Wuzi, Ancient Record of the Ancient Philosophers
26 oktober 2013
China has a splendid history of ancient literature. Many foreigners are interested in the ancient books and literature. When they go to place to learn Chinese, they like to learn something about the ancient culture..
Ontdek meerIntroduction of Colors of Clothes along the History
25 oktober 2013
The color of clothes is an indicator of some particular things in particular culture. Its meaning differs according to different places and times. For example, the students taking volunteer programs in China may know that the color white implies..
Ontdek meerLesson 14 – Advanced – Similar Chinese Words of 抵制
7 november 2013
The meanings of the words 抵制 and 反抗are similar to that of the word 抵抗. But there are some tiny differences that the students who learn Chinese language should know to tell them apart. 抵抗 means to..
Ontdek meerGuangdong Province
6 november 2013
Abbreviation:Yue 粤 Capital: Guangzhou Area: more than 180,000 square kilometers Poulation:76.49 million Location: In southeast China, on the South China Sea The history of Guangzhou Province dates back to the Spring and Autumn period,..
Ontdek meerThe legend of the Torch Festival
6 november 2013
In the Tang Dynasty (618-907 A.D.), patriarch Pi Luoge of Mengshe Zhao, (the most powerful among the six tribes in Dali) schemed to annex the other five tribes. On the twenty fourth of the sixth..
Ontdek meerIf loss is inevitable, decrease yin to increase yang. War, as a contest of strength, leads to losses on the part of the winner as well as the loser. The different lies in that the..
Ontdek meerFeign ignorance and make no move rather than feign knowledge and make rash moves. Stay motionless and hide one’s intention. Clouds and thunder symbolize Tun. In warfare, suddenness can be achieved either by secrecy, concealing..
Ontdek meerThe Singing Song Tradition in many Chinese minor groups
6 november 2013
There is a Chinese saying that all the minor groups are good at saying and dancing, like the Zang people, Yi people and Zhuang people. There is a very interesting Singing-song tradition in these groups…
Ontdek meerDali Ancient City
6 november 2013
Dali is situated in the southwest of Yunnan China. According to Chinese literature, Dali Ancient City was a gateway to the Silk Road in Southwest China, and also serves as a seat of government and..
Ontdek meerThe source of Chinese Knots
6 november 2013
At first, the knots are used to keep records. On the land of Hua Xia, “knot” was used by the ancestors to mean “contact” or “agreement” in law. Meanwhile it has the function of recording..
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