[HSK 4] 本命年为什么要穿红色？ - Why Wear Red in Your Zodiac Year?

This explores the Chinese custom of wearing red in one's zodiac year and its symbolic meaning. 本命年为什么要穿红色？ - Why Wear Red in Your Zodiac Year? [HSK 4] Download the app here: Chinese Short Dialogue | App Store Chinese Short Dialogue | Google Play Available in 8 languages on the app: Chinese Listening | 중국어 리스닝 | 中国語リスニング | Аудирование по китайскому языку | Nghe tiếng Trung | Mendengarkan bahasa Mandarin | Escucha en chino | การฟังภาษาจีน | Chinesisches Hören | Écoute du chinois | Ascolto cinese | Audição em chinês | चीनी सुनना | الاستماع إلى اللغة الصينية 《English Translation》优子: 刘老师, recently I've been watching palace dramas, and they often mention that you should wear red in your zodiac year. What does that mean? 刘娜: Well, this is a very special Chinese custom. Your zodiac year is when your zodiac sign is the same as the current year. For example, if you were born in the Year of the Rabbit, then a Rabbit year is your zodiac year. 优子: Ah, I see. Then why do you have to wear red? 刘娜: Because in traditional beliefs, the zodiac year is considered prone to difficulties, and people believe red can ward off evil and bring good luck. So many people wear red socks, red underwear, or even red belts. 优子: Wow, that's so interesting! I remember that during the New Year in Japan, people wear protective charms for safety. It seems a bit similar. 刘娜: Yes, very similar. In fact, many young people today may not be very superstitious, but they still wear red strings or receive red gifts from friends. It's a kind of blessing and also psychological comfort. 优子: Hmm, I think wearing red looks really nice. If I have a zodiac year, I'd like to try it too. 刘娜: That's great. Wearing red is not just a custom, but also a way to express the hope for peace and happiness.