Due to the current outbreak of a serious infection, this Labor Day has become more serious than usual. Although some countries have initially controlled the epidemic and the rate of infection cases are declining, caution is still needed to avoid a second wave of outbreaks. …
It was very different this time. No togetherness during the spring outing to enjoy the fresh blossoms that usually brightens up this solemn time. The rice balls and peach blossom porridge didn’t even taste the same. There were no kites in the sky. Who would …
Key Learning Points (Preview): 烧香 (Shāo xiāng):v. to burn joss sticks / incenses
预防措施 (Yù fáng cuò shī): n. preventive measures
鞠躬 (Jū gōng):v. tobow
云祭祀 (Yún jì sì): v. online Remembrance
Qingming Festival is also known as Tomb-Sweeping day and is …
Answers: 1. B
A.
is for celebrating family reunions
B.
is to ward off evil spirits from younger family members
C.
is reckoned as a threat to “Nian” monster
D.
What do red envelopes, dumplings, and spring cleaning have in common? The Chinese New Year, of course! The new year follows the lunar calendar and is also called the Spring Festival. This year, 2020, it will be on January 25 so if you have the …
As cultural divides narrow due to globalization and increased travel opportunities, Christmas has quickly spread beyond its Western origins. With all of the entertaining festivities that the jolly holiday entails, China has come to embrace the spirit of Christmas as well.
圣诞节 (Shèngdànjié)
Although Christmas …
Thanksgiving Day (感恩节 Gǎn’ēn jié) is approaching fast and you know what that means? Everyone is taking the time to think about what they are truly grateful for in their lives. It’s becoming more and more popular to practice the art of expressing and reflecting …
Answer: 1. C
Xiǎo Měi: Lì li, Guóqìngjié nǐ dǎsuàn qù gànshénme? 小美：丽丽，国庆节你打算去干什么？ Xiao Mei: Li Li, what are you going to do on the National Day?
Lì Li: Wǒ xiǎng dài wǒ bàmā chūqù lǚyóu! 丽丽：我想带我爸妈出去旅游！ Li Li: I want to take my …
In America, when you think of stand-up comedy, you might think of a comedian spouting anecdotal stories and off the wall jokes on stage alone.
While in China, the popular comedy styles include a type of comedic dialogue called “crosstalk” as well as witty skits …
Answers: 1. B 2. C
I. 白蛇传 (BáiShé Zhuàn) Legend of Lady White Snake
II. Xiǎo Xīn: Nǐ zhīdào qīxī jié de yóulái ma? 小新：你知道七夕节的由来吗？ Xiao Xin: Do you know the origin of the Double Seven Festival?
Xiǎo Hóng: Dāngrán le, qīxī jié yuán …
In the first part of this two-part article, we learned about the stories of “孟姜女哭长城 (Mèng Jiāng Nǚ Kū ChángChéng) Lady Meng Jiang’s Bitter Weeping” and “梁山伯与祝英台 (Liáng Shānbó Yǔ Zhù Yīngtái) The Butterfly Lovers.” While in today’s second half, we will go over the …
Answers: 1. A 2. B
I． 罗密欧与朱丽叶 (Luó Mì’ōu Yǔ Zhū Lìyè) Romeo and Juliet
梁山伯与祝英台 (Liáng Shānbó Yǔ Zhù Yīngtái) the Butterfly Lovers
白蛇传 (Bái Shé Zhuàn) Legend of Lady White Snake
牛郎织女 (Niú Láng Zhī Nǚ) Cowherd and the Weaver Girl
II. …
For many foreigners, when they marry into a Chinese family there are a lot of cultural aspects that must be learned in order to be able to fully enjoy their new family. One of the most important holidays, Chinese New Year, is a great example …
Answer: 1. C
Wǒmen yào bǎochí lèguān de tàidù. 我们要保持乐观的态度。 We should keep an optimistic attitude.
Wǒmen yào yánjǐn de duìdài gōngzuò. 我们要严谨地对待工作。 We should take our work very seriously.
Wǒmen yào chōngfēn fāhuī gèzì de chángchù, cáinéng gèng hǎo de shíxiàn hézuò gòngyíng. …
嫦娥 (Cháng’é) the goddess of the moon in Chinese folklore Know About a Chinese Legend: 嫦娥奔月 (Cháng’é BēnYuè) Chang’e Flies to the Moon
The Chang’e 4 Lunar Probe’s First Soft Landing
The universe is a very mysterious place for which …
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贴福字 (Tiē fú zì) Pasting “Fu” Upside Down
Challenge a Chinese Mini-test: 福气 (Fúqì)
春节 (Chūnjié): n. Spring Festival / Chinese New Year
爷爷 (Yéye): n. grandpa
说 (Shuō): v. to say
It is a …
Answer: 1. B
Wǒ dǎsusuàn n huíjiā guònián. 我打算回家过年。 I am planning to go home for the New Year.
Hái méi ne, chūnyùn qījiān de piào zhēn de shì tài nán qiǎng la. 还没呢，春运期间的票真的是太难抢啦。 Not yet, it’s too difficult to get for tickets during …
What Exactly Is “春运 (Chūnyùn)?” Literally translated this word means “Spring movement,” and that’s kind of what it is! The word comes from an abbreviation in Chinese that refers to “春节期间的交通运输 (chūnjié qījiān de jiāotōng yùnshū) the transportation during Spring Festival.” There is a rush …
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Chinese mythical creatures have captured the imagination of anyone who has ever seen a Chinese movie or Chinese literature. Unfortunately, most people only know about dragons. How to Write the Chinese Character: 龙 (Lóng) Dragon There are many magical creatures with …
Hi! Li Li, here again, to show you some comics about the differences between Western and Eastern cultures! If you read my previous blog, you already know I’ve been studying abroad for several months and I shared …
