HSK 4–6｜Chinese New Year's Eve 2026: Legends of Nian & Traditions for the Year of the Horse
Hello everyone! Today is Chu Xi (除夕), or Chinese New Year's Eve, the most important time of the year for Chinese people. This year, we are welcoming the Year of the Horse! 🐴
In this podcast episode, I chat with my friend about everything related to Chu Xi. Do you know the origin of the name "Chu Xi"? Legend has it there was a monster named "Xi"—how is it different from the famous "Nian" beast?
We also discuss:
🥟 The Reunion Dinner: Why must there be leftovers when eating fish? Why do people put coins inside dumplings?
🧨 Legends & Myths: Why firecrackers and red paper were originally used to scare away monsters.
🧧 Red Envelopes (Ya Sui Qian): Did you know "Ya Sui" originally meant suppressing a little demon?
🏠 The Meaning of Home: Why do Chinese people travel thousands of miles just to be home for this specific night?
This is great listening practice for intermediate Chinese learners, featuring natural and authentic conversation.
Happy Year of the Horse! 🐎
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