你知道什么是幸运符吗？

Discussion Questions

1.在德国，四叶草被认为是幸运的象征。它和幸运有什么关系？
In Germany, a 4-leaf clover is considered a lucky symbol. What might it have to do with luck?
2.除了四叶草，烟囱清扫工、马蹄铁、苍蝇蘑菇和瓢虫在德国也被视为幸运符号。你最可能选择哪个作为幸运符？为什么？
Besides the 4-leaf clover, chimney sweeps, horseshoes, fly agaric mushrooms and ladybugs are also considered lucky symbols in Germany. Which of these would you most likely choose as a lucky charm and why?
3.在你的国家，什么被视为幸运符？
What is considered a lucky charm in your country?
4.你有幸运符吗？如果有，是什么？
Do you have a lucky charm? If so, what?
5.上一次你感到幸运是什么时候？
When was the last time you had luck?
6.你会如何描述一个“幸运的人”？为什么？
Who would you describe as a 'lucky person' and why?
7.你更愿意在游戏中幸运还是在爱情中幸运？为什么？
Would you rather be lucky at games or lucky in love? Why?
8.你有没有羡慕过别人的幸运？如果有，是什么时候？
Do you sometimes envy people for their luck? If so, when?
9.在德国，人们祝别人好运也会说“祝你一切顺利”（字面意思：颈部和腿部骨折）。你会在什么情况下祝别人“顺利”？
To wish someone good luck, people in Germany also say 'break a leg' (literally: neck and leg break). When would you wish someone to 'break a leg'?

四叶草 (sìyècǎo) - four-leaf clover

幸运符号 (xìngyùn fúhào) - lucky symbol

烟囱清扫工 (yāncōng qīngsǎo gōng) - chimney sweep

马蹄铁 (mǎtítiě) - horseshoe

苍蝇蘑菇 (cāngyíng mógu) - fly agaric (a type of mushroom)

瓢虫 (piáochóng) - ladybird

四叶草象征着幸运，因为它非常稀有。

The four-leaf clover symbolizes luck because it is so rare.

我会选择瓢虫作为幸运符，因为它常常与积极的变化有关。

I would choose the ladybug as a lucky charm because it is often associated with positive changes.

在我的国家，某些动物如象或幸运猪被视为幸运符。

In my country, certain animals like the elephant or the lucky pig are considered lucky charms.

是的，我有一个幸运符；它是我祖母给我的小护身符。

Yes, I have a lucky charm; it is a small amulet that my grandmother gave me.

我上次幸运是在一次比赛中获胜。

The last time I was lucky was when I won a competition.