Different forms of address for a wife in China
6 בנובמבר 2013
In Chinese, there are various forms of the address for a wife and each of them boasts different meanings. “huang hou” : an empress. “fu ren”: the wives of the dukes and princes. “zao kang”:..
למידע נוסףThe cultural role of moon cakes
6 בנובמבר 2013
Moon cake is the ubiquitous fare at any celebration of the traditional Mid-Autumn Festival, not only because of its delicious taste and charming looking, but also for the cultural and artistic connotation. It is said..
למידע נוסףShaved Noodles
6 בנובמבר 2013
Since ancient times, noodles have not only fed the Chinese but also brought them plenty of fun. In China, noodles can be eaten in so many ways: by cutting them with scissors, chopping them with..
למידע נוסףLeave some leeway
6 בנובמבר 2013
“Leeway” refers to room for maneuver in speech or action, implying that people should reserve opportunities to retreat or make new choices. Lao Zi(circa 600-500 B.C.), a philosopher of the late Spring and Autumn Period,..
למידע נוסףAdapt oneself quickly to changing circumstances
6 בנובמבר 2013
The ability to adapt oneself quickly to changing circumstances is a piece of wisdom which Chinese people admire and hold in high respect. This means quick wits to cope with emergencies and resourcefulness to skillfully..
למידע נוסףChinese Surname
6 בנובמבר 2013
Talking about the Chinese Han People’s surname in ancient China, one should note the difference between “xing” and “shi”. The origin of “xing”, prior to that of “shi” dated back to the matrilineal society. As..
למידע נוסףThe forms of the address for emperors
6 בנובמבר 2013
In traditional Chinese opera, the emperor is called “wansuiye” and people have to exclaim “wansui” (ten thousand years old) three times when they meet the emperor. As the living condition was poor in ancient times,..
למידע נוסףPine and cranes: a symbol of longevity
6 בנובמבר 2013
There is a very famous picture in China named “song he yan nian”(the pine and the crane lengthen the life), it is to wish longevity. For thousands of years, Chinese people have been fond of..
למידע נוסףThree friends in winter
6 בנובמבר 2013
Ancient Chinese called the pine trees, the bamboo and the plum flowers the “three friends in winter”. As we know, pine trees are evergreen, cold-resistant and lives a long life. It is a symbol of..
למידע נוסףThe Spring Festival Picture
6 בנובמבר 2013
The Spring Festival Picture is a special type of painting in China. It is used during the Spring Festival. It is originated in the Pre-Qin Period (before 221 B.C.). People paste the images of various..
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