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,..
Ontdek meerAncient Military Strategy twenty-three Befriend distant states while attacking nearby states
6 november 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..
Ontdek meerDali Three-Cup Tea
6 november 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..
Ontdek meerWhy not yield a few feet
6 november 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..
Ontdek meerChinese tradition of eating together
6 november 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…
Ontdek meerThe origins of the expressions of Wu Hua Ba Men
6 november 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..
Ontdek meerDifferent forms of address for a wife in China
6 november 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”:..
Ontdek meerTranquil interior surrounded by solid walls
6 november 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..
Ontdek meerIn China, except for drinking alcohol on auspicious moments, people also drink on some sad moments, such as to show respect to the dead. In ancient China, when a dead person was buried, some alcohol..
Ontdek meerThe Court Music
6 november 2013
In ancient China, the royal families liked to enjoy music and dances very much, also they used this kind of entertainment to celebrate some important days. Thus it gave the chance for the development of..
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