[HSK 3] 过年为什么穿红色？ - Why Do People Wear Red During Chinese New Year?

小美 asks why people wear red during the New Year, and 李芳 explains the auspicious meaning of the color red.

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《English Translation》

小美: Teacher Li, why does everyone wear red during the New Year?
李芳: Because in China, red often represents happiness and good luck.
小美: Does red really bring good luck?
李芳: Many people believe so. Wearing red during the New Year makes people feel happier and more hopeful.
小美: So red envelopes are also red, right?
李芳: Yes, red envelopes are red to wish children safety and good health.
小美: What other things are also red?
李芳: Spring couplets, lanterns, and paper cuttings are often red. They make everything look lively.
小美: I want to wear a red dress too! Then I’ll be like ‘Lucky 小美’.
李芳: That sounds great! Wearing red feels festive, like wearing blessings on your body.