除此以外，钟表还象征着剩下的时间不多了。对于老年人而言尤其如此。送钟表当礼物是中国文化中最大的禁忌。

6. Pears — Parting

梨——离别

Giving fruit is a good thing, but pears are taboo. This is because the Chinese word for 'pears' (梨 lí /lee/) sounds the same as the word for leaving or 'parting' (离 lí).

送水果挺好，但梨却是禁忌。这是因为中文里“梨”和“离”发音相同。

7. Cut Flowers — Presents for Funerals

手捧花——葬礼的礼物

Cut flowers are generally presents for funerals, so do not give them on Chinese New Year! This is especially so for Yellow Chrysanthemums and any white flowers, which represent death. White is an unlucky (funeral) color in Chinese culture, so white flowers should be avoided.

手捧花通常是葬礼上的礼物，所以不要在过年时送！尤其是黄色菊花和任何白色的花，因为这些花代表死亡。白色在中国文化中是不吉利的（葬礼）颜色，所以应避免送白花。

8. Umbrellas — Break Up

伞——分手

Umbrellas are a bad idea to give as gifts, because the Chinese word for 'umbrella' (伞 sǎn /san/) sound like the word for 'breaking up' (散 sàn). Giving somebody an umbrella may insinuate that you feel your relationship with them has fallen apart.

送伞作礼物是个坏主意，因为中文里“伞”和“散”谐音。送某人一把伞暗示着你觉得你和对方的关系已经破裂了。

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