Lantern Festival Riddles 2023
Updates & Rules of thumb
- Each word can only be used in one idiom. For example, if a person wants to win prizes for “春去冬來” and “春去秋來”, a participant needs to collect: two “春”, two “去”, two “來”, one “冬” and one “秋” to win the prize.
- It is allowed for one person to win multiple prizes.
- Because there is only one ‘人’ in the collection, “春風風人 下雨雨人” only needs one ‘人’ to complete the idiom.
- Chinese idioms cannot use English characters to complete them, and vice versa.
- To claim the prize, you need to keep the words in the wallet until Feb 26. The game will end on Feb 26 at 00:00 AM UTC+14:00. The reward will automatically send to the winners’ wallet.
- After the winner’s announcement, you cannot claim the prize. If one buys the re-sell words on the secondary market, they cannot be used to redeem the prize.
- Collectors can keep the NFT after this event.
The Lantern Festival is a traditional Chinese festival that takes place on the 15th day of the first lunar month, marking the end of the Chinese New Year celebrations. People hang colorful lanterns, eat rice dumplings, and solve lantern riddles, which are rhyming puzzles written on lanterns. The riddles can be about anything from history to puns and jokes, and solving them is a fun way to pass the time and socialize with friends and family.
The Chinese character “春” (chūn) is traditionally flipped upside-down during the Chinese New Year and other special occasions, particularly as a form of decoration. The upside-down character is known as “倒” (dào) or “倒春” (dào chūn) which means “upside-down” or “inverted.” The reason behind this tradition is rooted in Chinese wordplay and puns. The character “倒” (dào) sounds similar to the word “到” (dào) which means “to arrive.” Therefore, flipping the character “春” upside-down to “倒” implies that spring has arrived and the new year is here. It also symbolizes the arrival of good luck and fortune. Additionally, the upside-down “春” is a reminder of the Chinese saying “倒春寒” (dào chūn hán) which means “upside-down spring” and is used to describe the phenomenon of a cold spell during the spring season.
Thus, in this collection, you can see a lot of flipped characters, representing the arrival of different wishes. For example:
“福” (fú) which means “good luck” or “fortune”, it is also often flipped upside-down as a symbol of good luck and fortune.
“禄” (lù) which means “official salary” or “happiness” is also flipped upside down as a symbol of prosperity.
“寿” (shòu) which means “longevity” is also flipped upside-down as a symbol of a long life.
In addition, the spring couplet is a traditional Chinese poetry form that is often used as a decorative element during the Chinese New Year and other special occasions. It is typically written on red paper and displayed on the sides of gates or doorways as a symbol of good luck and fortune. The themes of spring couplets often include wishes for prosperity, longevity, and good health. They can be used to decorate your home, or office or to give as a gift for family and friends.
The ‘The Lantern Riddles 2023’ collection features a diverse selection of spring couplets. Collectors can also find idiomatic phrases incorporated into the couplets, such as:
“春風得意” (chūn fēng dé yì) is a Chinese idiomatic phrase that literally means “spring breeze gets its wish.” The phrase is used to describe a sense of elation and contentment that comes from achieving one’s goals or having things go according to plan. The spring breeze is a metaphor for a feeling of lightness, happiness, and well-being, while the phrase “得意” (dé yì) is used to express satisfaction and triumph.
“招財進寶” (zhāo cái jìn bǎo) is a Chinese idiomatic phrase that literally means “inviting wealth and treasure in.” The phrase is used to express the idea of attracting wealth and prosperity. The character “招” (zhāo) means “to invite” or “to attract,” while “財” (cái) means “wealth” or “money,” and “寶” (bǎo) means “treasure” or “valuable.” The phrase is often used as a symbol of good luck and prosperity and is frequently displayed in homes and businesses during the Chinese New Year and other festivals. It is a way to express the hope of attracting wealth and good fortune in the coming year.
“秋月春風” (qiū yuè chūn fēng) is a Chinese idiomatic phrase that literally means “autumn moon and spring breeze.” The phrase is often used to describe a sense of balance and harmony between opposing elements. The autumn moon and spring breeze are both natural phenomena that occur at different times of the year, the autumn moon is associated with the end of the year and the spring breeze with the beginning of the year.
“春夏秋冬” (chūn xià qiū dōng) is a Chinese idiomatic phrase that literally means “spring, summer, autumn, winter.” It is used to represent the four seasons of the year, and it is often used as a metaphor to represent the cycles of life, the passage of time, and the change of things. It can be used to express the idea that life is constantly changing and that everything has a beginning and an end. The phrase is often used to indicate that time passes quickly and that life is short. It can also be used to express the idea that life is full of ups and downs, and that one must be prepared for both good times and bad.
If you buy my ‘The Lantern Riddles 2023’ NFT on Genify.xyz and collect 4 words, matching the idioms shown below, you can win up to 100,000 LAMB. There are at least 14 sets of idioms to be revealed and claimed!!!
Prize and idioms:
Happy new year — 5000 LAMB
下雨雨人 — 5000 LAMB
春去夏來 — 8000 LAMB
春花秋月 — 8000 LAMB
春夏秋冬 — 10000 LAMB
春去秋來 — 10000 LAMB
春風風人 — 10000 LAMB
秋月春風 — 12000 LAMB
春去冬來 — 12000 LAMB
春風得意 — 12000 LAMB
春風富貴 — 15000 LAMB
招財進寶 — 25000 LAMB
春風風人 下雨雨人(8 words together) — 100,000 LAMB!!
The winners will be announced on Feb 26. Happy trading :)
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