Door God Portraits
6.11.2013
A door god portrait is a Chinese decoration placed on each side of the entrance to the house. It is believed to prevent the evil from entering. The custom first began in the Tang Dynasty…
Lue lisääThe Emperor Kang Xi
5.11.2013
Kang Xi (1654-1722) was the 2nd emperor of the Qing Dynasty. His personal name was Xuanye. He was one of China’s most capable rulers. During his reign, he laid the foundation for a long period..
Lue lisääChinese characters that represent numbers also have their own special meanings. One (yi, “一”) The Chinese people believe that “one” (“一”) represents the beginning of everything. The famous ancient Chinese philosopher Laozi once said that,..
Lue lisääThe ancient Chinese incorporated their observations and awareness of nature into the shapes of Chinese characters. Learn Chinese: 月(yue: “the moon”) The shape of this character is just like the meniscus. There is an ancient..
Lue lisääLearn Chinese: 目(mù)
5.11.2013
In the character “首”, the upper part depicts the hair, while the lower part depicts a pair of eyes. This is the character “目”. The oracle bone script of this character resembles an eye. Today,..
Lue lisääStudy Chinese with Keats School: 衣yī The character “衣” is a pictographic character. It looks like an ancient garment. The top part is a collar; the bottom depicts the front of a Chinese jacket; and..
Lue lisääZu Chongzhi
5.11.2013
Zu Chongzhi (429-500), whose courtesy name was Wenyuan, was a famous mathematician and astronomer in the Song and Qi of the Sounthern Dynasty. He didn’t take for granted the established theories of previous scholars and..
Lue lisääDon’t call me Miss
5.11.2013
Over the past few years, it has become more and more common for women in the service industries, such as, restaurant hostess, grocery store clerks and waitress to tell their customers, “Don’t call me Miss”…
Lue lisääKirgiz Festivals
5.11.2013
The Kirgiz has a very religious festival—Nuoruz Festival, which is as lively as the Spring Festival of the Han people. During the festival, every family manages to prepare meals as sumptuous as their economic condition..
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