VIP Class Notes (Li)

Vocabulary

spring-clean – to clean every spot of your house

elderly/older people

rejuvenate/revitalise – to be fresh and energetic again

drone – a small, remote controlled aircraft device

symbol – representation of sth

livestock -farm animals (pig, chicken, ducks)

For new generations, it doesn’t mean a lot because they can choose a long time to go home.

For new generations, it doesn’t mean a lot/much because they can choose another time to go home.

They will maintain a lot of traditional events during Spring Festival

They will stick to/uphold a lot of traditional events during Spring Festival

That is a typical traditional activity of Spring Festival.

That is a typical traditional Spring Festival activity. 

It isn’t as matter as elder groups

It’s not such a big deal/doesn’t matter as much for young people as it would be for the elderly 

Receive new concepts quicker

Quick to accept new concepts 

Maybe some areas far from downtown maybe you do the fireworks

Some areas far from downtown might allow you to set fireworks/play with fireworks 

The meaning of the Spring Festival is not really important

The cultural importance of theSpring Festival is undervalued 

The biggest thing for the CNY is the 7-day or 2-weeks leave

The main highlight for CNY is the 7-day to 2-weeks leave

Let people to regain the energy

Let people to rejuvenate/recharge their batteries 

The red colour is the only channel to show people that the new year is coming

The colour red is the only symbol to remind people of the new year