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一般 y=b1n common; general 子孫 z-s%n descendants

供奉 g$ngf8ng to provide sacrificial items; to offer in worship
幸福 x=ngf/ happiness and well-being; good luck and blessings

慎終追遠 sh8n zh!ng zhu9 yu3n cautiously conducting the funeral rites for parents
and the worship of one's ancestors

通常和常常的區別：
說明： 「 通常」表示動作、行為、事件的發生帶有
一貫性，意義側重在它產生這一動作、事件
頻率的前提條件，所以句中動詞前後要有一
定的條件。「常常」是對動作、事件等發生
的頻率而言。
例句： 1.他常常喝酒。
2.他常常去看電影。
3.他通常晚飯後散步。

4.他通常考完試會去看電影。
練習：1.他（ ）洗冷水，只有身體不舒 時才
洗熱水。
2.他（ ）發脾氣，脾氣一定很不好。
3.他早 （ ）吃完早餐才出門。
4.他考試時（ ）不檢查就繳卷。
5.他（ ）每個月回家一次。

方先生：Do the Chinese revere their ancestors?

王先生：We have deeply rooted family values and deeply respect our ancient
traditions.
方先生：Do most families have ancestoral tablets ?

王先生：Families that treasure traditions usually have ancestor tablets.

方先生：When do people usually hold ancestor worship ceremonies?
王先生：It depends on personal preference, but they are always held during the lunar
New Year holidays or at other festivals.

方先生：Do people burn joss sticks and pray during the ancestor worship ceremonies ?

王先生：Yes, they ask the ancestors to protect their descendants so that they may
live in peace and happiness.

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