Talking About Chinese New Year

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The first line is the other person opening the conversation; the "You" lines are suggestions for you to practice saying in this scenario (not a back-and-forth dialogue).

A Chinese friend

jīntiānshìzhōngguódexīnniángāoxìngma

今天是中国的新年,你高兴吗?

Today is Chinese New Year. Are you happy?

You

xīnniánhǎo

新年好!

Happy New Year!

You

xīnniánmenzuòshénme

新年你们做什么?

What do you do for the New Year?

You

menzàijiāzuòshénmecài

你们在家做什么菜?

What dishes do you make at home?

You

xīnniánmenchīshénme

新年你们吃什么?

What do you eat during the New Year?

You

xiǎngchīzhōngguócài

我也想吃中国菜。

I'd like to try Chinese food too.

You

mencháma

你们喝茶吗?

Do you drink tea?

You

xièxiexīnniánkuài

谢谢你,新年快乐!

Thank you, and Happy New Year!