Ancient Military Strategy thirty-one Beauty trap
6 november 2013
If the enemy forces are strong, try to subdue their general; if the general is wise, try to crush his willpower. When the general becomes infirm and the soldiers listless, their combat power will dwindle…
Ontdek meerLongevity Celebration
6 november 2013
Since the aged are highly respected in China, the birthday celebration for them is attached with great importance. Generally birthdays over 55th are called “Shou”(longevity), especially the multiples of ten named “Zheng shou”(integer age of..
Ontdek meerChinese philosophy: Hard to Play the Fool
6 november 2013
Lao Zi, a thinker during the late Spring and Autumn Period, had a famous saying: “Pretending not to know when you know, how superb.” He meant that it was superb tactics to pretend not to..
Ontdek meerDo not do to others what you don’t want to be done to you
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ji3 suo3 bu2 yu4，wu4 shi1 yu2 ren2 己所不欲，勿施于人 Confucius held that if there was one word that could serve as a guide throughout one’s life, it should be “forgiveness.” He said: “Do not do to..
Ontdek meerPhoenix
6 november 2013
Phoenix is a legendary bird in Chinese myth. It has been regarded as the head of all birds and a symbol of auspice for thousand of years. It is said that social stability usually follows..
Ontdek meerPine and cranes: a symbol of longevity
6 november 2013
There is a very famous picture in China named “song he yan nian”(the pine and the crane lengthen the life), it is to wish longevity. For thousands of years, Chinese people have been fond of..
Ontdek meerChinese Manners (Ⅱ): Giving Gifts
6 november 2013
Chinese consider gifts as an important part to show courtesy. It is appropriate to give gifts on occasions such as festival, birthday, wedding or visiting a patient. If you are invited to a family party,..
Ontdek meerNeighborhood relationship
6 november 2013
Neighbors seem to be an important part of community relationship in China. For instance, if a couple had a noisy fight and the neighbors heard it, they would come over to calm them down. Or,..
Ontdek meerWith li (Politeness), One Can Go Everywhere
5 november 2013
“Li” in China not only refers to not only gifts, but more often than not, courtesy and modesty towards people. Politeness is extremely important in contacts among Chinese people. It helps you approach the other..
Ontdek meerThe Dragons and the Quality of Fertility
5 november 2013
In China, various customs are associated with the quality of fertility as symbolized by dragons. In Hunan and Hubei provinces, women wanting to be pregnant will let the dragon circulate their bodies and give money..
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