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There is a Chinese idiom called 年年有餘 (nián nián yǒu yú). Because 魚 (fish) and 餘 have the same pronounciation. People created 年年有"魚", which means there's "fish" every year (to eat). 年年有"餘", on the other hand, means there's leftover money, sometimes food, every year. It's generally just for luck.
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Enoch Wu
Fish is the chinese tradition food.
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Are there special foods on Chinese New Year?
Mostly fish and dumplings are eaten on C.N.Y.[Chinese New Year].
Why people celebrate Chinese New Year?
people celebrate Chinese new year is because Chinese new year is their tradition.
Why do Chinese people celebrate Chinese new years?
Chinese people celebrate Chinese new year because it is a brand new year for Chinese people (and they want to receive red packets).
Why do Chinese People Eat Fish For New Year?
Because the words 'have fish' sound in Chinese like 'have something left'. It's a symbol that eat fish for new year will bring you luck that you'll always have something left at the end of next year.
Who celebrated the Chinese new years?
The Chinese New Year is celebrated by the Chinese people. The holiday is celebrated worldwide. The Chinese New Year is also known as the Spring Festival.
Is Chinese New Year a ritual or ceremony for china?
Chinese new year is an important ceremony for the Chinese people.
What does the fish symbolize in Chinese New Year?
The word for "fish" in Chinese (Yu) sounds like both abundance and wish.For this reason it's common to serve fish as part of the celebration.Read more: Chinese New Year Symbols and Traditions in the Related Links section
What does Chinese people do after Chinese New Year?
The same thing you do after new year. Break all your resolutions!
What are differences and similarities of Chinese new year and American new year?
all chinese people are ugly
Do Chinese people worship Buddha on Chinese New Year?
No, Chinese New Year is not a religious festival; it is a new year based on the traditional Chinese calendar. Not all Chinese are Buddhists, many have different religions ranging from Taoism to Christianity. Therefore, people may worship Buddha on Chinese New Year, but it is not a custom belonging to Chinese New Year, but more of a personal practice of Buddhists.
What do Chinese people were on the Chinese New Year?
they wear Chinese dragon costumes
Are Chinese people a year behind English people eg. are they still in 2010 until they get to their Chinese New Year?
the Chinese calender is very complex and intricate. technically the Chinese are in the year 4707 until feb 3 or Chinese new year when the year turns into 4708.
