Thursday, December 25, 2008

华人春联 Chinese Spring Couplets

春联时是对联中的一种。春联是在华人新年的一种装饰品。对联可以常年挂,而对联则是贴在屋子前门的新年应景装饰,犹如外国万圣节或圣诞节的装饰品。
春联时写在红色直挂纸的对联,给新年传达快乐、希望、鼓励的信息。
第一张直挂(上联)纸贴在前门的右边。
第二张直挂(下联)纸贴在前门的左边。
另外,还可写第三张横贴门的上面。
下面二副春联是写于猪年(右)与鼠年(左)的:
1。人逢盛世情无限,猪拱华年岁有余。
2。灵鼠迎春春色好,金鸡报晓晓光新。
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Chunlian is a special type of Duilian, or couplet. It is used only during the Chinese New Year as part of its celebration. While duilian is permanent, chunlian is a temporary decoration to be placed on the entrance of the house, somewhat akin to Halloween and Christmas decorations. Duilian comprises of a couplet written on vertical strips of red paper which conveys happy, hopeful, uplifting message(s) about a better New Year to come.
The first (called upper) line is posted on the right side of the front door.The second (called lower) line is posted on the left side of the front door.
In addition, a third horizontal piece may be posted across and on top the door.
The two couplets shown here are written for years of pig (right) and rat (left)respectively.
1. Boundless love blooms during this good time; Prosperity grows in this year of Pig
2. Intelligent mouse welcomes the spring that comes with wonderful colours; Golden rooster announces the daybreak that brings in new light.

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