Chai mi you yan
November 5, 2013
This phrase is often used by Chinese housewives, because it is them who are responsible to the “Chai mi you yan” of a family. Here, “chai” means “firewood”; “mi” refers to “rice”; “you” means “oil”..
Ontdek meerStudy Chinese: (3) Chinese characters and food
November 5, 2013
米mǐ(rice) Cooking requires the use of fire, but it doesn’t mean that once people had fire, they could cook. In China, there is a saying, “qiǎo fù nán wéi wú mǐ zhī chuī”. In other..
Ontdek meerDuring the 20th century in China, the 4 most celebrated male performers of female roles (called “dan” performers) in Peking Opera were Mei Langfang, Cheng Yangqiu, Shang Xiaoyun and Xun Huisheng. They reached the peak..
Ontdek meerLijiang
November 5, 2013
Lijiang is located in China’s Yunnan Province and has become a favorite tourist spot over the past few years. Lijiang is described as a place where you can see running water from any street corner..
Ontdek meerHealth Care Regimes of the Guangdong people
November 5, 2013
People describe the weather in Guangzhou is “sauna-like humidity”, “the suffocating heat and humidity can tale your breath away”. The Guangzhou people have their own way to overcome the problem. Getting rid of the body’s..
Ontdek meerThe Elegant Eight of the Qinhuai River
November 5, 2013
In China’s history, towards the end of the Ming Dynasty, the banks of the Qinhuai River were home to eight courtesans, who were surpassingly beautiful. During the turmoil and upheaval which marked the end of..
Ontdek meerAncient Chinese jokes: Begging Alms
November 4, 2013
A robber and an alms-begging monk were pursuing their way together when a tiger suddenly appeared from nowhere and pounced upon them. The robber immediately drew a bow. The tiger, however, was not afraid and..
Ontdek meerThe Hezhe Nationality: Past and Present
November 4, 2013
The Hezhe nationality mainly lives in Heilongjiang Province. The Hezhe people speak Hezhe, a language with no written form, which belongs to the Altaic language family. According to the historical record, the Hezhe minority may..
Ontdek meerWomen in Henan Opera
November 4, 2013
The people in Henan Province like the TV program “Spring in Theater” very much. It’s an opera singing competition. All the contestants were amateurs and most were women. The lead roles in most Henan operas..
Ontdek meerChinese ethnic groups: The Korean Nationality
November 2, 2013
Highlights of Chinese ethnic groups: The Korean Nationality The Korean Nationality mainly inhabits in Jilin Province, northeastern of China. The Korean people speak the Korean language of the Altaic language family. They are mainly engaged..
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