Chinese New Year : A Matching Puzzle for Chinese Learners

Welcome to this engaging matching exercise designed for Chinese language learners! This activity focuses on 12 key vocabulary words that are commonly associated with Chinese culture and traditions. Perfect for classroom use, the exercise invites students to connect each word with its corresponding picture, deepening their understanding of both the language and the cultural significance behind these terms.

Here are the 12 vocabulary words featured in this activity:

1. 长寿面 (chángshòu miàn) – Longevity noodles

2. 灯笼 (dēnglóng) – Lanterns

3. 汤圆 (tāngyuán) – Sweet glutinous rice balls

4. 红包 (hóngbāo) – Red envelopes

5. 鱼 (yú) – Fish

6. 春联 (chūnlián) – Spring couplets

7. 饺子 (jiǎozi) – Dumplings

8. 窗花 (chuānghuā) – Window paper cuts

9. 舞龙 (wǔ lóng) – Dragon dance

10. 舞狮 (wǔshī) – Lion dance

11. 橙子 (chéngzǐ) – Oranges

12. 鞭炮 (biānpào) – Firecrackers

How to Use This Exercise

1. Match the Word to the Picture: Students will examine the provided images and match them with the correct vocabulary word. This helps with word recognition and retention.

2. Discussion and Exploration: Encourage students to discuss the cultural significance of each item. For example, talk about how 长寿面 (longevity noodles) symbolize long life, or how 鞭炮 (firecrackers) are used to ward off evil spirits.

3. Reinforcement Activities: After completing the matching, consider extending the activity with sentence-building exercises, asking students to use the new vocabulary in context, or even incorporating role-play scenarios to make the learning experience more immersive.

This matching activity is not only a fun and interactive way to build vocabulary but also an opportunity to introduce students to the rich traditions of Chinese culture. Enjoy exploring the beauty of the language and its cultural treasures with your students!

Happy teaching!


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Chinese New Year : A Matching Puzzle for Chinese Learners
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SOLUTIONS
长寿面 (chángshòu miàn) -- 10
灯笼 (dēnglóng) -- 2
汤圆 (tāngyuán) -- 12
红包 (hóngbāo) -- 3
鱼 (yú) -- 7
春联 (chūnlián) -- 4 
饺子 (jiǎozi) -- 5
窗花 (chuānghuā) -- 9
舞龙 (wǔ lóng) -- 1
舞狮 (wǔshī) -- 6
橙子 (chéngzǐ) -- 8
鞭炮 (biānpào) --11


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Elle Lin : Learning HSK Words with Puzzles

Elle Lin : Learning HSK Words with Puzzles

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