2021, Is it going to be your best year ever?
Well, if you were born under the ox sign, that may not be the case.
You might have initially thought that the Year of the Ox is the best time to achieve your dreams and …
What You Don’t Know About Chinese New Year 2021 is the Year of the Ox, the ox being of the twelve Chinese zodiac animals. In fact, there are similar customs in many countries. For example, Myanmar has eight zodiac animals that, similarly to the Chinese …
If you’ve ever read “The Art of War” you would also enjoy the “三十六计 (Sān shí liù jì) 36 ancient Chinese strategies” and their theories. Each proverb is accompanied by a brief explanation that explains how said proverb is applicable to military tactics. Its focus …
When traveling or moving to a new country, such as China, it may seem that it’s nearly impossible to eat “健康 (jiàn kāng) healthy”. This is especially true in a country full of neverending varieties of deliciously tempting cuisines. Some “健康 (jiàn kāng) healthy” lifestyles …
Chinese 漫画 (màn huà) manhua, or Mandarin-language comic books, have been in the spotlight for a while now but lately Chinese animations “动画 (dònghuà)” are gaining the popularity they deserve. Not long ago if you wanted to watch an animated series in Chinese it was …
“中国情人节(Zhōngguó qíngrénjié) Chinese Valentine’s Day” will be on the 14th of August. Nowadays, Chinese people celebrate this special day in various ways.
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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 day before “圣诞节 (shèngdànjié) Christmas”is considered by most churches to be a part of the Christmas holiday. Many Christians attend midnight mass, leading up to and officially beginning the start of Christmas.
Diego Maradona, who used the “Hand of God” and made the “Goal of the Century” that helped Argentina win the 1986 World Cup, has passed away as the greatest football player of the 20th century. According to several media reports in Argentina, Maradona died of …
China’s food culture has a long history. It embodies the personality and traditions of the Chinese nation, and can play an outsized role in Chinese etiquette. In China, even our greetings to acquaintances are not, “Hi!” or, “How are you?” but, “你吃了吗 (nǐ chī le …
Thanksgiving day is a western traditional festival created by the American people in 1621. Its origins hail from the Plymouth colonists and Wampanoag Native Americans who shared an autumn harvest feast. It is an opportunity to facilitate the family reunion for Americans and gatherings for …
Halloween is almost here, and you know what that means — it’s prank time! Whether you’re the one jumping out with a, “Boo!” or jumping back with an, “Aah!” things are gonna get scary. Good news is, after you read this article today, Chinese won’t …
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Suppose you see the following scene transpire between two friends: Friend A: yīqǐ qù páshān ma? 一起去爬山吗？ Want to climb a mountain?
Friend B: (lüè dài jīngkǒng de) bùle bùle （略带惊恐的）不了不了 (Slightly frightened) No no no…
If you’re not from China, you might be confused …
If you love “啤酒(píjiǔ) beer” and know a little about China, then you must also know you can’t miss the Qingdao International Beer Festival. The Qingdao International Beer Festival is a large-scale celebration that integrates economy, trade, tourism and culture, all with beer as the …
(1) Both 以前 (yǐqián) and 从前 (cóngqián) can be used to refer to the past. (2) 以前 (yǐqián) generally refers to a time before now, can be placed at the beginning or the middle of a sentence; 从前 (cóngqián) is always used at the …
The “高考(gāokǎo)” is China’s official college entrance examination, and is taken by qualified high school graduates (or equivalent) from mainland People’s Republic of China as a prerequisite for matriculation into nearly all undergraduate programs in China. The dates of 高考(gāokǎo)”college entrance examination” are generally …
The 端午节 (duānwǔ jié) is around the corner. People celebrate it on June 25 this year, marking the fifth day of the fifth month in the lunar calendar. This festival holds its unique blessings, celebrations, entertainment, and food. It stands …
Answers: 1. C
Yīnwèi táohuā hěn zìsī, suǒyǐ tā dédào le bùhǎo de jiéguǒ. 因为桃花很自私，所以它得到了不好的结果。 The peach blossom got bad results because of its selfishness.
① 桃花 (Táohuā): The peach blossom
② 结果 (Tjiéguǒ): result
③ 自私 (Zìsī): selfish
Through the above analysis, we …
