Chinese New Year comes with festive, joyful spirit of the new season and the hope for new beginning and new successes. Exchanging Chinese New Years gifts during this occasion is a cherished tradition that embraces love sharing and thoughtfulness for your loved ones. This guide will help you master the art of choosing the right Chinese New Years gifts, ensuring your choices resonate with the meaningfulness and cultural significance of the festival.
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Choosing the Best Chinese New Years Gifts
빨간 봉투
행운의 돈을 빨간 봉투에 예쁘게 넣어두면 결코 잘못될 일이 없습니다. 전통적으로 빨간 봉투는 가족 중 어린이와 노인에게만 선물하는 경우가 많았으나 이제는 가족, 친구, 동료 간에 공유하는 관행이 되었습니다. 돈이 담긴 빨간 봉투는 행운을 상징하며 선의와 축복을 표현하는 방법입니다. 중요한 것은 안에 있는 실제 돈이 아니라 몸짓입니다. 이는 주는 사람의 관대함을 보여주는 유서 깊은 관행입니다.
기술이 발전하는 시대에 디지털 빨간 봉투는 점점 인기를 얻고 있습니다. 중국에서는 위챗페이(WeChat Pay)나 알리페이(Alipay) 같은 온라인 플랫폼을 통해 사람들이 서로 얼마나 멀리 떨어져 있든 몇 초 만에 전자 빨간 패킷을 보내고 받을 수 있다.
음식 콤보 및 바구니
It is commonly believed that everyone should start their new year with a full stomach to wish for a year full of abundance. Gifting hampers full of delicious treats are perfect Chinese New Years gifts reflecting the wish for the recipient to have a prosperous upcoming year. Common items in these hampers include wine, snacks, traditional cakes, festive candies and delicacies.
전통 의상
Traditional Chinese clothing such as Qipao or Tang Suit carries symbolic and historical values and can be a unique gift idea. Chinese people often dress in traditional attire on the first day of the new year to take photos and capture the spirit of the celebration, and others sometimes choose to wear it during new year gatherings and dinners to add a touch of cultural flair. This shows that traditional clothing is also a practical gift. However, it’s important to consider the recipient’s personal styles and preferences to ensure the gift is personalised and suit their fashion sense.
차 세트
Tea plays an important role in Chinese culture and a fine tea set can never disappoint because of how practical and usable it is. Recipients can use tea sets as home decorations, enjoy them in daily tea rituals or when hosting families and guests. They come in a variety of designs, colours, materials and styles, allowing the giver to take the recipient’s taste and preferences into consideration and choose the most suitable ones.
이러한 선물은 문화적 가치를 반영할 뿐만 아니라 받는 사람의 집에 축제 분위기를 더해줍니다. 차 세트를 선물하는 것은 받는 사람이 천천히 살고, 순간을 음미하고, 삶의 소박한 즐거움을 누릴 수 있도록 격려한다는 숨겨진 의미를 가지고 있습니다.
나무 식물
Plants are believed to have the ability to bring good luck and wealth to their owners, as long as the household takes care of the plants properly. Lucky Bamboo plant or Still Money plant, as their names can tell, carry the meaning of prosperity and good fortune and can be perfect as elegant and low-maintenance Chinese New Years gifts option.
풍수 항목
풍수는 조화로운 에너지를 강조하는 고대 중국의 관습입니다. 가정 보호와 긍정적인 에너지에 가장 좋은 풍수 품목으로는 나침반, 재물 그릇, 웃고 있는 부처, 수정 연꽃, 거북이 같은 인형 등이 있습니다.
용에서 영감을 받은 달력 및 노트
This year 2024 marks the year of the dragon, the mythical creature that represents good luck, strength, health and power. Dragon-themed calendar and notebook can be a creative and thoughtful Chinese New Years gifts, especially if the recipient loves the Chinese zodiac and cares about astrological cycles.
스마트 홈 디바이스
While traditional gifts hold deep cultural significance, modern Chinese New Years gifts can also be thoughtful and appreciated. Gifting smart home devices can make the recipient’s daily life more convenient and enhance their living space. This could include smart speakers, smart plugs, or other gadgets. These gifts will be perfect for individuals who enjoy technology and staying up to date with the latest innovations.
가상 상품권 또는 쇼핑 바우처
선물 가상 기프트 카드 또는 쇼핑 바우처는 수령인에게 진정으로 원하는 품목을 선택할 수 있는 자유를 제공합니다. 또한 이메일이나 메시징 앱을 통해 즉시 전달되고 공유될 수 있으므로 멀리 사는 수신자에게 훌륭한 선물 옵션이 됩니다. 또한 받는 사람의 취향이나 선호도에 대해 걱정할 필요가 없으므로 실용적이지 않은 선물을 제공할 가능성이 없습니다.
피트니스 추적기
이는 사려 깊고 건강을 고려한 선물 옵션이 될 수 있습니다. 이러한 장치는 건강 지표를 모니터링할 뿐만 아니라 세련된 액세서리이기도 합니다.
보너스 팁: There are specific rules you should follow when choosing your gifts. In terms of colours, black and white are associated with mourning and death in Chinese culture so you should stay away from them and opt for more vibrant colours such as red and gold. Gifts with unlucky meaning, e.g. clock is related to “death” in Chinese culture, should be avoided. And always remember to remove the price tag before gift-giving as a gift with a price tag indirectly says that the giver is expecting a return gift of the equal price.
결론적 생각…
As you embark on the journey to celebrating Chinese New Year and picking the perfect gifts, do not forget that it is the thought and love you carry that make each offering special. For a more meaningful giving, try to accompany your gift with verbal or written wishes. The attention to details around how you present your gift or how you offer it with both hands also shows your respect and conveys sincerity to the receiver. This new year, we hope you embrace the occasion with love and use this guide of thoughtful gift-giving to bring smiles to your loved ones.
자주 묻는 질문들 (FAQ)
What are the popular as Chinese New Years gifts?
There are a wide range of gift options for Chinese New Year depending on the preferences of the recipient and the budget of the gift-giver. Commons ideas include red envelopes, food hampers, traditional clothing, tea sets, tree plants, or virtual gift cards. As this year is the year of the dragon, consider gifts associated with the dragon image such as dragon paper calendar, dragon-themed notebook or bracelets.
구정에 선물은 무엇입니까?
A variety of gifts are exchanged during Chinese New Year. Some traditional gift options you can consider are red packets, traditional clothing such as Qipao or Tang Suit, and tea sets. In our age of technology, modern gift ideas can be the preference for many households. Smart home devices to make daily life more convenient, or virtual gift cards to give recipients the joy of choosing anything they want are two examples of non-traditional gift ideas.
설날에 행운을 빌어주는 선물은 무엇입니까?
When considering a gift for Chinese New Year, anything that symbolises good luck can be a good choice. Red packets are symbols of good luck and blessings, therefore they are often exchanged during new year’s time. Other items that contain the meaning of good luck, fortune and well-wishes are:
Tree plants such as Still Money Tree or Lucky Bamboo plant
Lucky charm jewellery
Feng Shui Items such as compass, wealth bowl or figurines
