1. Do people in China celebrate birthdays?
Sure, it’s one of the greatest events in Chinese peoples’ life, especially for the elderly. Friends and relatives are invited for a home-cooked meal with special food, just like buns and long noodles, which both represent long-life.
當然，慶生是中國人生活中的重要事件之一，尤其是對老人。人們一般會邀請朋友和親戚來家里吃頓飯，比如饅頭和面條，它們代表長壽。
2. Which birthdays are especially important in China (in Chinese culture)?
Well, I must say, the 18th birthday, which is regarded as a very important point of life and therefore there’s often a great celebration. As children enter 18, it means that they have grown into an adult. They should be independent, make a living by themselves and have to be responsible for their behaviours.
我必須說，18歲生日，它代表了人生中的一個重要節(jié)點，所以經(jīng)常進行大肆慶祝。孩子到了18歲，就意味著他們成人了。他們應該獨立，自己謀生并為自己的行為負責。
3. Do people in China have birthday parties?
I think, yes, quite often, it’s very popular among youngsters. Well, every time I hang out with my friends, no matter in a restaurant, karaoke box or other amusement places, I probably hear some people singing birthday songs and having birthday cakes. So I guess Chinese are really into celebrating birthdays.
我想是的，很多，在年輕人中非常常見。每次我和朋友出去玩，不管是餐廳、卡拉OK還是其他娛樂場所，我都能聽到人們唱生日歌，見到人們吃生日蛋糕。所以我覺得中國人很喜歡慶生。
4. Do you think it’s important for people to celebrate birthdays?
Sure, absolutely. It’s a time to rethink your life. People can find the disparity between your resolution and what you have achieved. Everyone wishes the dreams come true in the next year.
絕對的。這是反思自己生活的機會。人們會發(fā)現(xiàn)當初自己的所期和所得不匹配。每個人都希望自己的夢想能夠在來年成真。
5. Are birthdays more important for children or for adults?
Well, I think, birthday is much more important to children than adults, because it’s the best time for parents to express their love and care to their children. Actually, a surprised party can get children excited during their birthday. Also, it brings them an unforgettable childhood memory.
我認為生日對孩子而言比對成人更重要，因為生日是家長對孩子表達關愛的好機會。事實上，一個充滿驚喜的生日聚會讓孩子非常高興。而且，生日聚會可以帶給孩子不可磨滅的回憶。
