Chinese Culture
Edible Art: “糖画(tánghuà)” Sugar Painting
Have you ever heard of Chinese “糖画(tánghuà) sugar painting?” If not, check out the video below for a glimpse of this intricate, edible art!
Have you ever seen anything like what the artist makes in the video? Do you think the way “糖画(tánghuà)” is made …
Answer to Worst Gift to Your Chinese Friends!
Correct Answer: C In Chinese culture, giving and exchanging gifts is very popular. If you have any Chinese friends, learning the ins and outs of gift-giving culture in China is very important.
Especially when you visit a Chinese friend’s house, “点心(diǎnxīn) cakes,” “白酒(báijiǔ) hard alcohol,” …
Worst Gift to Your Chinese Friends!
Which of the following shouldn’t be given as gifts in China? A. 香烟(xiāngyān)
B. 白酒(báijiǔ)
C. 时钟(shízhōng)
D. 手表(shǒubiǎo)
Answer to Choose Lucky Numbers and Steer Clear of Unlucky Ones!
Correct Answer: A In the Chinese language, 4(sì) has similar pronunciation with “死(sì) die,” which gives people an ominous, unlucky feeling. For this reason, Chinese people don’t like the number 4. <<Back to “Choose Lucky Numbers and Steer Clear of Unlucky Ones!” …
Choose Lucky Numbers and Steer Clear of Unlucky Ones!
For Chinese people, which of the following numbers has a bad meaning? A. 4
B. 6
C. 8
D. 9
Not sure about the answer? No worries, just take a look at the article WeChat Lucky Money Taps Into Chinese New Year Tradition to figure …
清明节 (Qīngmíngjié) Tomb Sweeping Day (Intermediate)
清明节 (Qīngmíngjié)
Tomb Sweeping Day
(Intermediate)
Key Learning Points (Preview):
放风筝 (fàng fēngzheng): v to fly kites
荡秋千 (dàng qiūqiān): v to swing
“清明节 (Qīngmíngjié) Tomb Sweeping Day” is celebrated fifteen days after the Spring equinox and is one of the few Chinese holidays that …
Answer to To Tip or Not to Tip, That is the Question
Correct Answer: C If you live in, or have traveled to, Western countries like America, Germany, and France, you will have had the experience of leaving a tip after a meal. This custom is very common in some countries, but if you do this in …
To Tip or Not to Tip, That is the Question
In which of the following countries’ restaurants do you not need to leave a tip? A. 美国(Měiguó)
B. 德国(Déguó)
C. 中国(Zhōngguó)
变脸 （biànliǎn） Face Off
The movie 变脸(biànliǎn) Face Off was directed by Chinese director 吴宇森(Wúyŭsēn) John Woo, and was released in 1997. While the movie was a hit, in fact, 变脸(biànliǎn) is a form of art in Sichuan Province, China. 变脸(biànliǎn) face-off and 川剧(chuānjù) Sichuan Opera
川剧(chuānjù) Sichuan Opera …
Terrain – di xing pian di shi
Sun Zi’s Art of War was written by Sun Wu in the final year of the Spring and Autumn
Period (770BC – 476BC).
It is not only the oldest Chinese military work in existence but also the oldest book
of military theory in the world, …
The Army on the March – xing jun pian di jiu
Sun Zi’s Art of War was written by Sun Wu in the final year of the Spring and Autumn
Period (770BC – 476BC).
It is not only the oldest Chinese military work in existence but also the oldest book
of military theory in the world, …
Weak Points and Strong – xu shi pian di liu
Sun Zi’s Art of War was written by Sun Wu in the final year of the Spring and Autumn
Period (770BC – 476BC).
It is not only the oldest Chinese military work in existence but also the oldest book
of military theory in the world, …
Chinese Valentine’s Day-七夕 (qīxī) Qi Xi
中国的情人节(zhōngguó de qíngrénjié)
The Seventh Day of the Seventh Month in lunar calendar is Chinese Valentine’s Day, called 七夕(qīxī) Qi Xi (literally “The Night of Sevens”). Girls on this day look at the stars to pray for a happy marriage.
Origin
Chinese Valentine’s Day originated …
饿鬼节 (È Guĭ Jié) Hungry Ghost Festival
The “饿鬼节 (È Guĭ Jié) Hungry Ghost Festival” of Chinese Taoism is also the “盂兰节 (yú lán jié) Ullambana Festival” of Buddhism, commonly called ”
Ghost Festival
鬼节 (guĭ jié) Ghost Festival”or “中元节 (zhōng yuán jié) Mid-July Festival.” It falls on the fifteenth of …
Customs for Entertaining Guests-The Chinese etiquette for the receipt of guests
Before the guests arrive, most Chinese hosts will make certain preparations, such as cleaning the house, setting the table with a tea pot and cups, an ashtray, and some candy or snacks. When the guests are seated, the host will first serve tea, and then …
Waging War – zuo zhan pian di er
Sun Zi’s Art of War was written by Sun Wu in the final year of the Spring and Autumn
Period (770BC – 476BC).
It is not only the oldest Chinese military work in existence but also the oldest book
of military theory in the world, …
Laying Plans – ji pian di yi
Sun Zi’s Art of War was written by Sun Wu in the final year of the Spring and Autumn
Period (770BC – 476BC).
It is not only the oldest Chinese military work in existence but also the oldest book
of military theory in the world, …
Variation in Tactics – jiu bian pian di ba
Sun Zi’s Art of War was written by Sun Wu in the final year of the Spring and Autumn
Period (770BC – 476BC).
It is not only the oldest Chinese military work in existence but also the oldest book
of military theory in the world, …
The Use of Spies – yong jian pian di shi san
Sun Zi’s Art of War was written by Sun Wu in the final year of the Spring and Autumn
Period (770BC – 476BC).
It is not only the oldest Chinese military work in existence but also the oldest book
of military theory in the world, …