恭喜新年!

Day-to-Day Users
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fsgl wrote on Wednesday, February 18, 2015:

祝你們新年快樂, 身体健康.

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blankev wrote on Wednesday, February 18, 2015:

Thank you so much, same to you!

Chinese New Year is the longest and most important celebration in the Chinese calendar. The Chinese year 4713

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fsgl wrote on Thursday, February 19, 2015:

New Year Symbols Legend

  1. Peach blossoms. The peach is a symbol of longevity & good health.

  2. Teals (兩) of gold, used for currency; thus a wish for prosperity. One teal is equivalent to about 37 grams.

  3. Firecrackers to chase away evil spirits.

  4. Pan Chang knot, see attachment.

  5. Depiction of plum blossoms, meaning explained here.

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blankev wrote on Thursday, February 19, 2015:

感谢您的解释

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fsgl wrote on Thursday, February 19, 2015:

The pleasure was all mine, Pimm.

For Fora members who understand Cantonese; here is a heartwarming New Year operetta, 金銀珠寶到門來.

Almost on par with Charles Dicken’s A Christmas Carol.

If you have yet to learn the written language, the title roughly translates to The Arrival of Gold, Silver & Jewels.

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blankev wrote on Thursday, February 19, 2015:

这家视频给我们的家庭情况美景。当时的你还年轻。我甚至都认不出你的图片。

And of course your beautiful voice sounded above all.