HSK 4 介绍风俗传统 — Customs & Traditions
Understand and introduce Chinese folk traditions: festival customs like Spring Festival and Mid-Autumn, national arts like kung fu and Peking opera, regional traditions, and the etiquette of interacting with friends, teachers and elders.
Official Syllabus Requirement / 大纲要求
能听懂朋友、同学、老师等对中国传统节日习俗、国粹、各地传统、人际交往礼仪等中国民俗传统相关情况的有一定复杂度的介绍。如春节、中秋节等节日习俗；中国功夫、京剧等国粹；民间喜好与禁忌等。
读懂 → 开口 → 自查 → 再练 / Read · Speak · Review · Retry
介绍与比较习俗 / Describe and compare traditions
说清谁在什么时候做什么，再比较一种自己熟悉的习惯。Describe who does what and when, then compare a custom you know.
自编学习活动，不是官方试题；用自己的话表达即可。Original learning activity, not an official test. No microphone needed.
两个家庭怎样过中秋（自编故事）
中秋节快到了，小雨和阿明聊起了家里的习惯。小雨一家通常一起吃晚饭，饭后分享月饼。如果天气好，他们会到阳台上看看月亮。今年她的姐姐在外地工作，不能回家，所以他们打算在晚饭后打视频电话。阿明说，他家今年准备去外婆家吃饭，每个人带一道自己做的菜。两家安排不一样，但都希望有时间陪伴家人。这只是两个家庭的故事，各地、各家的习惯可能不同。
查看英文帮助 / English support
Xiaoyu’s family usually has dinner together and shares mooncakes. In good weather they look at the moon from the balcony. This year her sister is working elsewhere, so they plan a video call after dinner. Aming’s family plans to visit his grandmother, with everyone bringing a homemade dish. The arrangements differ, but both families want time together. These are two fictional families, not rules for everyone.
关键词：拼音与词义 / Key words
- 习惯 xíguàn
- habit; custom
- 通常 tōngcháng
- usually
- 分享 fēnxiǎng
- share
- 陪伴 péibàn
- spend time with
- 各家 gèjiā
- each family
用自己的话说 / Your turn
原文已收起。卡住时可以看提示或回看原文。The passage is hidden; help is available whenever you need it.
按自己的节奏说，计时不会自动结束练习。No time limit; finish at your own pace.
- 小雨家平时怎样做？今年有什么变化？ / What is usual, and what changes this year?
- 阿明家的安排有什么相同和不同？ / How are the two plans alike and different?
- 介绍自己熟悉的一种习惯。 / Describe a custom you know.
卡住了？查看表达提示 / Need a hint?
先说“在小雨家，通常……”，再说“今年因为……所以……”。比较时可以说“两家都……，不过……”。说自己的经历时用“在我家／我认识的一家人……”。不过这个节日，也可以介绍生日、周末聚会或其他熟悉的习惯。
查看一种参考表达 / One possible answer
在小雨家，中秋节通常一起吃晚饭、分享月饼。今年姐姐不能回来，所以他们打算饭后打视频电话。阿明家准备去外婆家，每个人带一道菜。两家安排不同，但都希望陪伴家人。比如在我家，过生日时会一起做饭，我们喜欢边吃边聊。这是我家的习惯，别的家庭可能不一样。
表达可以不同；重点是意思清楚、信息准确。Other wording is welcome. Keep the meaning clear and accurate.
自查要点 / Review points
- 说明人物、时间和做法 / People, occasion and actions
- 解释今年变化的原因 / Explain the change
- 比较一处相同与一处不同 / One similarity and one difference
- 介绍熟悉的习惯并明确范围 / Add your example without overgeneralizing
再进一步 / Try a new situation
朋友第一次参加你家的聚会。告诉他一件可以提前准备的事，并说明这是你家的安排。Explain one useful preparation for a guest visiting your family.
Scenario Dialogue / 情景对话
Talking about Mid-Autumn Festival customs. Read it aloud twice: once for meaning, once for fluency — the syllabus tests this task across listening and speaking.
Why HSK 4 Candidates Struggle with Customs & Traditions
Understand and introduce Chinese folk traditions: festival customs like Spring Festival and Mid-Autumn, national arts like kung fu and Peking opera, regional traditions, and the etiquette of interacting with friends, teachers and elders.
After studying the 18 selected words, practise combining them in extended contexts about customs & traditions. Use the dialogue to identify a sequence of events, opinions, or reasons, then describe them in your own words.
Key vocabulary to anchor your understanding: 打招呼 (dǎ zhāohu, to greet), 各地 (gèdì, various places), 功夫 (gōngfu, kung fu), 红包 (hóngbāo, red envelope (gift money)). Practise these words in listening dialogues (听力) and reading passages (阅读), using grammar patterns like fixed-patterns and function-words.
Related Grammar Patterns / 相关语法
Practise these grammar points in customs & traditions contexts:
Core Vocabulary / 核心词汇 (18 words)
| Word | Pinyin | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| 打招呼 | dǎ zhāohu | to greet; to say hello | 他笑着跟我打招呼。 |
| 各地 | gèdì | various places; everywhere | 全国各地的人都来了。 |
| 功夫 | gōngfu | kung fu; skill; effort | 中国功夫在世界上很有名。 |
| 红包 | hóngbāo | red envelope (gift money) | 过年的时候大人给小孩发红包。 |
| 假日 | jiàrì | holiday; day off | 假日我们去郊外野餐。 |
| 节假日 | jiéjiàrì | holidays; public holidays | 节假日高速公路免费。 |
| 京剧 | jīngjù | Peking Opera; Beijing Opera | 京剧是中国的国粹。 |
| 聚会 | jùhuì | to get together; gathering; party | 我们周末开个聚会吧。 |
| 客气 | kèqi | polite; courteous | 不用客气，请坐。 |
| 礼貌 | lǐmào | polite; politeness | 这个孩子很有礼貌。 |
| 民族 | mínzú | ethnic group; nationality | 中国有五十六个民族。 |
| 庆祝 | qìngzhù | to celebrate | 我们一起庆祝他的生日。 |
| 热闹 | rènao | lively; bustling; to liven up | 过年的时候特别热闹。 |
| 邀请 | yāoqǐng | to invite | 他邀请了同事们参加聚会。 |
| 正式 | zhèngshì | formal; official | 他正式开始了新工作。 |
| 祝 | zhù | to wish; to express good wishes | 祝你生日快乐！ |
| 祝贺 | zhùhè | to congratulate; congratulations | 祝贺你考上了大学！ |
| 尊重 | zūnzhòng | to respect; respectful | 我们要尊重每个人的想法。 |
Vocabulary Quiz / 词汇练习
Match the Chinese word to its English meaning.
Customs & Traditions FAQ / 常见问题
How many HSK 4 words cover customs & traditions?
This page groups 18 words using this site’s topic tags for customs & traditions. It is a study selection, not an official separate topic word list or a guarantee of comprehension.
Which HSK 4 grammar points are most relevant to customs & traditions?
fixed-patterns and function-words are suggested here for practising customs & traditions contexts. The HSK 4 syllabus expects you to not only understand but also produce these patterns when they involve customs & traditions vocabulary.
What's the difference between HSK 3 and HSK 4 expectations on customs & traditions?
HSK 3 expects simple statements about customs & traditions (e.g., basic facts and short descriptions). HSK 4 raises the bar to "有一定复杂度" — handling extended contexts with opinions, comparisons, and reasoning. You'll need to express feelings (感受) and views (看法) about customs & traditions, not just describe them.
Practice This HSK 4 Topic
Test your knowledge of customs & traditions vocabulary in context:
Apply This HSK 4 Vocabulary on Test Day
Customs & Traditions vocabulary appears in HSK 4 listening dialogues, reading passages, and the writing section. These resources turn the words you learned above into test points: