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哪个特殊的中国节日会没有美食的陪伴呢？美食在中华文化中扮演着重要角色，也自然地有了象征意义。食物的象征意义可以来源于外形本身或者名字发音。以下是一些中华文化中极具象征性的食物：
Is there any major holiday that isn't celebrated with a special festive food? Given theimportant role food plays in Chinese culture, it is not surprisingthat many foods have symbolic meaning. The symbolic significance ofa food may be based on its appearance or on how the Chinese wordfor it sounds. Here are several symbolic Chinese foods:
1. 鸡蛋
1. Eggs
鸡蛋在很多文化中都有着特殊的象征意义，在中国也不例外。中国人相信鸡蛋象征着繁衍。婴儿出生后，父母可以组织一个“红鸡蛋和生姜宴”，传递煮好的鸡蛋以宣布新生儿的出生。(在中国有些地区，拿出的鸡蛋个数代表着孩子的性别：偶数代表女孩，奇数代表男孩。)
Eggs hold a special symbolic significance in many cultures, andChina is no exception. The Chinese believe eggs symbolizefertility. After a baby is born, parents may hold a "red egg andginger party," where they pass out hard boiled eggs to announce thebirth. (In some regions of China the number of eggs presented depends on the sex of the child: an evennumber for a girl, and an odd number if a boy has been born)。
2. 面条
2. Noodles
面条在中华文化中是长寿的象征。在中式的生日庆祝中，面条的角色不亚于很多国家点着蜡烛的生日蛋糕。鉴于面条象征长寿，切断面条被看作是非常不吉利的做法。
Noodles are a symbol of longevity inChinese culture. They are as much a part of a Chinese birthday
celebration as a birthday cake with lit candlesis in many countries. Since noodles do symbolize long life, it isconsidered very unlucky to cut up a strand。
3. 鱼
3. Fish
尽管西方人看到一整条鱼躺在盘子里有时会犹豫不前，然而在中国，端上的整条鱼是富饶的象征。事实上，宴会的习俗是最后端上整鱼，鱼头对着贵宾。鱼的象征意义也来自于中文中鱼的发音，和表示富有和充裕的“余”同音，而且人们相信吃鱼会让他们在来年心想事成。
Although westerners sometimes balk at the sight of a entire fishlying on a plate, in China a fish served whole is a symbol ofprosperity. In fact, at a banquet it is customary to serve thewhole fish last, pointed toward the guest of honor. Fish also hassymbolic significance because the Chinese word for fish, yu, soundslike the word for riches or abundance, and it is believed thateating fish will help your wishes come true in the year tocome。
4. 鸭
4. Duck
如果你被邀请参加中式婚宴，看到宴桌上让人垂涎三尺的北京烤鸭不要大惊小怪噢。鸭子在中华文化中象征忠诚。而且，红色菜肴是婚礼的特色，因为红色是象征幸福的颜色。(同样的原因，你会发现它们也出现在新年宴席上。)
If you are ever invited to a Chinese wedding banquet, don't be
surprised to spot a mouthwatering platter ofPeking duck on the banquet table. Ducks represent
fidelity in Chinese culture. Also, red dishes are featured atweddings as red is the color of happiness. (You'll find them servedat New Year's banquets for the same reason。)
5. 鸡
5. Chicken
在中华文化中，鸡是组成龙和凤凰的一部分。在中式婚礼上，鸡爪(有时被称为凤爪)通常和与龙有关的食物(比如龙虾)一起被奉上。鸡也是中国新年庆祝的一部分，象征婚姻美满和家庭团聚(整鸡更强调家庭团圆)。
In Chinese culture, chicken forms part of the symbolism of thedragon and phoenix. At a Chinese wedding, chicken's feet (sometimesreferred to as phoenix feet) are often served with dragon foodssuch as lobster. Chicken is also popular atChinese New Year, symbolizing a good marriage and the comingtogether of families (serving the bird whole emphasizes familyunity)。
6. 种子(莲子，西瓜籽等)
6. Seeds (lotus seeds, watermelon seeds,etc)
在中国春节期间去糕点房看看，你很可能就看到种类繁多的中国小吃，由不同种类的种子制成。包着种子的小吃在中国文化中象征多子。
Visit an Asian bakery during the Chinese New Year, and you'relikely to find a wide assortment of snacks with different types ofseeds in them. The seed-filled treats represent
bearing many children in Chinese culture。
7. 水果——桔子，橙子和柚子
7. Fruit - Tangerines, Oranges and Pomelos
中国春节时候人们会赠送桔子和橙子，因为这两种水果的说法分别象征着吉祥和财富。大个头柚子是葡萄柚的原种，象征着丰富，因为其中文发音和“有”接近。
Tangerines and oranges are passed out freely during Chinese NewYear as the words for tangerine and orange sound like luck andwealth, respectively. As for pomelos, this large ancestor of thegrapefruit signifies abundance, as the Chinese word for pomelosounds like the word for "to have."
8. 糕点
8. Cake
中国春节期间广受欢迎的蒸糕又象征什么呢？像糯米糕之类的糕点在很多方面都有着象征意义。糕点本身的甜味象征着富足甜美的生活，而多层的糕点结构又象征着来年更上一层楼的富有。还有，圆圆的外形代表着家庭团聚。
And what about the sweet, steamed cakes that are so popular during the Chinese New Year season? Cakes suchas Sticky Rice Cake have symbolic significance on many levels.Their sweetness symbolizes a rich, sweet life, while the layerssymbolize rising abundance for the coming year. Finally, the roundshape signifies family reunion。
9. 还有蔬菜噢
9. Don't Forget the Vegetables!
在中国，韭菜象征着永恒，锥形的冬笋象征财富。
Chinese garlic chives symbolize eternity, while cone-shapedwinter bamboo shoots are a symbol of wealth。
Do not disregard the dish—it is more than just, simply foodcombination. Bear in mind the culture elements—appreciate theblessing within。
10. 特色中国菜
10.Symbolic Recipes
不要认为菜肴只是简单的食物搭配而忽视它。牢记美食中蕴含的文化元素，感受食物被赋予的美好祝福吧。
Here are recipes featuring symbolic Chinese food for you toenjoy:
以下为您奉上极具象征意义的特色中国菜，尽情享用吧：
Kung Pao Chicken
宫保鸡丁
Longevity Noodles
长寿面
Peking Duck
北京烤鸭
Red Cooked Chicken or Soy Sauce Chicken
茶香鸡或者酱油鸡
Sweet and Sour Fish
糖醋鱼
Tea Eggs
茶叶蛋
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