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Chinese traditional culture is made up of many customs and traditions passed down through generations(世代). One important 1 is "filial piety," which means respecting and caring for elders. This is really important in Chinese families and communities, and it means having good 2 with family and others in the community.
In China, people celebrate lots of traditional festivals around the year. The most important one is the Lunar New Year, also called the Spring Festival. Families3 for big dinners, give lucky money in red envelopes, and set off fireworks( 烟花) to 4 the new year. There are also other festivals like the Dragon Boat Festival, Mid-Autumn Festival, and Double Ninth Festival. These festivals have special customs, food, and 5 that show Chinese culture.
Art is also important in Chinese tradition. Calligraphy( 书法) and brush painting are very valued
6 of art. Calligraphy is a way of writing that is also beautiful and 7 . Brush painting often shows nature, animals, and plants, which is important 8 Chinese people like to respect and enjoy nature.
Traditional Chinese medicine is a very old way of keeping the body 9 . It uses things like acupuncture(针灸), herbal remedies(草药), and qigong to prevent sickness and help the body get better 10 . In Chinese culture, people think that the mind, body, and spirit are all connected, and that's 11 they use these methods to stay healthy.
Chinese food is famous all around the world for its delicious taste. There are many different styles of Chinese food,12 hot food in Sichuan and delicate(精致的) dishes in Guangdong. Each place has its own special cooking style, and Chinese food 13 the country's geography and diverse( 不 同 的 ) population.
Today, people in China are working hard to 14 their traditional culture. They want to make sure the customs are passed down to future generations. These efforts help keep Chinese traditions 15 and make people proud of their cultural heritage(遗产).