食物的象征意义可以来源于外形本身或者名字发音。以下是一些中华文化中极具象征性的食物:
1. Eggs
1. 鸡蛋
Eggs hold a special symbolic significance in many cultures, and China is no exception. The Chinese believe eggs symbolize fertility. After a baby is born, parents may hold a "red egg and ginger party," where they pass out hard boiled eggs to announce the birth. (In some regions of China the number of eggs presented depends on the sex of the child: an even number for a girl, and an odd number if a boy has been born).
2. Noodles
鸡蛋在很多文化中都有着特殊的象征意义,在中国也不例外。中国人相信鸡蛋象征着繁衍。婴儿出生后,父母可以组织一个“红鸡蛋和生姜宴”,传递煮好的鸡蛋以宣布新生儿的出生。(在中国有些地区,拿出的鸡蛋个数代表着孩子的性别:偶数代表女孩,奇数代表男孩。)
Noodles are a symbol of longevity in Chinese culture. They are as much a part of a Chinese birthday celebration as a birthday cake with lit candles is in many countries. Since noodles do symbolize long life, it is considered very unlucky to cut up a strand.
2. 面条
3. Fish
面条在中华文化中是长寿的象征。在中式的生日庆祝中,面条的角色不亚于很多国家点着蜡烛的生日蛋糕。鉴于面条象征长寿,切断面条被看作是非常不吉利的做法。
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