中国传统节日双语素材库（高考写作必备）清单-2025届高三下学期英语二轮复习专项

2025年高考写作素材之中国传统节日双语素材库

(高考英语写作必备)

 

一、春节 Spring Festival

核心词汇

英文

Red envelope  /red ɪnˈveləp/  红包

Couplets   /ˈkʌplɪts/   春联

Reunion dinner /riːˈjuːnjən ˈdɪnər/ 年夜饭

Firecracker  /ˈfaɪərkrækər/  鞭炮

文化金句

"The 'Fu' character upside down heralds arriving blessings."

"福字倒贴预示福气到来。"

 

"Dumplings' crescent shape mirrors the moon, symbolizing renewal."

"饺子如月，象征万象更新。"

 

历史渊源

Origin: Dating back to Shang Dynasty (1600 BC), it began as harvest celebrations. The current form was established in Han Dynasty with myths about defeating "Nian" monster.

起源：商朝(公元前1600年)的丰收祭典，汉代定型，融入"驱逐年兽"传说。

 

高考范文金句

The Spring Festival embodies China's cultural DNA. Weeks before lunar New Year, households clean thoroughly to "sweep away misfortune". On New Year's Eve, generations reunite to make dumplings, whose coin-filled version brings luck. At midnight, fireworks illuminate skies while elders give red envelopes containing "lucky money". The 15-day celebration culminates with Lantern Festival, showcasing how ancient traditions thrive in modern China.

春节凝聚中华文化基因。腊月起大扫除"辞旧迎新"。除夕夜全家包饺子，藏硬币的饺子寓意好运。午夜烟花绽放，长辈分发压岁钱。十五天的庆典以元宵节收尾，展现传统在现代的生机。

 

二、中秋节 Mid-Autumn Festival

核心词汇

Mooncake  /ˈmuːnkeɪk/  月饼

Osmanthus  /ɒzˈmænθəs/  桂花

Chang'e legend /ˈtʃɑːŋˈə/   嫦娥传说

 

文化金句

"The fullest moon mirrors the most heartfelt reunions."

"月满如盘，人聚如圆。"

 

"Mooncakes' sweetness carries millennia of poetic nostalgia."

"月饼甜香载千年诗情。"

历史渊源

Origin: Originated from Zhou Dynasty moon worship, popularized in Tang Dynasty when poets like Li Bai wrote moon odes. The Chang'e myth was added during Han Dynasty.

起源：周朝祭月习俗，唐代诗人咏月推动普及，汉代融入嫦娥传说。

 

高考范文金句

This lunar August 15th festival celebrates harvest and kinship. Families savor mooncakes with intricate designs while children craft rabbit-shaped lanterns, honoring Chang'e's lunar companion. The custom of "admiring the moon" inspired countless poems, with Su Shi's 11th-century verse "但愿人长久" remaining iconic. Modern celebrations blend ancient rituals with innovations like ice-cream mooncakes, demonstrating cultural continuity.

农历八月十五庆丰收、念亲情。家人分食雕花月饼，孩童制作玉兔灯纪念嫦娥伙伴。"赏月"传统催生苏轼"千里共婵娟"等千古绝唱。现代冰激凌月饼等创新，彰显文化生命力。

 

三、端午节 Dragon Boat Festival

核心词汇

Zongzi   /ˈzɒŋzi/    粽子

Dragon boat racing /ˈdræɡən boʊt ˈreɪsɪŋ/ 龙舟赛

Qu Yuan        屈原

 

文化金句

"Paddles slicing water echo the people's quest for Qu Yuan."

"龙舟破水如民众寻屈子。"

 

"Bamboo-wrapped zongzi preserve both rice and history."

"竹叶包裹的不仅是米粮，更是历史。"

 

历史渊源

Origin: Commemorates patriotic poet Qu Yuan (340 BC) who drowned himself. Villagers threw rice to protect his body, evolving into zongzi.

起源：纪念投江的爱国诗人屈原(公元前340年)，村民投米护尸演变为粽子。

 

高考范文金句

The fifth lunar month sees vibrant dragon boats and zongzi aromas. Teams paddle to drumbeats reenacting Qu Yuan's rescue attempt, while reed-wrapped glutinous rice dumplings honor his sacrifice. Modern adaptations include eco-friendly bamboo leaves and international competitions. This UNESCO-listed festival exemplifies how Chinese traditions gain global appeal while retaining cultural essence.

农历五月龙舟竞渡、粽叶飘香。鼓点声中重现救屈子场景，苇叶包裹的糯米纪念诗人。现代环保粽叶、国际赛事等创新，使这项非遗节日既保持内核又走向世界。

 

四、清明节 Qingming Festival

核心词汇

Tomb sweeping /tuːm ˈswiːpɪŋ/  扫墓

Willow branches /ˈwɪloʊ ˈbræntʃɪz/ 柳枝

Ancestral worship /ænˈsɛstrəl ˈwɜːʃɪp/ 祭祖