The teachers who teach Mandarin language may tell you that the eaves tiles are called 瓦当 and 瓦头in Chinese. They are referred to the certain parts of the dripping parts of the ceramic semicircle-shaped tile on the top. The shapes of the eaves tiles are round and semi-round. The eaves tiles are the important elements […]
Busan philharmonic orchestra held a concert in National Center for the Performing Arts, Shanghai Oriental Art Center and Guangzhou Opera Center. The concert was co-hosted by Chinese artists and Korean artists. As the 20th anniversary of the diplomatic relations between China and Korea, the concert held was to celebrate the big event. Li Xincao, the famous […]
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 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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 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 […]
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 […]