How Chinese Culture Can Help Teens Learn Mandarin
Ryan, a 14-year-old student from the United States, began learning Chinese at the age of 12. Initially, he only had a grasp of basic vocabulary and characters, and he found Chinese to be quite challenging. However, one day while watching YouTube, he stumbled upon …
Embracing Chinese Culture: Rosamund Pike’s Journey in Learning Mandarin
Rosamund Pike is a white British actress who was born in London in 1979. She has loved performing arts since she was a child. Although she determined to enter the entertainment industry when she was a student, the acting school at the time did not …
The Significance of the Ox in Chinese Culture: Exploring the Traits of the Second Animal in the Chinese Zodiac
In this article, we will explore the meaning of the second animal in the Chinese zodiac, the Ox, and its cultural background. The years of the Ox in recent years include 2009 and 2021. If your kids was born in 2009 or 2021, then …
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Chinese E-book – Uncovering the Secrets of China’s 10 Traditional Festivals China is a country of sacred traditions, many of which center around holidays and festivals. In this e-book, we introduce the ten most celebrated traditional festivals, in all their tradition and splendor.
Chinese Culture Journey- Walking Through Solar Terms of Spring
The 24 solar terms, also known as the Chinese 24 solar terms or the 24 jiéqì, is a traditional system used in East Asia to divide the solar year into 24 parts. Each solar term corresponds to a particular astronomical event or natural phenomenon …
Chinese Culture: What Are the Differences Between the Fèng Huáng and the Pheonix?
In traditional Chinese culture, the Fèng huáng (凤凰), or Chinese phoenix, often symbolizes good luck and auspiciousness. You may have heard some of these Chinese four-character idioms before, such as Lóng fèng chéng xiáng (龙凤呈祥) and Fèng huáng yú fēi (凤凰于飞), they are used …
Chinese Culture – 24 Solar Terms: Those Related to Winter Seasons
It is widely known that Chinese culture has a profound history. In the Chinese lessons on our website, you can learn the beautiful language and the nation’s splendid culture. Learn Chinese online, anytime and anywhere!
Traditionally, the Chinese calendar is a lunisolar calendar. With …
Chinese Culture: What Is the Difference Between Chinese and Western Dragons?
Dragons are deeply rooted in Chinese culture, as the dragon is one of the most important creatures that can symbolize China. Have you ever heard that Chinese people call themselves “descendants of dragons”? This may sound strange to people in the West, as dragons …
Chinese Tea Culture
Chinese tea culture refers to both making tea and drinking the tea in China. It is thought that Chinese people discovered tea in the Shennong era (~2400 B.C.), meaning that they’ve been drinking it for nearly 4500 years! This has allowed for many different traditions, …
Tour the World of Chinese Drinking Culture
While “葡萄酒 (pú tɑo jiǔ ) grape wine” culture is relatively new in China, it grew to be the 5th largest wine consumer in the world in a short period of time. Why would this matter? Because if you want to close a business deal, …
Answer to a Chinese Culture Story About New Year’s Day That You Have to Know
Answer: 1. A
Analysis:
According to the passage, From then on, people regarded the day when Shun memorialized Yao as the beginning of the year and the first day of the lunar calendar as “元旦 (Yuándàn)” So, the answer is A.
A Chinese Culture Story About New Year’s Day That You Have to Know
In ancient China, people called the first day of the calendar “元旦 (Yuándàn).” “元 (Yuán)” means “beginning” or “start” and “旦 (dàn)” means “day.” The character “旦 (Dàn)” is composed of “日 (rì)” and “一 (yī)”. “日 (Rì)” is the Chinese character for the sun …
Answer to How Are East And West Cultures Different? Learning Chinese Through Comics (Part One)
Answer: A
Analysis:
Xiǎo Xīn: Lì Li, nǐ hái yào zuò shénme ya? Wǒ děng nǐ hǎo jiǔ la. 小新：丽丽，你还要做什么呀？我等你好久啦。 Xiao Xin: Li Li, what are you still doing? I’ve been waiting for you for a long time.
Lì Li: Zài děng yíxià ma, wǒ …
How Are East And West Cultures Different? Learning Chinese Through Comics (Part One)
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Learn Chinese While Reading Comics (Part One)
It’s tough being a foreigner in a strange country! Not only is the language completely different, but the customs are totally different a lot of the time too.
I’m from Beijing and my …
Colors Have Meaning in Chinese Culture: Learn the Meaning of “黄 (Huáng)!”
As you may know, colors hold an important role in the use of language in Chinese culture.
The color “红 (hóng) red” is associated with fortune and good luck.
The color “白 (bái) white” represents death and decay.
“黑 (hēi) black” can represent integrity, but …
Answer To Colors Have Meaning in Chinese Culture: Learn the Meaning of “黄 (Huáng)!”
Answer: B Analysis: Remember, describing a plan as being “yellow 黄 (huáng)” doesn’t mean that things will literally be the color yellow. When plans are “黄了 (huáng le)”, such as Neil and Judy’s marriage plan, as described by Tom, it means that the plans have …
Answer Key – Jump into Chinese Culture by Learning These Helpful Chinese Songs (Part I)
Answer: C
Answer Analysis: 茉莉花 (Mòlìhuā) Jasmine Flower is a popular Chinese folk song.The song dates back to the 18th century. In time, many regional variations were created, and the song gained popularity both in China and abroad.
…Jump into Chinese Culture by Learning These Helpful Chinese Songs (Part I)
Today I’m going to introduce some fun and helpful Chinese songs that you can learn, from beginner to intermediate level. These songs can supplement your Mandarin Chinese progress and make things a bit more fun. In fact, one of my favorite parts of teaching Chinese …