Looking for an engaging way to teach children about Chinese New Year while improving their Chinese language skills? Then this festive word search puzzle is just the resource you need! Designed specifically for young learners, it introduces key vocabulary tied to this special holiday.
Whether you are a teacher, a parent, or someone supporting kids on their Chinese language journey, this activity offers a creative way to help them recognize and remember important characters and words. It also serves as a great conversation starter to explore the cultural significance behind these terms!
The puzzle features popular Chinese New Year words like "春联" (chūn lián) for Spring Festival couplets and "红包" (hóng bāo) for red envelopes. Suitable for beginner and intermediate learners alike, it’s a enjoyable addition to any classroom or home learning routine.
Download the word search, print it out, and let the festivities begin!
The Spring Festival
Find the pinyin in all directions, including diagonally and backwards, too!
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VOCABULARY
长寿面 (chángshòu miàn) – Longevity noodles
灯笼 (dēnglóng) – Lanterns
汤圆 (tāngyuán) – Sweet glutinous rice balls
红包 (hóngbāo) – Red envelopes
鱼 (yú) – Fish
春联 (chūnlián) – Spring couplets
饺子 (jiǎozi) – Dumplings
窗花 (chuānghuā) – Window paper cuts
舞龙 (wǔ lóng) – Dragon dance
舞狮 (wǔshī) – Lion dance
橙子 (chéngzǐ) – Oranges
鞭炮 (biānpào) – Firecrackers