New Year customs in China

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A Chinese friend introducing the customs

jīntiānshìzhōngguóréndexīnniánláijiāchīfànba

今天是中国人的新年,你来我家吃饭吧。

Today is the Chinese New Year. Come over to my place for a meal.

You

zhōngguórénxīnniánzuòshénme

中国人新年做什么?

What do Chinese people do at New Year?

You

menxīnniánchīshénmecài

你们新年吃什么菜?

What dishes do you eat at New Year?

You

zhègecàihěnhǎochī

这个菜很好吃。

This dish is delicious.

You

xīnniánhǎo

新年好!

Happy New Year!

You

hěnhuanzhōngguódexīnnián

我很喜欢中国的新年。

I really like the Chinese New Year.

You

míngniánláijiāba

明年你来我家吧。

Come to my home next year.

You

xièxiehěngāoxìng

谢谢你,我很高兴。

Thank you, I'm very happy.