditional Chinese medicine emphasizes the balance of yin and yang.

  38. 文物 wénwù
    cultural relic; antiquity

    博物馆里陈列着许多文物。

    Many cultural relics are on display in the museum.

  39. 考古 kǎogǔ
    archaeology

    他大学学的是考古专业。

    He majored in archaeology at university.

  40. 流传 liúchuán
    to be handed down; to circulate

    这个故事流传了几百年。

    This story has been handed down for centuries.

  41. 中华文化源远流长，历经五千年而生生不息。 Zhōnghuá wénhuà yuányuǎn liúcháng, lìjīng wǔqiān nián ér shēngshēng bùxī.
    Chinese culture has a long history, thriving continuously through five thousand years.
  42. 京剧脸谱的颜色各有寓意：红色代表忠义，白色象征奸诈。 Jīngjù liǎnpǔ de yánsè gè yǒu yùyì: hóngsè dàibiǎo zhōngyì, báisè xiàngzhēng jiānzhà.
    The colors of Peking opera face paint each carry a meaning: red stands for loyalty, while white symbolizes treachery.
  43. 造纸术、印刷术、指南针和火药被称为中国古代的四大发明。 Zàozhǐshù, yìnshuāshù, zhǐnánzhēn hé huǒyào bèi chēngwéi Zhōngguó gǔdài de sì dà fāmíng.
    Papermaking, printing, the compass and gunpowder are known as the Four Great Inventions of ancient China.
  44. 道家主张顺其自然，对中国人的处世态度影响深远。 Dàojiā zhǔzhāng shùn qí zìrán, duì Zhōngguórén de chǔshì tàidù yǐngxiǎng shēnyuǎn.
    Taoism advocates going with the flow of nature, which has profoundly shaped the Chinese outlook on life.
  45. 佛教自汉代传入中国，逐渐与本土文化融为一体。 Fójiào zì Hàndài chuánrù Zhōngguó, zhújiàn yǔ běntǔ wénhuà róngwéi yìtǐ.
    Buddhism entered China in the Han dynasty and gradually merged with the native culture.
  46. 端午节赛龙舟的风俗，源于人们对诗人屈原的纪念。 Duānwǔjié sài lóngzhōu de fēngsú, yuányú rénmen duì shīrén Qū Yuán de jìniàn.
    The Dragon Boat Festival custom of racing dragon boats originated in commemoration of the poet Qu Yuan.
  47. 昆曲被联合国列入人类非物质文化遗产名录。 Kūnqǔ bèi Liánhéguó lièrù rénlèi fēiwùzhì wénhuà yíchǎn mínglù.
    Kunqu opera has been inscribed by the United Nations on the list of intangible cultural heritage of humanity.
  48. 弘扬传统文化，并不意味着排斥一切外来事物。 Hóngyáng chuántǒng wénhuà, bìng bú yìwèizhe páichì yíqiè wàilái shìwù.
    Promoting traditional culture does not mean rejecting everything foreign.
  49. 许多成语的背后，都有一段耐人寻味的历史典故。 Xǔduō chéngyǔ de bèihòu, dōu yǒu yí duàn nàirénxúnwèi de lìshǐ diǎngù.
    Behind many idioms lies a thought-provoking historical tale.
  50. 唐诗宋词凝聚着古代文人的智慧与情感。 Táng shī Sòng cí níngjùzhe gǔdài wénrén de zhìhuì yǔ qínggǎn.
    Tang poetry and Song lyrics embody the wisdom and emotions of ancient literati.
  51. 丝绸之路不仅是一条商道，更是一条文明对话之路。 Sīchóu zhī Lù bùjǐn shì yì tiáo shāngdào, gèng shì yì tiáo wénmíng duìhuà zhī lù.
    The Silk Road was not just a trade route, but a road of dialogue between civilizations.
  52. 这门古老的技艺若无人继承，恐怕迟早会失传。 Zhè mén gǔlǎo de jìyì ruò wú rén jìchéng, kǒngpà chízǎo huì shīchuán.
    If no one carries on this ancient craft, it will sooner or later be lost.
  53. 故宫的建筑布局处处体现着阴阳平衡的理念。 Gùgōng de jiànzhù bùjú chùchù tǐxiànzhe yīnyáng pínghéng de lǐniàn.
    The architectural layout of the Forbidden City reflects the concept of yin-yang balance everywhere.
  54. 中国结寓意吉祥，常被当作礼物赠送给亲友。 Zhōngguójié yùyì jíxiáng, cháng bèi dàngzuò lǐwù zèngsòng gěi qīnyǒu.
    Chinese knots symbolize good fortune and are often given as gifts to family and friends.
  55. 随着城市化的推进，不少古老的民俗正逐渐淡出人们的生活。 Suízhe chéngshìhuà de tuījìn, bùshǎo gǔlǎo de mínsú zhèng zhújiàn dànchū rénmen de shēnghuó.
    With advancing urbanization, many old folk customs are gradually fading from people's lives.
  56. 品茶品的不仅是味道，更是一种宁静闲适的境界。 Pǐn chá pǐn de bùjǐn shì wèidào, gèng shì yì zhǒng níngjìng xiánshì de jìngjiè.
    Savoring tea is not just about the taste, but about a state of quiet leisure.
  57. 中国书画讲究留白，追求言有尽而意无穷的意境。 Zhōngguó shūhuà jiǎngjiu liúbái, zhuīqiú yán yǒu jìn ér yì wúqióng de yìjìng.
    Chinese calligraphy and painting value blank space, pursuing a mood where words end but meaning lingers.
  58. 只有深入了解历史，才能体会这座古城深厚的文化底蕴。 Zhǐyǒu shēnrù liǎojiě lìshǐ, cáinéng tǐhuì zhè zuò gǔchéng shēnhòu de wénhuà dǐyùn.
    Only by studying its history in depth can one appreciate the deep cultural roots of this ancient city.
  59. 政府拨出专款，用于修复新出土的珍贵文物。 Zhèngfǔ bōchū zhuānkuǎn, yòngyú xiūfù xīn chūtǔ de zhēnguì wénwù.
    The government has allocated special funds to restore newly unearthed precious relics.
  60. 两千多年前孔子提出的教育理念，如今依然发人深省。 Liǎng qiān duō nián qián Kǒngzǐ tíchū de jiàoyù lǐniàn, rújīn yīrán fārénshēnxǐng.
    The educational ideas Confucius put forward over two thousand years ago are still thought-provoking today.
  61. 文化软实力已成为衡量一个国家综合国力的重要指标。 Wénhuà ruǎnshílì yǐ chéngwéi héngliáng yí ge guójiā zōnghé guólì de zhòngyào zhǐbiāo.
    Cultural soft power has become an important measure of a country's overall national strength.
  62. 中外文化交流日益频繁，为双方的艺术创作带来了新的灵感。 Zhōngwài wénhuà jiāoliú rìyì pínfán, wèi shuāngfāng de yìshù chuàngzuò dàiláile xīn de línggǎn.
    Cultural exchange between China and other countries is increasingly frequent, bringing fresh inspiration to artists on both sides.
  63. 这些谚语看似朴素，却蕴含着深刻的人生哲理。 Zhèxiē yànyǔ kànsì pǔsù, què yùnhánzhe shēnkè de rénshēng zhélǐ.
    These proverbs seem plain, yet they contain profound truths about life.
  64. 如果连年轻人都不感兴趣，这些古老的技艺又该由谁来传承呢？ Rúguǒ lián niánqīngrén dōu bù gǎn xìngqù, zhèxiē gǔlǎo de jìyì yòu gāi yóu shéi lái chuánchéng ne?
    If even young people take no interest, then who is supposed to carry on these ancient crafts?
  65. 尽管时代不断变迁，中秋赏月的习惯依然延续至今。 Jǐnguǎn shídài búduàn biànqiān, Zhōngqiū shǎng yuè de xíguàn yīrán yánxù zhìjīn.
    Despite the constant changes of the times, the custom of admiring the moon at Mid-Autumn continues to this day.
  66. 春联讲究对仗工整，读起来朗朗上口。 Chūnlián jiǎngjiu duìzhàng gōngzhěng, dú qǐlái lǎnglǎng shàngkǒu.
    Spring Festival couplets require neat parallelism and read with a pleasing rhythm.
  67. 太极拳刚柔相济，体现了以柔克刚的东方哲学。 Tàijíquán gāngróu xiāngjì, tǐxiànle yǐ róu kè gāng de dōngfāng zhéxué.
    Tai chi blends hardness and softness, embodying the Eastern philosophy of overcoming the hard with the soft.
  68. 考古学家在这座古墓中发现了大量精美的青铜器。 Kǎogǔxuéjiā zài zhè zuò gǔmù zhōng fāxiànle dàliàng jīngměi de qīngtóngqì.
    Archaeologists discovered a large number of exquisite bronzes in this ancient tomb.
  69. 把祖先留下的文化瑰宝发扬光大，是我们义不容辞的责任。 Bǎ zǔxiān liúxià de wénhuà guībǎo fāyángguāngdà, shì wǒmen yìbùróngcí de zérèn.
    It is our bounden duty to carry forward the cultural treasures our ancestors left behind.
  70. 常言道，越是民族的，就越是世界的。 Chángyán dào, yuè shì mínzú de, jiù yuè shì shìjiè de.
    As the saying goes, the more national something is, the more it belongs to the world.

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