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Learn the Most Tender Annual Day: Chinese Valentine's!

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Channel: eChineseLearning · 2016 · Education

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For the full lesson on Valentine's Day, read here: http://goo.gl/Nd779f

The seventh day of the seventh month (lunar calendar) is considered Chinese Valentine's Day [七夕(qīxī)]. It is also sometimes referred to as the "Double Seventh" festival or "Magpie Festival".

The origin of the holiday comes from two young lovers named Zhinü and Niulang. He was a shepherd and she a seamstress. Their love was forbidden, however, and they were banished to opposite sides of the galaxy. Bummer. To make a long story short, all the magpies in the world would fly together to form a bridge across the galaxy and allow these two be together one night a year. This is when we celebrate Chinese Valentines Day.

The “七夕 (qīxī)” festival is commonly known as “Chinese Valentine’s Day.” The characters “七夕 (qīxī),” when taken apart, actually mean the “七 (qī) seventh,” “夕 (xī) night."

"七夕 (qīxī)” is a great chance for them to “求婚 (qiúhūn) propose marriage.” and many do! Many men will work very hard to prepare a big “惊喜 (jīngxǐ) surprise,” or romantic marriage proposal. There are many romantic marriage proposals like: propose in a “热气球 (rè qìqiú) hot air balloon, say “我爱你 (wǒ ài nǐ) I love you”.

An example is: Qíngrénjié nàtiān, wǒ yào gēn tā qiúhūn. 
情人节      那天，我   要   跟  她    求婚。
I will propose marriage to her on Valentine’s Day.

So, watch the video, read the lesson and make sure you're prepared!

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