AP Chinese Unit 5: Dimensions of Well-being and Lifestyle

生活质量 (Shēnghuó zhìliàng)

Quality of Life.

养生 (Yǎngshēng)

Life cultivation/Wellness practices.

压力 (Yālì)

Stress (often from education or housing).

休闲 (Xiūxián)

Leisure.

Harmony (和 - Hé)

A key concept in Chinese culture involving balance with nature, health, and relationships.

团圆 (Tuányuán)

Family reunions that provide emotional support and social stability.

春节 (Chūnjié)

The Spring Festival, marking the first day of the lunar calendar.

Chunyun (春运)

The travel rush during the Spring Festival.

红包 (Hóngbāo)

Red envelopes given for luck during the New Year.

饺子 (Jiǎozi)

Dumplings traditionally eaten during the Spring Festival.

鱼 (Yú)

A symbol for surplus, often eaten during New Year celebrations.

孝顺 (Xiàoshùn)

Filial piety, emphasizing respect for ancestors.

踏青 (Tàqīng)

Spring outings associated with the Qingming Festival.

龙舟赛 (Lóngzhōu sài)

Dragon boat racing, a custom during the Dragon Boat Festival.

粽子 (Zòngzi)

Sticky rice dumplings wrapped in bamboo leaves, eaten during the Dragon Boat Festival.

气 (Qì)

The vital life energy flowing through the body in Traditional Chinese Medicine.

阴阳 (Yīn yáng)

Opposing forces that must be balanced for health.

经络 (Jīngluò)

Channels through which Qi flows in TCM.

针灸 (Zhēnjiǔ)

Acupuncture, a practice that uses needles to unblock Qi.

拔罐 (Báguàn)

Cupping therapy, using suction to improve blood flow and relieve tension.

刮痧 (Guāshā)

A scraping technique in TCM for releasing heat and stagnant Qi.

中药 (Zhōngyào)

Herbal medicine, includes various herbs like ginseng and ginger.

医食同源 (Yī shí tóng yuán)

The concept that medicine and food have the same source.

风水 (Fengshui)

The art of placement and design to harmonize individuals with their environment.

Siheyuan (四合院)

Traditional courtyard houses in China.

Hutongs (胡同)

Old alleys in Beijing, representing community living.

功夫茶 (Gōngfū chá)

The Tea Ceremony emphasizing mindfulness and etiquette.

四宝 (Sì bǎo)

The Four Treasures of the Study: Brush, Ink, Paper, Inkstone.

Tai Chi (太极拳)

A slow martial art for balance and flexibility, commonly practiced by seniors.

广场舞 (Guǎngchǎngwǔ)

Square dancing, a social activity for elderly women in public spaces.

高考 (Gāokǎo)

The National College Entrance Examination, a major source of stress for students.

996 Culture

Working 9am to 9pm, 6 days a week, common in Chinese tech companies.

Tang Ping (躺平)

A counter-movement advocating for a low-stress lifestyle against high pressure.

Joy expressed during Lunar New Year celebrations is often through the giving of __.

红包 (Hóngbāo) or red envelopes.

During __, people practice filial piety by honoring ancestors.

Qingming Festival (Tomb Sweeping Day).

The practice of __ involves inserting needles to unblock Qi.

Acupuncture.

__ emphasizes the balance of Yin and Yang forces.

Traditional Chinese Medicine.

The term __ refers to sticky rice dumplings eaten at the Dragon Boat Festival.

Zongzi (粽子).

Fengshui is often related to enhancing __ and fortune.

Quality of Life.

The cultural practice of gathering and appreciating tea through a ceremony is called __.

功夫茶 (Gōngfū chá).

The __ is a significant festival for family reunification in China.

Spring Festival.

refers to the pressures students face during high school leading up to university admission.

The GaoKao (高考).

High-rise apartments have decreased __ in comparison to traditional homes.

Community interaction.

The concept __ suggests that water and wind need to be harmonized in your living space.

Fengshui.

During the __, families traditionally eat mooncakes and appreciate the full moon.

Mid-Autumn Festival.

__ are often used in Traditional Chinese Medicine to improve digestion and relieve nausea.

Ginger.

Qi is considered a vital energy that flows throughout the __.

Body.

Medicine and food share the same origin in the concept known as __.

医食同源 (Yī shí tóng yuán).

The __ Festival is marked by the eating of dumplings shaped like gold ingots for wealth.

Spring Festival.