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2011-11-24 08:41
Since the Han 汉(hàn)Dynasty (206 BCE-220 CE), and possibly even before then, stories about ghosts have been very popular in China. These stories were not only entertaining but… Read More
2011-11-24 08:40
In Chinese tradition, dreams are conceived of as an experience of the soul that leaves the body during sleep. Immortals have no dreams because they do not have aspirations or desires… Read More
2011-11-24 08:38
When Chinese people meet they ask, "Have you eaten yet?" 你(nǐ)吃(chī)饭(fàn)了(le)吗(ma)？ This question, parallel to "How a… Read More
2011-11-24 08:37
According to Dao, yin and yang represent, among others, emptiness and fullness respectively. Heaven and earth, through their integration, represent space and time. Space, being alive, is ass… Read More
2011-11-24 08:36
The terms 脸(liǎn)and 面(miàn), both literally mean physical face and also "name" or "reputation", representing the behavior expected from a person according to… Read More
2011-11-24 08:35
Since ancient times, the family has played an important role in Chinese culture. Reflecting the path of Confucius, the initial loyalty of the Chinese was to the family. In traditional… Read More
2011-11-24 08:34
The emotional lives of the Chinese people have been controlled by means of traditional ceremonies that standardize and organize emotion. In traditional China, emotions were not suppo… Read More
2011-11-24 08:34
In China, many customs are different from those known to us in the West. These include customs both of everyday life and of significant events such as weddings, births and deaths. On t… Read More
2011-11-24 08:33
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2011-11-24 08:32
The word 个(gè)性(xìng), signifying "individuality" in Chinese, is relatively new. In Chinese traditional society, which was forged according to Confucian values, t… Read More
2011-11-24 08:31
The word that signifies "law" in present-day China is 法(fǎ), literally meaning "law", "legal system", "the way things are done", "penalty", "punishing", "standard" and "model". T… Read More
2011-11-24 08:31
Chinese people do not usually say "hello" or "hi" to people they do not know. At a business introductory meeting, it is customary to give a business or personal card when being introdu… Read More
2011-11-24 08:29
In traditional China philosophers and artists preached moderation and simplicity. People did not strive for material comfort, though ostentation was customary at funerals and banquets… Read More
2011-11-24 08:28
Respect for the aged has always been a part of Chinese culture. As opposed to Western culture, where there are euphemisms for "old age", like "senior citizen" or "retired", in China, t… Read More
2011-11-24 08:27
孤(gū)掌(zhǎng)难(nán)鸣(míng)Literally: It is difficult to make a sound with one hand (Han Feizi 韩(hán)非(fēi)ड……Read More
2011-11-24 08:27
Throughout history, the Chinese have conceived the state and its citizens as one entity, subject to one code of ethics. They perceived their state as a microcosm – a miniature copy of… Read More
2011-11-24 08:26
In traditional China there were three main social classes. At the head of the hierarchy were the nobles and scholars 士(shì); lower, was the peasant class 衣(nong), and th… Read More
2011-11-24 08:25
From time immemorial, learning has been especially appreciated by the Chinese people, and study formed the basis of cultural life in China. The word "culture" 文(wén)化(hu… Read More
2011-11-24 08:22
Time[1], in the Chinese perception, is associated with the cardinal points and the five elements (wood, fire, metal, water and earth). According to The Order of the Months月(yuè… Read More
2011-11-24 08:21
All the Chinese dynasties were infected with corruption by government officials who abused their position.[1] People in official positions often felt that the low salaries that they received… Read More
2011-11-24 08:21
The Chinese conception of truth differs from that prevalent in the West, where science is based on reason and numerical accuracy is sought. The ability to predict results and consistency of… Read More
2011-11-24 08:20
While Confucius' writings reflect China as a peace-loving country, the country has nevertheless been involved in many wars throughout its long history. The Chinese perception of peace is exp… Read More
2011-11-24 08:18
Throughout Chinese history there was a prominent principle of separation between the genders. It was even customary for husbands and wives to live at some distance from each other. Separatio… Read More
2011-11-24 08:17
迟(chí)开(kāi)的(de)花(huā)未(wèi)必(bì)不(bú)香(xiāng)A late-blooming flower is not ne… Read More
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