Vietnamese Lunar New Year Vocabulary
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About the “Vietnamese Lunar New Year Vocabulary” deck
Vietnamese Lunar New Year Vocabulary is a set of 102 English words studied with spaced-repetition flashcards. Every card carries the word, its phonetic transcription, the meaning in your language and an example sentence, and it comes back for review right when you are about to forget it — so the words settle into long-term memory instead of fading after a day. The deck is aimed at learners around level A1.
12 words from this deck
| Word | Pronunciation | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Kitchen Gods Day | /ˈkɪtʃɪn ɡɒdz deɪ/ | This is a special day before the Lunar New Year when families honor the gods who watch over their homes. People prepare food and make offerings to send these gods to heaven. |
| offerings | /ˈɒfərɪŋ/ | These are gifts of food, drinks, or other items given to gods or ancestors. People present them as a sign of respect or to ask for good fortune. |
| release carp | /rɪˈliːs kɑːp/ | This is a traditional act where people let live fish go into a river or lake. It is done to symbolize sending the Kitchen Gods to heaven and to gain good luck. |
| lunar calendar | /ˈluːnə ˈkælɪndə/ | This is a system for counting days and months based on the moon's phases. Many traditional holidays, like the New Year, are celebrated according to this calendar. |
| New Year's Eve | /njuː jɪəz iːv/ | This is the last day of the old year, right before the new year begins. Many people celebrate this night with parties and special meals. |
| year-end worship | /ˈjɪərend ˈwɜːʃɪp/ | This is a religious practice or ceremony performed at the end of the year. Families show gratitude and respect to their ancestors and gods for the past year. |
| midnight offering | /ˌmɪdnaɪt ˈɒfərɪŋ/ | This is a special presentation of food and prayers made exactly at 12:00 AM. It often marks the beginning of a new day or a special celebration. |
| countdown | /ˈkaʊntdaʊn/ | This is the act of counting backwards from a certain number to zero, often to mark an important moment. It is commonly used to celebrate the start of a new year. |
| visit relatives | /ˈvɪzɪt ˈrɛlətɪvz/ | This means going to see family members, like grandparents, aunts, or uncles, usually during holidays. It is a time for people to gather and share good wishes. |
| New Year wishes | /njuː jɪə wɪʃɪz/ | These are kind words or hopes for good things that people say to each other at the start of a new year. They often include hopes for health, happiness, and success. |
| burning offerings | /bɜːnɪŋ ɒfərɪŋz/ | These are items, often made of paper, that people set on fire as part of a religious ceremony. It is believed that these items will reach gods or ancestors in the spiritual world. |
| God of Wealth's Day | /ɡɒd əv welθs deɪ/ | This is a specific day when people honor the deity believed to bring money and prosperity. Many people make special prayers and offerings to ask for good financial luck. |
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