Ep 17: Absolutely Do Not Do! The Big Taboos of Spring Festival

In China, the Spring Festival is not just about what you SHOULD do (eat dumplings, give red envelopes); it is mostly about what you SHOULD NOT do.In this episode, we dive into the fascinating list of Chinese New Year Taboos (Jinji). We explain the linguistic puns and ancient beliefs behind these rules. For example, why is washing your hair considered bad for your wallet? And why are medicines hidden away during the holiday?Key cultural concepts covered:- Jinji (禁忌): Taboo / Forbidden action.- Tao Kou Cai (讨口彩): Fishing for lucky words.- Sui Sui Ping An (岁岁平安): Peace through the years (said when breaking items).Learn how to navigate the minefield of superstitions and keep your luck intact for the Year of the Snake!Connect with Daily Chinese:YouTube: https://youtu.be/tTKdCdSG_SI📄 DOWNLOAD FREE SCRIPT & VOCAB LIST: https://bit.ly/dailychinesescript