Ancient Military Strategy Three Murder with a Borrowed Knife
November 6, 2013
When the enemy’s intention is obvious and the ally’s attitude hesitant, induce the ally to fight the enemy while preserving one’s own strength. This can be inferred from Sun. To avoid getting incriminated for his..
Learn MoreCrush the enemy’s main force and capture its chief to disintegrate its body. A dragon compelled to fight on land is faced with an impasse. This expression is taken from a poem by the Tang..
Learn MoreBorrowing longevity
November 6, 2013
Although life is predetermined, ancient Chinese believes that life can be borrowed like money. When one got an incurable disease, his life was numbered, but if anyone would lend him “longevity”, his life might be..
Learn MoreChinese proverbs about thrift and diligence
November 6, 2013
Chinese is well-known for their thrift and diligence. There are a lot Chinese proverbs about this kind of tradition. Chinese believes in “First bitter then sweet”, they think “The whole year’s work depends on a..
Learn MoreSugar-coated Haws on a stick
Oktober 12, 2022
If winter comes, the stalls selling sugar-coated haws can be seen around the streets of Beijing, red, crystal clear, sweet and sour taste, crisp and delicious. It is a favorite snack for northern Chinese in..
Learn MoreShanxi Wheaten Food Culture
November 6, 2013
Shanxi Province is treated as the land of wheaten food. There is a good saying, “the most delicious wheaten food of the world is in China, and while the most delicious one of China is..
Learn MoreThe origin of the term Zhong guo (China)
November 6, 2013
The term “zhong guo” first appeared in some historic records of the Zhou Dynasty (c.1100-221B.C.). In the oracle bone inscription, the form of the character “zhong” looks like a flag. At that time, the emperors..
Learn MoreBatik
November 6, 2013
Batik is a traditional Chinese folk art which combing and dyeing. It is originated in ancient China, no later than the Qin and the Han Dynasty, the ethnic minorities in the Southwest China had grasped..
Learn MoreTea with Guests
November 6, 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..
Learn MoreA unicorn presents books
November 6, 2013
“Qilin xian shu” is a legendary tale told that once a “qilin”, a fabulous animal, delivered books to Confucius. “Qilin” was a Chinese legendary animal known as the Chinese unicorn by Western writers. It looked..
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