Feng Shui
6 November 2013
Some Chinese people like to keep a bowl of gold fish in their office. They think this can bring good luck in dealing with office politics and in their career. That is what we call..
Pelajari SelengkapnyaShaved Noodles
6 November 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..
Pelajari SelengkapnyaA white face covers 10 ugly parts
6 November 2013
There is an old popular Chinese saying that “A white face covers 10 ugly parts”. In Chinese’s mind, no matter men or women, they always think that having a white skin is the most important..
Pelajari SelengkapnyaHow to brew Kungfu tea
6 November 2013
In Chinese traditional tea culture, making Kungfu tea has certain etiquette. The tea set, small and exquisite, comprises a pot and some cups. Pure and mineral water is usually suggested to brew the tea. At..
Pelajari SelengkapnyaTaijitu (the Grand Terminus)
6 November 2013
In China, “yin” and “yang” were considered to be the basic law of the universe. “Yin” and “yang” represented not only darkness and brightness, but also female and male, and gentleness and stableness. The balance..
Pelajari SelengkapnyaZhuge Liang Captures Meng Huo Seven Times
5 November 2013
This is a typical story of Chinese people’s characteristic of winning someone over by dint of virtue. Zhuge Liang, the Prime Minister of the State of Shu (221-263), captured Meng Huo, the chieftain of the..
Pelajari SelengkapnyaOpening the door and burn firecrackers
5 November 2013
During the traditional Chinese New Year, the firecrackers are the necessary thing to make the festival more enjoyable and exciting. The most spectacle can be seen at 0 o’clock of the 1st day of the..
Pelajari SelengkapnyaStudy Chinese: melon – Chinese Characters and Plants
5 November 2013
瓜 (gua, “melon”) The ancient Chinese character for “瓜” looks like a growing melon. There are many different kinds of melons in China. In Chinese, watermelons are known as “西瓜” (xi gua: literally means “western..
Pelajari SelengkapnyaMusic of the Dance in Colorful Feathered Dress
5 November 2013
“Music of the Dance in Colorful Feathered Dress” is a very famous singing and dancing lyric in the Tang Dynasty (618-907) in China. It was created by Emperor Xuan after his visits to the Moon..
Pelajari SelengkapnyaWearing the Tang Apparel during the Spring Festival
5 November 2013
During the Spring Festival, people go from door to door to pay New Year visit to each other. There is a cheerful atmosphere everywhere. All the people, men and women, old and young, are having..
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