中西迷信习俗对比全英版

– Numbers
– Colors – Plants
– Animals
– Events
Numbers
China
- Lucky Numbers
8 6
UK
– Lucky Numbers
– 7 – 3
- Unlucky Numbers
4 73 84
– Unlucky Numbers
– 13
– 5
Eight sounds similar to the word for wealth.
this superstition arises from old beliefs in witches and their animal familiars, which were often said to take the form of domestic animals like cats
The magpies both in China and the UK is a symbol of luck
Superstitions
By Sylvia QHDS 44383
By Emily Qຫໍສະໝຸດ BaiduDS 44392
By Anna QHDS 44385
Contents
– Definition
– Examples
– Reference
Definition
– Superstitions are things people believe will bring good or bad luck.
Never to be told.
Events
China
Bad Luck
• • • stick your chopsticks into your rice straight down never give someone a clock A red envelope with money in it
Why is 13 unlucky in UK?
The last supper was attended by 13 people, and the date of the dinner came on the 13th, and "13" brought misery and misfortune to the paper. Since then, "13" has been regarded as a symbol of misfortune.
https://www.quora.com/Why-do-English-people-saluteblackcats
Colours
China
– Lucky Colours
- Red
UK
– Lucky Colours
– White – Blue
- Blue
- Unlucky Colours
- White - Black
– Unlucky Colours
– Red – Yellow
the colour red in China
UK
• Frog = Health and Beauty • Bear = Power and Wealth • Swan = Love and Beauty • Eagle = Courage and Nobility • Otter = Joy, Play and Helpfulness
Sika Deer
UK • four-leaf clovers
• Honeysuckle
Lucky bamboo
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Bamboo is a symbol of health and lucky.
IT is considered great Feng Shui for homes. It stands for solidarity and oneness in the family.
One for sorrow, Two for joy, Three for a girl, Four for a boy,
Five for silver,
Six for gold,
Seven for a secret
https://www.quora.com/Why-do-English-people-salute-magpies
It resembles the incense that family members burn to mourn a dead relative.
https://internchina.com/chi nese-superstitions/
Never to give a Chinese a Clock
many people choose to avoid the number four. It will bring misfortune to you. It’s not uncommon to see 4th floor buttons in elevators skipped
7 is magical.
Animals
China
• Dragon = Wisdom ,power and luck • Crane = Patience and Longevity • Goldfish = good luck in marriage and relationships • Deer = fame, a long, successful career
Blue is a color that will calm your nerves and decrease your heart rate, making it perfect for today's stressed people.
Plants
China • Lucky bamboo • Money Tree • Asparagus fern • Peony • Plum flowers • Roses • Basil • Jasmine
four-leaf clovers
• bring good luck to the finder, the fourth leaf is believed to represent God’s grace.
• he four leaves of clover as representing faith, hope, love and luck.
It represents happiness and is the colour of the national flag. During weddings or festivals, you’ll see the colour red everywhere you go.
The colour blue in UK
Money tree
• According to the principles of Feng Shui, money trees can bring prosperity into a home or business.
• it brings Peace of Mind, no worries.
When people choose telephone numbers, mobile numbers, house numbers, car identification numbers and important dates, 8 is usually the first choice.
Four sounds similar to the Chinese word for death.
Sika deer in China is a symbol of :fame, successful career and a long life. With many spots on it’s back , sika deer is a beautiful animal.
Black Cats crossing your path
The religious and spiritual associations to the number 7 go back through the millennia, ranging from the 7 deadly sins to seventh heaven. The ancient world was declared to have 7 wonders in it although there were obviously countless others that deserved this designation.
http://projectbritain.com/superstitions.htm
https://www.quora.com/Why-do-English-people-salutemagpieshttps https://internchina.com/chinese-superstitions/
Touch wood
The idea that knocking or touching wood would ward off evil or bring you good luck.
http://projectbritain.com/superstitions.htm
http://www.redcatjournal.com/china-content/culturepeople/why-never-give-chinese-clock
In Mandarin Chinese, the word for clock is “ Zhong ”. Clock’s pronunciation is same as another Chinese word which can mean DEATH.
http://www.redcatjournal.com/chinacontent/culture-people/why-never-give-chinese-clock
UK
Bad Luck
• • • Walking under a ladder Touch wood push the spoon through the bottom of the empty shell to let the devil out
Good luck
Good Luck
Chopsticks shouldn’t be inserted in the bowl