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Chinese Cuisines Sichuan Style

November 6, 2013

People regard food as their prime want.and food safety is a top priority.民以食为天,食以安为先。 http://iungosolutions.com/payday-loans-with-no-employment-verification        Cooking is an ancient Chinese art.Some 3,000 years ago,the Chinese people already knew how to“deliciously”blend the five flavors五味一pungent辛(辣),sweet甘(甜)j sour酸,bitter苦,and salty and today Chinese cuisine is ranked among the world’s best and Chinese restaurants can be found in many countries and regions […]

The legend of the Mid-Autumn Festival

November 6, 2013

The fifteenth of the eighth month in the lunar calendar, which is the middle of autumn, is the Chinese traditional Mid-Autumn Day. There are many legends about the origin of the Mid-Autumn Festival and the most popular one is the story of “Chang’e’s Flying to the Moon.” It is said that in ancient times, there […]

Ancient Military Strategy Eight Advance Secretly by Way of Chencang

November 6, 2013

Make a false move to tie up the main force of the enemy. It is of benefit to set forth in conformity to the situation. The idiom refers to the strategy used by Liu Bang, founder of the Han Dynasty, when he embarked on a campaign against his rival contender for the empire, Xiang Yu. […]

Ancient Military Strategy twenty-three Befriend distant states while attacking nearby states

November 6, 2013

When circumscribed in situation and restricted in disposition, seek profit from nearby and keep peril at distance. Fire above the lake. In the late Warring States period, Qin emerged as the most powerful state and proceeded to destroy its rivals to gain control of all China. Though superior to any other single state, Qin was […]

Dali Three-Cup Tea

November 6, 2013

In Dali Yunnan Province, there is a famous tea—Dali Three-Cup Tea, it is prepared for the respectful guests. The 1st cup is completely bitter; the 2nd cup is made of sweet ingredients, like walnut, lotus seed and jujube etc. So it is quite pleasant to try this cup. The 3rd cup is for you to […]

Why not yield a few feet

November 6, 2013

There is a very popular Chinese story about tolerance and understanding. Zhang and Ye were neighbors. Each family wanted to push their outer wall further to the other side. No sooner had one family pushed its wall outwards by one foot than the other family would push its wall in the opposite direction by 2 […]

Chinese tradition of eating together

November 6, 2013

Chinese people like to eat together; this tradition can be traced a long time ago. It reflects the Chinese notion of union versus division—round tables, round dishes, and round bowls all symbolize union and perfection. Dishes are usually placed at the center of the table so that everyone around the table can share them. A […]

The origins of the expressions of Wu Hua Ba Men

November 6, 2013

Wu Hua Ba Men is a frequently-used Chinese idiom. It stands for variety and changeability. The literal meaning of “Wu hua” is five flowers and eight doors for “ba men”. Actually, Wu Hua Ba Men used to refer the various trades. Of “wu hua”, “jin hua” referred to tea girls; “mu mian hua”, traditional Chinese […]

Different forms of address for a wife in China

November 6, 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”: one’s wife who has shared his hard a lot. “tai tai”: used by the common people in the old times […]

Tranquil interior surrounded by solid walls

November 6, 2013

Unlike Greek architecture, which is an organic combination of blocks, Chinese traditional architecture emphasized unobstructedness and tone, and displays the rich variance and connotation of the tone with innumerable flowing lines.   Large, solid walls not only function as a protective surrounding defense, they also embody tranquility. Secluding the residence from the outside world, the […]

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