Taking Every Precaution from the Beginning
6. November 2013
The phrase “taking every precaution from the beginning” means to guard against any signs, no matter how small, of an undesirable phenomenon or idea, and prevent such things from growing. It is essential to take..
Mehr erfahrenShadow Play
6. November 2013
Nowadays, people are craving for green environment and green food. Shadow play is a kind of green entertainment. It is a form of drama in which the shadow of the puppets is cast onto a..
Mehr erfahrenChinese manners (Ⅰ) : Daily Topics
6. November 2013
China is known as a state of etiquette and ceremonies. Many proverbs have been passed down from generation to generation such as “civility casts nothing” or “courtesy demands reciprocity” and so on. Once upon a..
Mehr erfahrenChinese Manners (Ⅱ): Giving Gifts
6. November 2013
Chinese consider gifts as an important part to show courtesy. It is appropriate to give gifts on occasions such as festival, birthday, wedding or visiting a patient. If you are invited to a family party,..
Mehr erfahrenTen Best and Most Well-known Kinds of Tea
6. November 2013
The Chinese have enjoyed tea for millennia. There are 10 best and most well-known kinds of tea in China. Biluochun derives its name from its dried tea leaves, which are compressed tightly just like small..
Mehr erfahrenFinding a new trail
6. November 2013
The phrase “finding a new trail” is often used to mean independently developing a new style or method. There are many Chinese sayings that refer to “tunnel vision”, such as “Don’t stick to only one..
Mehr erfahrenTea with Guests
6. November 2013
Western people are accustomed to treat guests with coffee while Chinese people prefer tea. Generally, the rule of “tea 50% full and wine 100% full” should be observed when serving tea in cups. Hot tastes..
Mehr erfahrenSpring outings
6. November 2013
The Chinese Pure Brightness Festival falls in the 3rd lunar month in spring, when sights of the energy of life can be seen everywhere. It is a good occasion for spring outings. Going hiking on..
Mehr erfahrenPlaying on a swing
6. November 2013
In ancient China, playing on a swing was not only a relaxation, but it is one of the activities during the Pure Brightness Festival. The swing was invented as a tool to help the people..
Mehr erfahrenMonth-old Celebration
6. November 2013
In China, the 1st important event for the newly born baby is the one-month celebration. In Buddhist or Taoist families, on the morning of the baby’s 30th day, sacrifices are offered to the gods so..
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