The taboos in The taboos in Chinese Chinese cultureculture

Han-Chun LiuHan-Chun Liu5th grade Class 12, 5th grade Class 12,

Dong-Men Elementary School,Dong-Men Elementary School,Taipei, TaiwanTaipei, Taiwan

Hi, it’s really nice to meet you!Hi, it’s really nice to meet you!

We are the 5th grade Class 12, Dong We are the 5th grade Class 12, Dong Men Elementary School, Taipei, TaiwanMen Elementary School, Taipei, Taiwan

The taboos in Chinese The taboos in Chinese culture culture

1. Many taboos in Taiwan have something to do with similar Chinese sounding words.

2. Nowadays, young people and those living in larger cities no longer adhere these taboos as much.

3. But it is better to follow the rules just in case.

The taboos in generalThe taboos in generalDeath is a taboo subject.• Avoid the number “4”.• Traditionally, the color “white” and

“black” are not proper colors for a joyful, formal occasion.

• The color “red” comes with happy events.

The taboos in giving giftsThe taboos in giving giftsSome objects shouldn't be given to others,

often because the word for that object sounds like another unfortunate word:

ClocksUmbrellasHandkerchiefsScissorsHand towelsFans

The taboos when eatingThe taboos when eating1. Do not leave your chopsticks in a

standing position in your bowl.2. Do not tap your bowl with

chopsticks.3. Finish everything in your bowl.

The taboos during Chinese The taboos during Chinese New YearNew Year

1. The cry of a child is avoided.2. No one should eat congee (a type of

rice porridge).3. A visit to the hospital during this

period is avoided.4. Trash shouldn’t be taken out of the

house until the sixth day of Chinese New Year.

The taboos about ghostsThe taboos about ghosts1. The period between July 1st and

July 15th in the Lunar Calendar is considered the "Ghost Month“.

2. Do not whistle or ring a bell at night.

3. Do not open an umbrella indoors.

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