It’s the most wonderful time of the year ✨ As the holidays are fast approaching, let’s brush up on heartwarming Christmas vocabulary and embrace the festive vibes!
Christmas Chinese Vocabulary
01. Christmas Day
Let’s start by looking at the name of the holiday itself:
圣诞
Shèngdàn
Christmas
(lit.“holy/saint-to be born”)
圣诞节
Shèngdàn Jié
Christmas Day
(lit. “holy / saint-to be born-festival”)
平安夜
Píng’ān Yè
Christmas Eve
02. Christmas Atmosphere
Shanghai’s Christmas decorations never fail to captivate. The city has infused a creative touch into Christmas with unique decorations that are popping up all across Shanghai.
圣诞氛围感
Shèngdàn fēnwéi gǎn
Christmas atmosphere
圣诞节装饰
Shèngdàn Jié zhuāngshì
Christmas decorations
When strolling through the charming alleys of Shanghai, it was impossible to miss one of the most remarkable decorations — a giant wall-climbing Santa Claus!
圣诞老人
Shèngdàn Lǎorén
Santa Claus / Father Christmas
巨型爬墙圣诞老人
Jùxíng pá qiáng Shèngdàn Lǎorén
Giant wall-climbing Santa Claus
This year, the snow season in Beijing stood out as the most magical decoration, bringing a festive mood to every resident.
雪季
xuě jì
snow season
雪花
xuě huā
snowflake
03. Christmas Market
Christmas market, known as 圣诞集市 (Shèngdàn jíshì) offers a festive array of seasonal delights and traditional treats.
Here are some of the typical meals and beverages you might come across the market:
热红酒
rè hóngjiǔ
mulled wine
蛋酒
dànjiǔ
eggnog
姜饼
jiāngbǐng
ginger cookies
拐棍糖
guǎigùn táng
candy cane
Goodies that make the market special:
礼物
lǐwù
present(s); gift(s)
圣诞毛衣
Shèngdàn máoyī
Christmas sweater
圣诞帽
Shèngdàn mào
Christmas hat
雪球
xuě qiú
snow globe
04. Christmas Items
Now, here are some of the things that come to mind when you think of Christmas.
圣诞树
Shèngdàn shù
Christmas tree
圣诞袜(子)
Shèngdàn wà(zi)
Christmas stockings
圣诞彩带
Shèngdàn cǎidài
Christmas garland
圣诞贺卡
Shèngdàn hèkǎ
Christmas card
花环
huāhuán
wreath
Get into a Festive Mood
If you’re in Shanghai & Beijing on Friday, Dec 22:
✨ Come and join the festive spirit at our annual 圣诞趴 (Shèngdàn Pā) — Christmas party! Enjoy Christmas snacks, meet new friends, play games, participate in a Secret Santa.
🎄🎄🎄
圣诞快乐!
Shèngdàn kuàilè!
Merry Christmas!
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