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CHINESE PROVERBS ABOUT PERSONALITY AND CHARACTER Chinese idioms about people's characters. People are all different, so proverbs that stress how important it is that we all rub along together are always helpful. 吃 软 不 吃 硬 Chī ruǎn bù chī yìng eat soft not eat hard. Only able to chew tender food, not the tough. KOWTOW - SHOWING DUE RESPECT IN CHINA The kowtow is the ancient Chinese way of showing respect, reverence and gratitude. ‘Kowtow’ is the Cantonese spelling for pinyin kòutóu 叩 头 which means literally ‘ knock head ’. The full kowtow comprises three kneelings and nine knockings of the forehead on the ground. Some held that a proper kowtow requires the sound of theskull
LEIBNIZ'S WRITINGS ON CHINA, NEWS FROM CHINA 1697SEE MORE ONCHINASAGE.INFO
CHINESE PROVERBS ABOUT DANGER Delicious Chinese food A fine Chinese meal is a carefully balanced mixtures of flavors, textures, colors and food types. Although Western fast food has made major inroads in the cities there is still a great appreciation of Chinese food as one of the finer pleasures in life. Etiquette at formal banquets is important for visitors to understand before visiting China. HISTORY OF RELATIONS BETWEEN CHINA AND KOREASEE MORE ON CHINASAGE.INFO CHINESE PROVERBS ABOUT WORKING TOGETHER IN HARMONY Chinese idioms about co-operation. Working together in harmony and co-operation will get everything done quicker and better but sometimes it can be a strain getting along with everybody. 孤 掌 难 鸣 Gū zhǎng nán míng solitary palm difficult sound. You can not clap with just one hand. CHINESE CHARACTER ÉR 儿 LEGS 儿 ér legs. 儿. Alternative traditional form of character: 兒. Made with 2 strokes . The representation of son, child has been simplified to be just a pair of legs. CHINESE PROVERBS ABOUT KEEPING EVIL AT BAY Chinese idioms keeping bad things at bay. A set of proverbs that warn against evil and demonstrate how it can be withstood or avoided. 赔 了 夫 人 又 折 兵 Péi le fū rén yòu zhé bīng Lose lady also lose soldiers. Losing the lady and the soldiers. YOUR GUIDE TO ALL THINGS CHINESE Chinasage : All about China. China sage's information will be of use to anyone wanting to learn more about the world's upcoming nation. We cover all aspects of China in hundreds of detailed pages which include all sorts of cultural traditions, descriptions of every Chinese province and all the dynasties.We hope you find this the natural place to start your study of China. CHINESE CHARACTER YÁN 讠 WORDS Learning Chinese Let's get you started with a few simple sentences and phrases in both spoken and written Chinese. We begin with key concepts and introduces the most common and useful words and phrases inChinese.
CHINESE PROVERBS ABOUT PERSONALITY AND CHARACTER Chinese idioms about people's characters. People are all different, so proverbs that stress how important it is that we all rub along together are always helpful. 吃 软 不 吃 硬 Chī ruǎn bù chī yìng eat soft not eat hard. Only able to chew tender food, not the tough. KOWTOW - SHOWING DUE RESPECT IN CHINA The kowtow is the ancient Chinese way of showing respect, reverence and gratitude. ‘Kowtow’ is the Cantonese spelling for pinyin kòutóu 叩 头 which means literally ‘ knock head ’. The full kowtow comprises three kneelings and nine knockings of the forehead on the ground. Some held that a proper kowtow requires the sound of theskull
LEIBNIZ'S WRITINGS ON CHINA, NEWS FROM CHINA 1697SEE MORE ONCHINASAGE.INFO
CHINESE PROVERBS ABOUT DANGER Delicious Chinese food A fine Chinese meal is a carefully balanced mixtures of flavors, textures, colors and food types. Although Western fast food has made major inroads in the cities there is still a great appreciation of Chinese food as one of the finer pleasures in life. Etiquette at formal banquets is important for visitors to understand before visiting China. HISTORY OF RELATIONS BETWEEN CHINA AND KOREASEE MORE ON CHINASAGE.INFO CHINESE PROVERBS ABOUT WORKING TOGETHER IN HARMONY Chinese idioms about co-operation. Working together in harmony and co-operation will get everything done quicker and better but sometimes it can be a strain getting along with everybody. 孤 掌 难 鸣 Gū zhǎng nán míng solitary palm difficult sound. You can not clap with just one hand. CHINESE CHARACTER ÉR 儿 LEGS 儿 ér legs. 儿. Alternative traditional form of character: 兒. Made with 2 strokes . The representation of son, child has been simplified to be just a pair of legs. CHINESE PROVERBS ABOUT KEEPING EVIL AT BAY Chinese idioms keeping bad things at bay. A set of proverbs that warn against evil and demonstrate how it can be withstood or avoided. 赔 了 夫 人 又 折 兵 Péi le fū rén yòu zhé bīng Lose lady also lose soldiers. Losing the lady and the soldiers.CHINESE TORTURE
See our Quizzes page Death by a thousand cuts. The brutality of the system shocked Western visitors, for the top crimes the ultimate punishment was the 凌迟 Líng chí ‘death by ten thousand cuts’ or ‘death by slow slicing’. This gruesome punishment followed a prescribed order starting with flaying of pieces of skin, muscles and then removal of body parts in order to maximize pain CHINESE STARS AND CONSTELLATIONS Statue of Zu Chongzi in Tinglin Park in KunshanImage by Gisling available under a Creative Commons License . Zu Chongzhi (429-500 CE) was one of most famous Chinese mathematicians and astronomers. He was the first person to take account of the precession of the axis of the earth. The axis rotates around a circle every 25,800 years, which works out as one minute of arc every 72 years.CHINESE PROVERBS
See our Quizzes page. Chinese proverbs are broadly categorized as either 谚 语 yàn yǔ (proverbs or ‘familiar saying’) or 成 语 chéng yǔ (meaning ‘become language’ usually translated as ‘idiom’ or ‘accepted saying’). The short standard form of Chengyu is made up of four characters and there are thousands of them, one for every possible situation. KOWTOW - SHOWING DUE RESPECT IN CHINA The kowtow is the ancient Chinese way of showing respect, reverence and gratitude. ‘Kowtow’ is the Cantonese spelling for pinyin kòutóu 叩 头 which means literally ‘ knock head ’. The full kowtow comprises three kneelings and nine knockings of the forehead on the ground. Some held that a proper kowtow requires the sound of theskull
CHINESE COOLIES
There was a different situation in Hawai'i where Chinese coolies were used on the sugar plantations as slave labor - they earned $3 a month for 12 hour’s labor six days a week. Many stayed on in Hawai'i to start small businesses - one such person was Sun Mei elder brother of Sun Yatsen. The Wasp. YIN AND YANG IN CHINESE TRADITIONS The yin-yang tradition is very ancient, it is mentioned in the earliest Chinese books so it is over two thousand years old and fits at the core of Daoist tradition together with the five Chinese elements, Feng shui, Yi Jing and Qi. In the Daoist tradition a CHINESE PROVERBS FULL OF LOVE AND AFFECTION 举案齐眉 Jǔ àn qí méi lift table level with eyebrow. Lifting the tray up to the eyebrows. Showing respect and affection for someone. It is a traditional show of respect to lift a tray high when presenting food to a respected guest. Lasting love and consideration. CHINESE PROVERBS ABOUT KEEPING EVIL AT BAY Chinese idioms keeping bad things at bay. A set of proverbs that warn against evil and demonstrate how it can be withstood or avoided. 赔 了 夫 人 又 折 兵 Péi le fū rén yòu zhé bīng Lose lady also lose soldiers. Losing the lady and the soldiers. CHINESE PROVERBS ABOUT STRIVING TOWARDS A GOAL Delicious Chinese food A fine Chinese meal is a carefully balanced mixtures of flavors, textures, colors and food types. Although Western fast food has made major inroads in the cities there is still a great appreciation of Chinese food as one of the finer pleasures in life. Etiquette at formal banquets is important for visitors to understand before visiting China. THE WADE-GILES ROMANIZATION SYSTEM FOR CHINESE The Wade-Giles system is still sometimes seen today in the spelling of such names as Mao Tse-tung ( Mao Zedong 毛 泽 东 ); Peking ( Beijing ); Szechuan ( Sichuan) and Yangtse Kiang ( Yangzi Jiang ). It was developed by Sir Thomas Wade , a British ambassador and scholar, in 1859 and later refined by Herbert Giles , another Britishambassador
YOUR GUIDE TO ALL THINGS CHINESE Chinasage : All about China. China sage's information will be of use to anyone wanting to learn more about the world's upcoming nation. We cover all aspects of China in hundreds of detailed pages which include all sorts of cultural traditions, descriptions of every Chinese province and all the dynasties.We hope you find this the natural place to start your study of China. CHINESE CUSTOMS AND TRADITIONS A Chinese door god (门 神 ménshén) is a Chinese decoration placed on each side of an entry to a temple, home, business, etc., to keep evil spirits from entering. Color Symbolism. Colors play an important part in Chinese symbolism. White (undyed) in China is used in funerals and mourning clothes. Black is the color of darkness and evil and so this is generally avoided. TRADITIONAL AND MODERN CHINESE WEIGHTS AND MEASURES The ‘li’ is the measure used for long distances; at one time it was defined relative to the length of earth's circumference. Therefore in the Tang dynasty detailed observations were made to measure the earth's circumference very accurately. Over the long period of Chinese history different regions developed various local standards for weights and measures; so, for example, a li in KOWTOW - SHOWING DUE RESPECT IN CHINA The kowtow is the ancient Chinese way of showing respect, reverence and gratitude. ‘Kowtow’ is the Cantonese spelling for pinyin kòutóu 叩 头 which means literally ‘ knock head ’. The full kowtow comprises three kneelings and nine knockings of the forehead on the ground. Some held that a proper kowtow requires the sound of theskull
CHINA'S NEIGHBORS
China's neighboring countries. This page looks at all of the 14 land neighbors of China. The important island neighbor/province of Taiwan has its own page as well as the islands of Japan.The history of Chinese relations with Korea also has its own page. The sea to the south of China is an area of disputed ownership and this is also fully described separately. CHINESE PROVERBS ABOUT PERSONALITY AND CHARACTER Chinese idioms about people's characters. People are all different, so proverbs that stress how important it is that we all rub along together are always helpful. 吃 软 不 吃 硬 Chī ruǎn bù chī yìng eat soft not eat hard. Only able to chew tender food, not the tough. LEIBNIZ'S WRITINGS ON CHINA, NEWS FROM CHINA 1697SEE MORE ONCHINASAGE.INFO
BIRDS IN CHINESE SYMBOLISM All about Chinese proverbs. The graceful crane is a common emblem in paintings. The name 鹳 guàn is used for both storks and cranes and the same symbolism applies. Storks tend to live in wetlands while cranes prefer drier areas. CHINESE PROVERBS ABOUT EMPATHY AND CONSIDERATION FOR OTHERS A trouble shared is a trouble halved. 打 人 不 打 脸 Dǎ rén bù dǎ liǎn strike person not strike 'face'. Better to hit a person than their reputation. Losing 'face' is a major consideration for Chinese people. Be diplomatic and tactful when being critical. To err is CHINESE PROVERBS ABOUT DANGER Chū shēng zhī dú bù pà hǔ early bear this calf not fear tiger. A baby calf does not fear a tiger. Innocence about the dangers involved. 鸡 犬 不 宁 Jī quǎn bù ning chicken dog not stand. Even the chicken and dog are disturbed. General commotion. YOUR GUIDE TO ALL THINGS CHINESE Chinasage : All about China. China sage's information will be of use to anyone wanting to learn more about the world's upcoming nation. We cover all aspects of China in hundreds of detailed pages which include all sorts of cultural traditions, descriptions of every Chinese province and all the dynasties.We hope you find this the natural place to start your study of China. CHINESE CUSTOMS AND TRADITIONS A Chinese door god (门 神 ménshén) is a Chinese decoration placed on each side of an entry to a temple, home, business, etc., to keep evil spirits from entering. Color Symbolism. Colors play an important part in Chinese symbolism. White (undyed) in China is used in funerals and mourning clothes. Black is the color of darkness and evil and so this is generally avoided. TRADITIONAL AND MODERN CHINESE WEIGHTS AND MEASURES The ‘li’ is the measure used for long distances; at one time it was defined relative to the length of earth's circumference. Therefore in the Tang dynasty detailed observations were made to measure the earth's circumference very accurately. Over the long period of Chinese history different regions developed various local standards for weights and measures; so, for example, a li in KOWTOW - SHOWING DUE RESPECT IN CHINA The kowtow is the ancient Chinese way of showing respect, reverence and gratitude. ‘Kowtow’ is the Cantonese spelling for pinyin kòutóu 叩 头 which means literally ‘ knock head ’. The full kowtow comprises three kneelings and nine knockings of the forehead on the ground. Some held that a proper kowtow requires the sound of theskull
CHINA'S NEIGHBORS
China's neighboring countries. This page looks at all of the 14 land neighbors of China. The important island neighbor/province of Taiwan has its own page as well as the islands of Japan.The history of Chinese relations with Korea also has its own page. The sea to the south of China is an area of disputed ownership and this is also fully described separately. CHINESE PROVERBS ABOUT PERSONALITY AND CHARACTER Chinese idioms about people's characters. People are all different, so proverbs that stress how important it is that we all rub along together are always helpful. 吃 软 不 吃 硬 Chī ruǎn bù chī yìng eat soft not eat hard. Only able to chew tender food, not the tough. LEIBNIZ'S WRITINGS ON CHINA, NEWS FROM CHINA 1697SEE MORE ONCHINASAGE.INFO
BIRDS IN CHINESE SYMBOLISM All about Chinese proverbs. The graceful crane is a common emblem in paintings. The name 鹳 guàn is used for both storks and cranes and the same symbolism applies. Storks tend to live in wetlands while cranes prefer drier areas. CHINESE PROVERBS ABOUT EMPATHY AND CONSIDERATION FOR OTHERS A trouble shared is a trouble halved. 打 人 不 打 脸 Dǎ rén bù dǎ liǎn strike person not strike 'face'. Better to hit a person than their reputation. Losing 'face' is a major consideration for Chinese people. Be diplomatic and tactful when being critical. To err is CHINESE PROVERBS ABOUT DANGER Chū shēng zhī dú bù pà hǔ early bear this calf not fear tiger. A baby calf does not fear a tiger. Innocence about the dangers involved. 鸡 犬 不 宁 Jī quǎn bù ning chicken dog not stand. Even the chicken and dog are disturbed. General commotion. CHINESE CUSTOMS AND TRADITIONS A Chinese door god (门 神 ménshén) is a Chinese decoration placed on each side of an entry to a temple, home, business, etc., to keep evil spirits from entering. Color Symbolism. Colors play an important part in Chinese symbolism. White (undyed) in China is used in funerals and mourning clothes. Black is the color of darkness and evil and so this is generally avoided. THE CHINESE IMPERIAL EXAMINATION SYSTEM All about Chinese proverbs First Imperial Examinations. The origins of the open Chinese examination system (Kējǔ or 科举 in Chinese) are in the early Han dynasty when wise rulers figured out that the way to avoid officials building power bases from their family and friends was to appoint on basis of talent. Long before this Confucius had himself set the pattern by taking on studentsCHINA'S NEIGHBORS
China's neighboring countries. This page looks at all of the 14 land neighbors of China. The important island neighbor/province of Taiwan has its own page as well as the islands of Japan.The history of Chinese relations with Korea also has its own page. The sea to the south of China is an area of disputed ownership and this is also fully described separately. THE GOVERNMENT OF CHINA The Paramount Leader has, at times, not had day-to-day administrative duties but can quickly intervene and take decisions in any area of government. This is the person who directs policy and makes the key decisions. Since Deng Xiaoping the President has been the Paramount Leader. Mao Zedong 1949 - 1976. CHINESE CHARACTER YÁN 讠 WORDS Learning Chinese Let's get you started with a few simple sentences and phrases in both spoken and written Chinese. We begin with key concepts and introduces the most common and useful words and phrases inChinese.
CHINESE LEADERS FROM 1949 TO THE PRESENT DAY Xi Jinping was born in Beijing but his family has roots in Shaanxi province. His father, Xi Zhongxun , was a leader of the Communist party from its earliest years rising to be Vice Chairman of the NPC.His father had friendly relations with the Dalai Lama and was jailed during the Cultural Revolution.Xi Zhongxun went on to manage the creation of the Special Economic Zones (SEZ) in Guangdong SYMBOLISM OF ANIMALS IN CHINESE ART Animal symbolism in Chinese art. 兽. shòu. Glazed animal sculptures on the palace roof of the Forbidden City, Beijing. Animals are traditionally classified into five groups: scaled animals are led by the dragon, naked creatures by man, furry animals by the unicorn, feathered birds by the phoenix and shelled creatures by the turtle. Inthe
CHINESE CLASSICS: THE 1000 CHARACTER CLASSIC FOR 千. 字. 文. Qiān zì wén. The longest and last of the three language primers for schoolchildren is the thousand character classic. It consists of 1,000 unique characters (except for one see below) chosen as much for calligraphy practice as for common usage of characters. It is a great achievement to not reuse the same characterin such a
CHINESE PROVERBS FULL OF LOVE AND AFFECTION 举案齐眉 Jǔ àn qí méi lift table level with eyebrow. Lifting the tray up to the eyebrows. Showing respect and affection for someone. It is a traditional show of respect to lift a tray high when presenting food to a respected guest. Lasting love and consideration. HISTORY OF RELATIONS BETWEEN CHINA AND KOREA The 1950s and 60s was a period of Chinese isolationism there was a continuing fear of a Chiang Kaishek invasion backed by U.S. forces. With Kim Il-Sung , a strong military leader, installed at Pyongyang, China felt that Korea was no longer a threat and China signed a pact with N. Korea to come to its aid if attacked. YOUR GUIDE TO ALL THINGS CHINESE Chinasage : All about China. China sage's information will be of use to anyone wanting to learn more about the world's upcoming nation. We cover all aspects of China in hundreds of detailed pages which include all sorts of cultural traditions, descriptions of every Chinese province and all the dynasties.We hope you find this the natural place to start your study of China. CHINESE CUSTOMS AND TRADITIONS A Chinese door god (门 神 ménshén) is a Chinese decoration placed on each side of an entry to a temple, home, business, etc., to keep evil spirits from entering. Color Symbolism. Colors play an important part in Chinese symbolism. White (undyed) in China is used in funerals and mourning clothes. Black is the color of darkness and evil and so this is generally avoided. TRADITIONAL AND MODERN CHINESE WEIGHTS AND MEASURES The ‘li’ is the measure used for long distances; at one time it was defined relative to the length of earth's circumference. Therefore in the Tang dynasty detailed observations were made to measure the earth's circumference very accurately. Over the long period of Chinese history different regions developed various local standards for weights and measures; so, for example, a li in KOWTOW - SHOWING DUE RESPECT IN CHINA The kowtow is the ancient Chinese way of showing respect, reverence and gratitude. ‘Kowtow’ is the Cantonese spelling for pinyin kòutóu 叩 头 which means literally ‘ knock head ’. The full kowtow comprises three kneelings and nine knockings of the forehead on the ground. Some held that a proper kowtow requires the sound of theskull
CHINA'S NEIGHBORS
China's neighboring countries. This page looks at all of the 14 land neighbors of China. The important island neighbor/province of Taiwan has its own page as well as the islands of Japan.The history of Chinese relations with Korea also has its own page. The sea to the south of China is an area of disputed ownership and this is also fully described separately. CHINESE PROVERBS ABOUT PERSONALITY AND CHARACTER Chinese idioms about people's characters. People are all different, so proverbs that stress how important it is that we all rub along together are always helpful. 吃 软 不 吃 硬 Chī ruǎn bù chī yìng eat soft not eat hard. Only able to chew tender food, not the tough. LEIBNIZ'S WRITINGS ON CHINA, NEWS FROM CHINA 1697SEE MORE ONCHINASAGE.INFO
BIRDS IN CHINESE SYMBOLISM All about Chinese proverbs. The graceful crane is a common emblem in paintings. The name 鹳 guàn is used for both storks and cranes and the same symbolism applies. Storks tend to live in wetlands while cranes prefer drier areas. CHINESE PROVERBS ABOUT EMPATHY AND CONSIDERATION FOR OTHERS A trouble shared is a trouble halved. 打 人 不 打 脸 Dǎ rén bù dǎ liǎn strike person not strike 'face'. Better to hit a person than their reputation. Losing 'face' is a major consideration for Chinese people. Be diplomatic and tactful when being critical. To err is CHINESE PROVERBS ABOUT DANGER Chū shēng zhī dú bù pà hǔ early bear this calf not fear tiger. A baby calf does not fear a tiger. Innocence about the dangers involved. 鸡 犬 不 宁 Jī quǎn bù ning chicken dog not stand. Even the chicken and dog are disturbed. General commotion. YOUR GUIDE TO ALL THINGS CHINESE Chinasage : All about China. China sage's information will be of use to anyone wanting to learn more about the world's upcoming nation. We cover all aspects of China in hundreds of detailed pages which include all sorts of cultural traditions, descriptions of every Chinese province and all the dynasties.We hope you find this the natural place to start your study of China. CHINESE CUSTOMS AND TRADITIONS A Chinese door god (门 神 ménshén) is a Chinese decoration placed on each side of an entry to a temple, home, business, etc., to keep evil spirits from entering. Color Symbolism. Colors play an important part in Chinese symbolism. White (undyed) in China is used in funerals and mourning clothes. Black is the color of darkness and evil and so this is generally avoided. TRADITIONAL AND MODERN CHINESE WEIGHTS AND MEASURES The ‘li’ is the measure used for long distances; at one time it was defined relative to the length of earth's circumference. Therefore in the Tang dynasty detailed observations were made to measure the earth's circumference very accurately. Over the long period of Chinese history different regions developed various local standards for weights and measures; so, for example, a li in KOWTOW - SHOWING DUE RESPECT IN CHINA The kowtow is the ancient Chinese way of showing respect, reverence and gratitude. ‘Kowtow’ is the Cantonese spelling for pinyin kòutóu 叩 头 which means literally ‘ knock head ’. The full kowtow comprises three kneelings and nine knockings of the forehead on the ground. Some held that a proper kowtow requires the sound of theskull
CHINA'S NEIGHBORS
China's neighboring countries. This page looks at all of the 14 land neighbors of China. The important island neighbor/province of Taiwan has its own page as well as the islands of Japan.The history of Chinese relations with Korea also has its own page. The sea to the south of China is an area of disputed ownership and this is also fully described separately. CHINESE PROVERBS ABOUT PERSONALITY AND CHARACTER Chinese idioms about people's characters. People are all different, so proverbs that stress how important it is that we all rub along together are always helpful. 吃 软 不 吃 硬 Chī ruǎn bù chī yìng eat soft not eat hard. Only able to chew tender food, not the tough. LEIBNIZ'S WRITINGS ON CHINA, NEWS FROM CHINA 1697SEE MORE ONCHINASAGE.INFO
BIRDS IN CHINESE SYMBOLISM All about Chinese proverbs. The graceful crane is a common emblem in paintings. The name 鹳 guàn is used for both storks and cranes and the same symbolism applies. Storks tend to live in wetlands while cranes prefer drier areas. CHINESE PROVERBS ABOUT EMPATHY AND CONSIDERATION FOR OTHERS A trouble shared is a trouble halved. 打 人 不 打 脸 Dǎ rén bù dǎ liǎn strike person not strike 'face'. Better to hit a person than their reputation. Losing 'face' is a major consideration for Chinese people. Be diplomatic and tactful when being critical. To err is CHINESE PROVERBS ABOUT DANGER Chū shēng zhī dú bù pà hǔ early bear this calf not fear tiger. A baby calf does not fear a tiger. Innocence about the dangers involved. 鸡 犬 不 宁 Jī quǎn bù ning chicken dog not stand. Even the chicken and dog are disturbed. General commotion. CHINESE CUSTOMS AND TRADITIONS A Chinese door god (门 神 ménshén) is a Chinese decoration placed on each side of an entry to a temple, home, business, etc., to keep evil spirits from entering. Color Symbolism. Colors play an important part in Chinese symbolism. White (undyed) in China is used in funerals and mourning clothes. Black is the color of darkness and evil and so this is generally avoided. THE CHINESE IMPERIAL EXAMINATION SYSTEM All about Chinese proverbs First Imperial Examinations. The origins of the open Chinese examination system (Kējǔ or 科举 in Chinese) are in the early Han dynasty when wise rulers figured out that the way to avoid officials building power bases from their family and friends was to appoint on basis of talent. Long before this Confucius had himself set the pattern by taking on studentsCHINA'S NEIGHBORS
China's neighboring countries. This page looks at all of the 14 land neighbors of China. The important island neighbor/province of Taiwan has its own page as well as the islands of Japan.The history of Chinese relations with Korea also has its own page. The sea to the south of China is an area of disputed ownership and this is also fully described separately. THE GOVERNMENT OF CHINA The Paramount Leader has, at times, not had day-to-day administrative duties but can quickly intervene and take decisions in any area of government. This is the person who directs policy and makes the key decisions. Since Deng Xiaoping the President has been the Paramount Leader. Mao Zedong 1949 - 1976. CHINESE CHARACTER YÁN 讠 WORDS Learning Chinese Let's get you started with a few simple sentences and phrases in both spoken and written Chinese. We begin with key concepts and introduces the most common and useful words and phrases inChinese.
CHINESE LEADERS FROM 1949 TO THE PRESENT DAY Xi Jinping was born in Beijing but his family has roots in Shaanxi province. His father, Xi Zhongxun , was a leader of the Communist party from its earliest years rising to be Vice Chairman of the NPC.His father had friendly relations with the Dalai Lama and was jailed during the Cultural Revolution.Xi Zhongxun went on to manage the creation of the Special Economic Zones (SEZ) in Guangdong SYMBOLISM OF ANIMALS IN CHINESE ART Animal symbolism in Chinese art. 兽. shòu. Glazed animal sculptures on the palace roof of the Forbidden City, Beijing. Animals are traditionally classified into five groups: scaled animals are led by the dragon, naked creatures by man, furry animals by the unicorn, feathered birds by the phoenix and shelled creatures by the turtle. Inthe
CHINESE CLASSICS: THE 1000 CHARACTER CLASSIC FOR 千. 字. 文. Qiān zì wén. The longest and last of the three language primers for schoolchildren is the thousand character classic. It consists of 1,000 unique characters (except for one see below) chosen as much for calligraphy practice as for common usage of characters. It is a great achievement to not reuse the same characterin such a
CHINESE PROVERBS FULL OF LOVE AND AFFECTION 举案齐眉 Jǔ àn qí méi lift table level with eyebrow. Lifting the tray up to the eyebrows. Showing respect and affection for someone. It is a traditional show of respect to lift a tray high when presenting food to a respected guest. Lasting love and consideration. HISTORY OF RELATIONS BETWEEN CHINA AND KOREA The 1950s and 60s was a period of Chinese isolationism there was a continuing fear of a Chiang Kaishek invasion backed by U.S. forces. With Kim Il-Sung , a strong military leader, installed at Pyongyang, China felt that Korea was no longer a threat and China signed a pact with N. Korea to come to its aid if attacked. YOUR GUIDE TO ALL THINGS CHINESE Chinasage : All about China. China sage's information will be of use to anyone wanting to learn more about the world's upcoming nation. We cover all aspects of China in hundreds of detailed pages which include all sorts of cultural traditions, descriptions of every Chinese province and all the dynasties.We hope you find this the natural place to start your study of China. CHINESE CUSTOMS AND TRADITIONS A Chinese door god (门 神 ménshén) is a Chinese decoration placed on each side of an entry to a temple, home, business, etc., to keep evil spirits from entering. Color Symbolism. Colors play an important part in Chinese symbolism. White (undyed) in China is used in funerals and mourning clothes. Black is the color of darkness and evil and so this is generally avoided. TRADITIONAL AND MODERN CHINESE WEIGHTS AND MEASURES The ‘li’ is the measure used for long distances; at one time it was defined relative to the length of earth's circumference. Therefore in the Tang dynasty detailed observations were made to measure the earth's circumference very accurately. Over the long period of Chinese history different regions developed various local standards for weights and measures; so, for example, a li in KOWTOW - SHOWING DUE RESPECT IN CHINA The kowtow is the ancient Chinese way of showing respect, reverence and gratitude. ‘Kowtow’ is the Cantonese spelling for pinyin kòutóu 叩 头 which means literally ‘ knock head ’. The full kowtow comprises three kneelings and nine knockings of the forehead on the ground. Some held that a proper kowtow requires the sound of theskull
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China's neighboring countries. This page looks at all of the 14 land neighbors of China. The important island neighbor/province of Taiwan has its own page as well as the islands of Japan.The history of Chinese relations with Korea also has its own page. The sea to the south of China is an area of disputed ownership and this is also fully described separately. CHINESE PROVERBS ABOUT PERSONALITY AND CHARACTER Chinese idioms about people's characters. People are all different, so proverbs that stress how important it is that we all rub along together are always helpful. 吃 软 不 吃 硬 Chī ruǎn bù chī yìng eat soft not eat hard. Only able to chew tender food, not the tough. LEIBNIZ'S WRITINGS ON CHINA, NEWS FROM CHINA 1697SEE MORE ONCHINASAGE.INFO
BIRDS IN CHINESE SYMBOLISM All about Chinese proverbs. The graceful crane is a common emblem in paintings. The name 鹳 guàn is used for both storks and cranes and the same symbolism applies. Storks tend to live in wetlands while cranes prefer drier areas. CHINESE PROVERBS ABOUT EMPATHY AND CONSIDERATION FOR OTHERS A trouble shared is a trouble halved. 打 人 不 打 脸 Dǎ rén bù dǎ liǎn strike person not strike 'face'. Better to hit a person than their reputation. Losing 'face' is a major consideration for Chinese people. Be diplomatic and tactful when being critical. To err is CHINESE PROVERBS ABOUT DANGER Chū shēng zhī dú bù pà hǔ early bear this calf not fear tiger. A baby calf does not fear a tiger. Innocence about the dangers involved. 鸡 犬 不 宁 Jī quǎn bù ning chicken dog not stand. Even the chicken and dog are disturbed. General commotion. YOUR GUIDE TO ALL THINGS CHINESE Chinasage : All about China. China sage's information will be of use to anyone wanting to learn more about the world's upcoming nation. We cover all aspects of China in hundreds of detailed pages which include all sorts of cultural traditions, descriptions of every Chinese province and all the dynasties.We hope you find this the natural place to start your study of China. CHINESE CUSTOMS AND TRADITIONS A Chinese door god (门 神 ménshén) is a Chinese decoration placed on each side of an entry to a temple, home, business, etc., to keep evil spirits from entering. Color Symbolism. Colors play an important part in Chinese symbolism. White (undyed) in China is used in funerals and mourning clothes. Black is the color of darkness and evil and so this is generally avoided. TRADITIONAL AND MODERN CHINESE WEIGHTS AND MEASURES The ‘li’ is the measure used for long distances; at one time it was defined relative to the length of earth's circumference. Therefore in the Tang dynasty detailed observations were made to measure the earth's circumference very accurately. Over the long period of Chinese history different regions developed various local standards for weights and measures; so, for example, a li in KOWTOW - SHOWING DUE RESPECT IN CHINA The kowtow is the ancient Chinese way of showing respect, reverence and gratitude. ‘Kowtow’ is the Cantonese spelling for pinyin kòutóu 叩 头 which means literally ‘ knock head ’. The full kowtow comprises three kneelings and nine knockings of the forehead on the ground. Some held that a proper kowtow requires the sound of theskull
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China's neighboring countries. This page looks at all of the 14 land neighbors of China. The important island neighbor/province of Taiwan has its own page as well as the islands of Japan.The history of Chinese relations with Korea also has its own page. The sea to the south of China is an area of disputed ownership and this is also fully described separately. CHINESE PROVERBS ABOUT PERSONALITY AND CHARACTER Chinese idioms about people's characters. People are all different, so proverbs that stress how important it is that we all rub along together are always helpful. 吃 软 不 吃 硬 Chī ruǎn bù chī yìng eat soft not eat hard. Only able to chew tender food, not the tough. LEIBNIZ'S WRITINGS ON CHINA, NEWS FROM CHINA 1697SEE MORE ONCHINASAGE.INFO
BIRDS IN CHINESE SYMBOLISM All about Chinese proverbs. The graceful crane is a common emblem in paintings. The name 鹳 guàn is used for both storks and cranes and the same symbolism applies. Storks tend to live in wetlands while cranes prefer drier areas. CHINESE PROVERBS ABOUT EMPATHY AND CONSIDERATION FOR OTHERS A trouble shared is a trouble halved. 打 人 不 打 脸 Dǎ rén bù dǎ liǎn strike person not strike 'face'. Better to hit a person than their reputation. Losing 'face' is a major consideration for Chinese people. Be diplomatic and tactful when being critical. To err is CHINESE PROVERBS ABOUT DANGER Chū shēng zhī dú bù pà hǔ early bear this calf not fear tiger. A baby calf does not fear a tiger. Innocence about the dangers involved. 鸡 犬 不 宁 Jī quǎn bù ning chicken dog not stand. Even the chicken and dog are disturbed. General commotion. CHINESE CUSTOMS AND TRADITIONS A Chinese door god (门 神 ménshén) is a Chinese decoration placed on each side of an entry to a temple, home, business, etc., to keep evil spirits from entering. Color Symbolism. Colors play an important part in Chinese symbolism. White (undyed) in China is used in funerals and mourning clothes. Black is the color of darkness and evil and so this is generally avoided. THE CHINESE IMPERIAL EXAMINATION SYSTEM All about Chinese proverbs First Imperial Examinations. The origins of the open Chinese examination system (Kējǔ or 科举 in Chinese) are in the early Han dynasty when wise rulers figured out that the way to avoid officials building power bases from their family and friends was to appoint on basis of talent. Long before this Confucius had himself set the pattern by taking on studentsCHINA'S NEIGHBORS
China's neighboring countries. This page looks at all of the 14 land neighbors of China. The important island neighbor/province of Taiwan has its own page as well as the islands of Japan.The history of Chinese relations with Korea also has its own page. The sea to the south of China is an area of disputed ownership and this is also fully described separately. THE GOVERNMENT OF CHINA The Paramount Leader has, at times, not had day-to-day administrative duties but can quickly intervene and take decisions in any area of government. This is the person who directs policy and makes the key decisions. Since Deng Xiaoping the President has been the Paramount Leader. Mao Zedong 1949 - 1976. CHINESE CHARACTER YÁN 讠 WORDS Learning Chinese Let's get you started with a few simple sentences and phrases in both spoken and written Chinese. We begin with key concepts and introduces the most common and useful words and phrases inChinese.
CHINESE LEADERS FROM 1949 TO THE PRESENT DAY Xi Jinping was born in Beijing but his family has roots in Shaanxi province. His father, Xi Zhongxun , was a leader of the Communist party from its earliest years rising to be Vice Chairman of the NPC.His father had friendly relations with the Dalai Lama and was jailed during the Cultural Revolution.Xi Zhongxun went on to manage the creation of the Special Economic Zones (SEZ) in Guangdong SYMBOLISM OF ANIMALS IN CHINESE ART Animal symbolism in Chinese art. 兽. shòu. Glazed animal sculptures on the palace roof of the Forbidden City, Beijing. Animals are traditionally classified into five groups: scaled animals are led by the dragon, naked creatures by man, furry animals by the unicorn, feathered birds by the phoenix and shelled creatures by the turtle. Inthe
CHINESE CLASSICS: THE 1000 CHARACTER CLASSIC FOR 千. 字. 文. Qiān zì wén. The longest and last of the three language primers for schoolchildren is the thousand character classic. It consists of 1,000 unique characters (except for one see below) chosen as much for calligraphy practice as for common usage of characters. It is a great achievement to not reuse the same characterin such a
CHINESE PROVERBS FULL OF LOVE AND AFFECTION 举案齐眉 Jǔ àn qí méi lift table level with eyebrow. Lifting the tray up to the eyebrows. Showing respect and affection for someone. It is a traditional show of respect to lift a tray high when presenting food to a respected guest. Lasting love and consideration. HISTORY OF RELATIONS BETWEEN CHINA AND KOREA The 1950s and 60s was a period of Chinese isolationism there was a continuing fear of a Chiang Kaishek invasion backed by U.S. forces. With Kim Il-Sung , a strong military leader, installed at Pyongyang, China felt that Korea was no longer a threat and China signed a pact with N. Korea to come to its aid if attacked. YOUR GUIDE TO ALL THINGS CHINESE Chinasage : All about China. China sage's information will be of use to anyone wanting to learn more about the world's upcoming nation. We cover all aspects of China in hundreds of detailed pages which include all sorts of cultural traditions, descriptions of every Chinese province and all the dynasties.We hope you find this the natural place to start your study of China. CHINESE CHARACTER YÁN 讠 WORDS Learning Chinese Let's get you started with a few simple sentences and phrases in both spoken and written Chinese. We begin with key concepts and introduces the most common and useful words and phrases inChinese.
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KOWTOW - SHOWING DUE RESPECT IN CHINA The kowtow is the ancient Chinese way of showing respect, reverence and gratitude. ‘Kowtow’ is the Cantonese spelling for pinyin kòutóu 叩 头 which means literally ‘ knock head ’. The full kowtow comprises three kneelings and nine knockings of the forehead on the ground. Some held that a proper kowtow requires the sound of theskull
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CHINESE PROVERBS ABOUT DANGER Chū shēng zhī dú bù pà hǔ early bear this calf not fear tiger. A baby calf does not fear a tiger. Innocence about the dangers involved. 鸡 犬 不 宁 Jī quǎn bù ning chicken dog not stand. Even the chicken and dog are disturbed. General commotion. HISTORY OF RELATIONS BETWEEN CHINA AND KOREASEE MORE ON CHINASAGE.INFO CHINESE CHARACTER ÉR 儿 LEGS 儿 ér legs. 儿. Alternative traditional form of character: 兒. Made with 2 strokes . The representation of son, child has been simplified to be just a pair of legs. CHINESE PROVERBS ABOUT KEEPING EVIL AT BAY Chinese idioms keeping bad things at bay. A set of proverbs that warn against evil and demonstrate how it can be withstood or avoided. 赔 了 夫 人 又 折 兵 Péi le fū rén yòu zhé bīng Lose lady also lose soldiers. Losing the lady and the soldiers. CHINESE PROVERBS ABOUT WORKING TOGETHER IN HARMONY Chinese idioms about co-operation. Working together in harmony and co-operation will get everything done quicker and better but sometimes it can be a strain getting along with everybody. 孤 掌 难 鸣 Gū zhǎng nán míng solitary palm difficult sound. You can not clap with just one hand. YOUR GUIDE TO ALL THINGS CHINESE Chinasage : All about China. China sage's information will be of use to anyone wanting to learn more about the world's upcoming nation. We cover all aspects of China in hundreds of detailed pages which include all sorts of cultural traditions, descriptions of every Chinese province and all the dynasties.We hope you find this the natural place to start your study of China. CHINESE CHARACTER YÁN 讠 WORDS Learning Chinese Let's get you started with a few simple sentences and phrases in both spoken and written Chinese. We begin with key concepts and introduces the most common and useful words and phrases inChinese.
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KOWTOW - SHOWING DUE RESPECT IN CHINA The kowtow is the ancient Chinese way of showing respect, reverence and gratitude. ‘Kowtow’ is the Cantonese spelling for pinyin kòutóu 叩 头 which means literally ‘ knock head ’. The full kowtow comprises three kneelings and nine knockings of the forehead on the ground. Some held that a proper kowtow requires the sound of theskull
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CHINESE PROVERBS ABOUT DANGER Chū shēng zhī dú bù pà hǔ early bear this calf not fear tiger. A baby calf does not fear a tiger. Innocence about the dangers involved. 鸡 犬 不 宁 Jī quǎn bù ning chicken dog not stand. Even the chicken and dog are disturbed. General commotion. HISTORY OF RELATIONS BETWEEN CHINA AND KOREASEE MORE ON CHINASAGE.INFO CHINESE CHARACTER ÉR 儿 LEGS 儿 ér legs. 儿. Alternative traditional form of character: 兒. Made with 2 strokes . The representation of son, child has been simplified to be just a pair of legs. CHINESE PROVERBS ABOUT KEEPING EVIL AT BAY Chinese idioms keeping bad things at bay. A set of proverbs that warn against evil and demonstrate how it can be withstood or avoided. 赔 了 夫 人 又 折 兵 Péi le fū rén yòu zhé bīng Lose lady also lose soldiers. Losing the lady and the soldiers. CHINESE PROVERBS ABOUT WORKING TOGETHER IN HARMONY Chinese idioms about co-operation. Working together in harmony and co-operation will get everything done quicker and better but sometimes it can be a strain getting along with everybody. 孤 掌 难 鸣 Gū zhǎng nán míng solitary palm difficult sound. You can not clap with just one hand. THE GOVERNMENT OF CHINA The Paramount Leader has, at times, not had day-to-day administrative duties but can quickly intervene and take decisions in any area of government. This is the person who directs policy and makes the key decisions. Since Deng Xiaoping the President has been the Paramount Leader. Mao Zedong 1949 - 1976.CHINA'S NEIGHBORS
China's neighboring countries. This page looks at all of the 14 land neighbors of China. The important island neighbor/province of Taiwan has its own page as well as the islands of Japan.The history of Chinese relations with Korea also has its own page. The sea to the south of China is an area of disputed ownership and this is also fully described separately. KOWTOW - SHOWING DUE RESPECT IN CHINA The kowtow is the ancient Chinese way of showing respect, reverence and gratitude. ‘Kowtow’ is the Cantonese spelling for pinyin kòutóu 叩 头 which means literally ‘ knock head ’. The full kowtow comprises three kneelings and nine knockings of the forehead on the ground. Some held that a proper kowtow requires the sound of theskull
THE CHINESE PIDGIN ENGLISH LANGUAGE 说 shuō to speak; to say; to explain Made up of Origin The radical indicates 'speech' and the second part is a representation of an elder brother generating words and so exchanging words.CHINESE TORTURE
Chinese water torture at Sing Sing Prison. c. 1860. Available under a Creative Commons License Slow drip torture. Perhaps a better known form of Chinese torture was the slow dropping of water onto the forehead with the body firmly strapped down. INDEX OF CHINESE CHARACTERS BY RADICAL Here is a list of common radicals used to index Chinese characters. We have only included the most common ones the full set of 214. The radical usually indicates either meaning or pronunciation. Dictionaries use their own scheme for radicals, we are following the one used in Wiktionary , these include some radicals only used intraditional
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Our proverbs come with full information. The modern Chinese characters are given first with links that give information on the character. As proverbs are so old you will often see them written using the traditional form of characters; so if of the characters have been simplified the phrase is shown in brackets and gray text. .The characters are followed by the proverb (Chengyu) in pinyin.CHINESE RICE
The character for rice in Chinese is 米 mǐ. It is derived from a representation of rice grains separated by leaves. Cooked rice is literally rice food 米 饭 mǐ fàn. The importance of rice in China can be seen from the character for 气 qì essence; spirit which originally ( 氣) included the rice character. It is derived fromvapor rising
CHINESE PROVERBS ABOUT EMPATHY AND CONSIDERATION FOR OTHERS A trouble shared is a trouble halved. 打 人 不 打 脸 Dǎ rén bù dǎ liǎn strike person not strike 'face'. Better to hit a person than their reputation. Losing 'face' is a major consideration for Chinese people. Be diplomatic and tactful CHINESE PROVERBS ABOUT PERSONALITY AND CHARACTER Chinese idioms about people's characters. People are all different, so proverbs that stress how important it is that we all rub along together are always helpful. 吃 软 不 吃 硬 Chī ruǎn bù chī yìng eat soft not eat hard. Only able to chew tender food, not the tough. YOUR GUIDE TO ALL THINGS CHINESE Chinasage : All about China. China sage's information will be of use to anyone wanting to learn more about the world's upcoming nation. We cover all aspects of China in hundreds of detailed pages which include all sorts of cultural traditions, descriptions of every Chinese province and all the dynasties.We hope you find this the natural place to start your study of China. CHINESE CHARACTER YÁN 讠 WORDS Learning Chinese Let's get you started with a few simple sentences and phrases in both spoken and written Chinese. We begin with key concepts and introduces the most common and useful words and phrases inChinese.
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KOWTOW - SHOWING DUE RESPECT IN CHINA The kowtow is the ancient Chinese way of showing respect, reverence and gratitude. ‘Kowtow’ is the Cantonese spelling for pinyin kòutóu 叩 头 which means literally ‘ knock head ’. The full kowtow comprises three kneelings and nine knockings of the forehead on the ground. Some held that a proper kowtow requires the sound of theskull
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CHINESE PROVERBS ABOUT DANGER Chū shēng zhī dú bù pà hǔ early bear this calf not fear tiger. A baby calf does not fear a tiger. Innocence about the dangers involved. 鸡 犬 不 宁 Jī quǎn bù ning chicken dog not stand. Even the chicken and dog are disturbed. General commotion. HISTORY OF RELATIONS BETWEEN CHINA AND KOREASEE MORE ON CHINASAGE.INFO CHINESE CHARACTER ÉR 儿 LEGS 儿 ér legs. 儿. Alternative traditional form of character: 兒. Made with 2 strokes . The representation of son, child has been simplified to be just a pair of legs. CHINESE PROVERBS ABOUT KEEPING EVIL AT BAY Chinese idioms keeping bad things at bay. A set of proverbs that warn against evil and demonstrate how it can be withstood or avoided. 赔 了 夫 人 又 折 兵 Péi le fū rén yòu zhé bīng Lose lady also lose soldiers. Losing the lady and the soldiers. CHINESE PROVERBS ABOUT WORKING TOGETHER IN HARMONY Chinese idioms about co-operation. Working together in harmony and co-operation will get everything done quicker and better but sometimes it can be a strain getting along with everybody. 孤 掌 难 鸣 Gū zhǎng nán míng solitary palm difficult sound. You can not clap with just one hand. YOUR GUIDE TO ALL THINGS CHINESE Chinasage : All about China. China sage's information will be of use to anyone wanting to learn more about the world's upcoming nation. We cover all aspects of China in hundreds of detailed pages which include all sorts of cultural traditions, descriptions of every Chinese province and all the dynasties.We hope you find this the natural place to start your study of China. CHINESE CHARACTER YÁN 讠 WORDS Learning Chinese Let's get you started with a few simple sentences and phrases in both spoken and written Chinese. We begin with key concepts and introduces the most common and useful words and phrases inChinese.
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KOWTOW - SHOWING DUE RESPECT IN CHINA The kowtow is the ancient Chinese way of showing respect, reverence and gratitude. ‘Kowtow’ is the Cantonese spelling for pinyin kòutóu 叩 头 which means literally ‘ knock head ’. The full kowtow comprises three kneelings and nine knockings of the forehead on the ground. Some held that a proper kowtow requires the sound of theskull
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CHINESE PROVERBS ABOUT DANGER Chū shēng zhī dú bù pà hǔ early bear this calf not fear tiger. A baby calf does not fear a tiger. Innocence about the dangers involved. 鸡 犬 不 宁 Jī quǎn bù ning chicken dog not stand. Even the chicken and dog are disturbed. General commotion. HISTORY OF RELATIONS BETWEEN CHINA AND KOREASEE MORE ON CHINASAGE.INFO CHINESE CHARACTER ÉR 儿 LEGS 儿 ér legs. 儿. Alternative traditional form of character: 兒. Made with 2 strokes . The representation of son, child has been simplified to be just a pair of legs. CHINESE PROVERBS ABOUT KEEPING EVIL AT BAY Chinese idioms keeping bad things at bay. A set of proverbs that warn against evil and demonstrate how it can be withstood or avoided. 赔 了 夫 人 又 折 兵 Péi le fū rén yòu zhé bīng Lose lady also lose soldiers. Losing the lady and the soldiers. CHINESE PROVERBS ABOUT WORKING TOGETHER IN HARMONY Chinese idioms about co-operation. Working together in harmony and co-operation will get everything done quicker and better but sometimes it can be a strain getting along with everybody. 孤 掌 难 鸣 Gū zhǎng nán míng solitary palm difficult sound. You can not clap with just one hand. THE GOVERNMENT OF CHINA The Paramount Leader has, at times, not had day-to-day administrative duties but can quickly intervene and take decisions in any area of government. This is the person who directs policy and makes the key decisions. Since Deng Xiaoping the President has been the Paramount Leader. Mao Zedong 1949 - 1976.CHINA'S NEIGHBORS
China's neighboring countries. This page looks at all of the 14 land neighbors of China. The important island neighbor/province of Taiwan has its own page as well as the islands of Japan.The history of Chinese relations with Korea also has its own page. The sea to the south of China is an area of disputed ownership and this is also fully described separately. KOWTOW - SHOWING DUE RESPECT IN CHINA The kowtow is the ancient Chinese way of showing respect, reverence and gratitude. ‘Kowtow’ is the Cantonese spelling for pinyin kòutóu 叩 头 which means literally ‘ knock head ’. The full kowtow comprises three kneelings and nine knockings of the forehead on the ground. Some held that a proper kowtow requires the sound of theskull
THE CHINESE PIDGIN ENGLISH LANGUAGE 说 shuō to speak; to say; to explain Made up of Origin The radical indicates 'speech' and the second part is a representation of an elder brother generating words and so exchanging words.CHINESE TORTURE
Chinese water torture at Sing Sing Prison. c. 1860. Available under a Creative Commons License Slow drip torture. Perhaps a better known form of Chinese torture was the slow dropping of water onto the forehead with the body firmly strapped down. INDEX OF CHINESE CHARACTERS BY RADICAL Here is a list of common radicals used to index Chinese characters. We have only included the most common ones the full set of 214. The radical usually indicates either meaning or pronunciation. Dictionaries use their own scheme for radicals, we are following the one used in Wiktionary , these include some radicals only used intraditional
CHINESE PROVERBS
Our proverbs come with full information. The modern Chinese characters are given first with links that give information on the character. As proverbs are so old you will often see them written using the traditional form of characters; so if of the characters have been simplified the phrase is shown in brackets and gray text. .The characters are followed by the proverb (Chengyu) in pinyin.CHINESE RICE
The character for rice in Chinese is 米 mǐ. It is derived from a representation of rice grains separated by leaves. Cooked rice is literally rice food 米 饭 mǐ fàn. The importance of rice in China can be seen from the character for 气 qì essence; spirit which originally ( 氣) included the rice character. It is derived fromvapor rising
CHINESE PROVERBS ABOUT EMPATHY AND CONSIDERATION FOR OTHERS A trouble shared is a trouble halved. 打 人 不 打 脸 Dǎ rén bù dǎ liǎn strike person not strike 'face'. Better to hit a person than their reputation. Losing 'face' is a major consideration for Chinese people. Be diplomatic and tactful CHINESE PROVERBS ABOUT PERSONALITY AND CHARACTER Chinese idioms about people's characters. People are all different, so proverbs that stress how important it is that we all rub along together are always helpful. 吃 软 不 吃 硬 Chī ruǎn bù chī yìng eat soft not eat hard. Only able to chew tender food, not the tough. YOUR GUIDE TO ALL THINGS CHINESE Chinasage : All about China. China sage's information will be of use to anyone wanting to learn more about the world's upcoming nation. We cover all aspects of China in hundreds of detailed pages which include all sorts of cultural traditions, descriptions of every Chinese province and all the dynasties.We hope you find this the natural place to start your study of China. THE CHINESE IMPERIAL EXAMINATION SYSTEM CHINESE CHARACTER YÁN 讠 WORDS Learning Chinese Let's get you started with a few simple sentences and phrases in both spoken and written Chinese. We begin with key concepts and introduces the most common and useful words and phrases inChinese.
THE GOVERNMENT OF CHINASEE MORE ON CHINASAGE.INFO CHINESE LEADERS FROM 1949 TO THE PRESENT DAY Xi Jinping was born in Beijing but his family has roots in Shaanxi province. His father, Xi Zhongxun , was a leader of the Communist party from its earliest years rising to be Vice Chairman of the NPC.His father had friendly relations with the Dalai Lama and was jailed during the Cultural Revolution.Xi Zhongxun went on to manage the creation of the Special Economic Zones (SEZ) in GuangdongCHINA'S NEIGHBORS
China's neighboring countries. This page looks at all of the 14 land neighbors of China. The important island neighbor/province of Taiwan has its own page as well as the islands of Japan.The history of Chinese relations with Korea also has its own page. The sea to the south of China is an area of disputed ownership and this is also fully described separately.CHINESE RICE
KOWTOW - SHOWING DUE RESPECT IN CHINA The kowtow is the ancient Chinese way of showing respect, reverence and gratitude. ‘Kowtow’ is the Cantonese spelling for pinyin kòutóu 叩 头 which means literally ‘ knock head ’. The full kowtow comprises three kneelings and nine knockings of the forehead on the ground. Some held that a proper kowtow requires the sound of theskull
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CHINESE PROVERBS ABOUT DANGER A pointless request requiring someone to act against their normal character. The leopard does not change his spots. 初 生 之 犊 不 怕 虎 Chū shēng zhī dú bù pà hǔ early bear this calf not fear tiger. A baby calf does not fear a tiger. Innocence about the dangers involved. YOUR GUIDE TO ALL THINGS CHINESE Chinasage : All about China. China sage's information will be of use to anyone wanting to learn more about the world's upcoming nation. We cover all aspects of China in hundreds of detailed pages which include all sorts of cultural traditions, descriptions of every Chinese province and all the dynasties.We hope you find this the natural place to start your study of China. THE CHINESE IMPERIAL EXAMINATION SYSTEM CHINESE CHARACTER YÁN 讠 WORDS Learning Chinese Let's get you started with a few simple sentences and phrases in both spoken and written Chinese. We begin with key concepts and introduces the most common and useful words and phrases inChinese.
THE GOVERNMENT OF CHINASEE MORE ON CHINASAGE.INFO CHINESE LEADERS FROM 1949 TO THE PRESENT DAY Xi Jinping was born in Beijing but his family has roots in Shaanxi province. His father, Xi Zhongxun , was a leader of the Communist party from its earliest years rising to be Vice Chairman of the NPC.His father had friendly relations with the Dalai Lama and was jailed during the Cultural Revolution.Xi Zhongxun went on to manage the creation of the Special Economic Zones (SEZ) in GuangdongCHINA'S NEIGHBORS
China's neighboring countries. This page looks at all of the 14 land neighbors of China. The important island neighbor/province of Taiwan has its own page as well as the islands of Japan.The history of Chinese relations with Korea also has its own page. The sea to the south of China is an area of disputed ownership and this is also fully described separately.CHINESE RICE
KOWTOW - SHOWING DUE RESPECT IN CHINA The kowtow is the ancient Chinese way of showing respect, reverence and gratitude. ‘Kowtow’ is the Cantonese spelling for pinyin kòutóu 叩 头 which means literally ‘ knock head ’. The full kowtow comprises three kneelings and nine knockings of the forehead on the ground. Some held that a proper kowtow requires the sound of theskull
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CHINESE PROVERBS ABOUT DANGER A pointless request requiring someone to act against their normal character. The leopard does not change his spots. 初 生 之 犊 不 怕 虎 Chū shēng zhī dú bù pà hǔ early bear this calf not fear tiger. A baby calf does not fear a tiger. Innocence about the dangers involved.CHINA'S NEIGHBORS
China's neighboring countries. This page looks at all of the 14 land neighbors of China. The important island neighbor/province of Taiwan has its own page as well as the islands of Japan.The history of Chinese relations with Korea also has its own page. The sea to the south of China is an area of disputed ownership and this is also fully described separately. CHINESE STARS AND CONSTELLATIONS Statue of Zu Chongzi in Tinglin Park in KunshanImage by Gisling available under a Creative Commons License . Zu Chongzhi (429-500 CE) was one of most famous Chinese mathematicians and astronomers. He was the first person to take account of the precession of the axis of the earth. The axis rotates around a circle every 25,800 years, which works out as one minute of arc every 72 years. CHRISTIANITY IN CHINA Christianity reached China as early as the 7th century. This was the Eastern form of Christianity sometimes known as Nestorianism ; in China it was called Jingjiao 景 教 and associated with the Roman world. Jesus is transliterated as 耶稣 Yē sū in Chinese. SYMBOLISM OF ANIMALS IN CHINESE ART Animal symbolism in Chinese art. 兽. shòu. Glazed animal sculptures on the palace roof of the Forbidden City, Beijing. Animals are traditionally classified into five groups: scaled animals are led by the dragon, naked creatures by man, furry animals by the unicorn, feathered birds by the phoenix and shelled creatures by the turtle. Inthe
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Our proverbs come with full information. The modern Chinese characters are given first with links that give information on the character. As proverbs are so old you will often see them written using the traditional form of characters; so if of the characters have been simplified the phrase is shown in brackets and gray text. .The characters are followed by the proverb (Chengyu) in pinyin. YIN AND YANG IN CHINESE TRADITIONS In Chinese the sun is named 太 阳 tài yáng ‘great yang’ and so day is ‘yang’ and yet there are still places of shadow while yin (‘night’) still has the light of moon and stars. Soon the yang will change to yin and back again - as day and night are inseparable and interdependent. Surrounding the swirling yin and yang in the taiji BIRDS IN CHINESE SYMBOLISM All about Chinese proverbs. The graceful crane is a common emblem in paintings. The name 鹳 guàn is used for both storks and cranes and the same symbolism applies. Storks tend to live in wetlands while cranes prefer drier areas. HISTORY OF RELATIONS BETWEEN CHINA AND KOREA The 1950s and 60s was a period of Chinese isolationism there was a continuing fear of a Chiang Kaishek invasion backed by U.S. forces. With Kim Il-Sung , a strong military leader, installed at Pyongyang, China felt that Korea was no longer a threat and China signed a pact with N. Korea to come to its aid if attacked.DAOIST PHILOSOPHY
The Dao De Jing (or Tao Te Ching using the old spelling) is a much loved Chinese classic. It is written as a series of short, individual thoughts and contemplations of our place in the world. It follows the Daoist (Taoist) philosophical tradition. It is over 2,500 years old but still has a message for us today. HEBEI PROVINCE, NORTHERN CHINA Temple and bridge over the deep canyon at Cangyanshan, Hebei. If you include Beijing and Tianjin within Hebei, it would be by far the most important province in China, but even without them Hebei is still of great significance. It stretches well beyond the Great Wall into the northern Mongolia plateau down to one of the Yellow River's ancient channels to the sea in the South. YOUR GUIDE TO ALL THINGS CHINESE Chinasage : All about China. China sage's information will be of use to anyone wanting to learn more about the world's upcoming nation. We cover all aspects of China in hundreds of detailed pages which include all sorts of cultural traditions, descriptions of every Chinese province and all the dynasties.We hope you find this the natural place to start your study of China. THE CHINESE IMPERIAL EXAMINATION SYSTEM CHINESE CHARACTER YÁN 讠 WORDS Learning Chinese Let's get you started with a few simple sentences and phrases in both spoken and written Chinese. We begin with key concepts and introduces the most common and useful words and phrases inChinese.
THE GOVERNMENT OF CHINASEE MORE ON CHINASAGE.INFO CHINESE LEADERS FROM 1949 TO THE PRESENT DAY Xi Jinping was born in Beijing but his family has roots in Shaanxi province. His father, Xi Zhongxun , was a leader of the Communist party from its earliest years rising to be Vice Chairman of the NPC.His father had friendly relations with the Dalai Lama and was jailed during the Cultural Revolution.Xi Zhongxun went on to manage the creation of the Special Economic Zones (SEZ) in GuangdongCHINA'S NEIGHBORS
China's neighboring countries. This page looks at all of the 14 land neighbors of China. The important island neighbor/province of Taiwan has its own page as well as the islands of Japan.The history of Chinese relations with Korea also has its own page. The sea to the south of China is an area of disputed ownership and this is also fully described separately.CHINESE RICE
KOWTOW - SHOWING DUE RESPECT IN CHINA The kowtow is the ancient Chinese way of showing respect, reverence and gratitude. ‘Kowtow’ is the Cantonese spelling for pinyin kòutóu 叩 头 which means literally ‘ knock head ’. The full kowtow comprises three kneelings and nine knockings of the forehead on the ground. Some held that a proper kowtow requires the sound of theskull
LEIBNIZ'S WRITINGS ON CHINA, NEWS FROM CHINA 1697SEE MORE ONCHINASAGE.INFO
CHINESE PROVERBS ABOUT DANGER A pointless request requiring someone to act against their normal character. The leopard does not change his spots. 初 生 之 犊 不 怕 虎 Chū shēng zhī dú bù pà hǔ early bear this calf not fear tiger. A baby calf does not fear a tiger. Innocence about the dangers involved. YOUR GUIDE TO ALL THINGS CHINESE Chinasage : All about China. China sage's information will be of use to anyone wanting to learn more about the world's upcoming nation. We cover all aspects of China in hundreds of detailed pages which include all sorts of cultural traditions, descriptions of every Chinese province and all the dynasties.We hope you find this the natural place to start your study of China. THE CHINESE IMPERIAL EXAMINATION SYSTEM CHINESE CHARACTER YÁN 讠 WORDS Learning Chinese Let's get you started with a few simple sentences and phrases in both spoken and written Chinese. We begin with key concepts and introduces the most common and useful words and phrases inChinese.
THE GOVERNMENT OF CHINASEE MORE ON CHINASAGE.INFO CHINESE LEADERS FROM 1949 TO THE PRESENT DAY Xi Jinping was born in Beijing but his family has roots in Shaanxi province. His father, Xi Zhongxun , was a leader of the Communist party from its earliest years rising to be Vice Chairman of the NPC.His father had friendly relations with the Dalai Lama and was jailed during the Cultural Revolution.Xi Zhongxun went on to manage the creation of the Special Economic Zones (SEZ) in GuangdongCHINA'S NEIGHBORS
China's neighboring countries. This page looks at all of the 14 land neighbors of China. The important island neighbor/province of Taiwan has its own page as well as the islands of Japan.The history of Chinese relations with Korea also has its own page. The sea to the south of China is an area of disputed ownership and this is also fully described separately.CHINESE RICE
KOWTOW - SHOWING DUE RESPECT IN CHINA The kowtow is the ancient Chinese way of showing respect, reverence and gratitude. ‘Kowtow’ is the Cantonese spelling for pinyin kòutóu 叩 头 which means literally ‘ knock head ’. The full kowtow comprises three kneelings and nine knockings of the forehead on the ground. Some held that a proper kowtow requires the sound of theskull
LEIBNIZ'S WRITINGS ON CHINA, NEWS FROM CHINA 1697SEE MORE ONCHINASAGE.INFO
CHINESE PROVERBS ABOUT DANGER A pointless request requiring someone to act against their normal character. The leopard does not change his spots. 初 生 之 犊 不 怕 虎 Chū shēng zhī dú bù pà hǔ early bear this calf not fear tiger. A baby calf does not fear a tiger. Innocence about the dangers involved.CHINA'S NEIGHBORS
China's neighboring countries. This page looks at all of the 14 land neighbors of China. The important island neighbor/province of Taiwan has its own page as well as the islands of Japan.The history of Chinese relations with Korea also has its own page. The sea to the south of China is an area of disputed ownership and this is also fully described separately. CHINESE STARS AND CONSTELLATIONS Statue of Zu Chongzi in Tinglin Park in KunshanImage by Gisling available under a Creative Commons License . Zu Chongzhi (429-500 CE) was one of most famous Chinese mathematicians and astronomers. He was the first person to take account of the precession of the axis of the earth. The axis rotates around a circle every 25,800 years, which works out as one minute of arc every 72 years. CHRISTIANITY IN CHINA Christianity reached China as early as the 7th century. This was the Eastern form of Christianity sometimes known as Nestorianism ; in China it was called Jingjiao 景 教 and associated with the Roman world. Jesus is transliterated as 耶稣 Yē sū in Chinese. SYMBOLISM OF ANIMALS IN CHINESE ART Animal symbolism in Chinese art. 兽. shòu. Glazed animal sculptures on the palace roof of the Forbidden City, Beijing. Animals are traditionally classified into five groups: scaled animals are led by the dragon, naked creatures by man, furry animals by the unicorn, feathered birds by the phoenix and shelled creatures by the turtle. Inthe
CHINESE PROVERBS
Our proverbs come with full information. The modern Chinese characters are given first with links that give information on the character. As proverbs are so old you will often see them written using the traditional form of characters; so if of the characters have been simplified the phrase is shown in brackets and gray text. .The characters are followed by the proverb (Chengyu) in pinyin. YIN AND YANG IN CHINESE TRADITIONS In Chinese the sun is named 太 阳 tài yáng ‘great yang’ and so day is ‘yang’ and yet there are still places of shadow while yin (‘night’) still has the light of moon and stars. Soon the yang will change to yin and back again - as day and night are inseparable and interdependent. Surrounding the swirling yin and yang in the taiji BIRDS IN CHINESE SYMBOLISM All about Chinese proverbs. The graceful crane is a common emblem in paintings. The name 鹳 guàn is used for both storks and cranes and the same symbolism applies. Storks tend to live in wetlands while cranes prefer drier areas. HISTORY OF RELATIONS BETWEEN CHINA AND KOREA The 1950s and 60s was a period of Chinese isolationism there was a continuing fear of a Chiang Kaishek invasion backed by U.S. forces. With Kim Il-Sung , a strong military leader, installed at Pyongyang, China felt that Korea was no longer a threat and China signed a pact with N. Korea to come to its aid if attacked.DAOIST PHILOSOPHY
The Dao De Jing (or Tao Te Ching using the old spelling) is a much loved Chinese classic. It is written as a series of short, individual thoughts and contemplations of our place in the world. It follows the Daoist (Taoist) philosophical tradition. It is over 2,500 years old but still has a message for us today. HEBEI PROVINCE, NORTHERN CHINA Temple and bridge over the deep canyon at Cangyanshan, Hebei. If you include Beijing and Tianjin within Hebei, it would be by far the most important province in China, but even without them Hebei is still of great significance. It stretches well beyond the Great Wall into the northern Mongolia plateau down to one of the Yellow River's ancient channels to the sea in the South.Chinasage
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TRADITIONAL CHINESE CALENDARCULTURE
The traditional Chinese calendar is still used to determine the date of some festivals, and in particular the most important one - Chinese New Year. Our calendar shows each month with both Chinese and Western calendar information together with all the important anniversaries occurring on each day and the whole year.Read more…
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History of the often difficult relations between China and Japan. The Japanese occupation of China 1937-45 and continued U.S. support for Japan has led to continuing frictions between governments and peoples.Read more…
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WHAT TO WATCH IN LOCKDOWN If you are stuck indoors for long periods time drags. In China people have been using the ubiquitous smartphone to keep tabs on the antics of the most Chinese of creatures - the Giant Panda . The most popular web site iPanda.com has received 700 million hits since January 25th and over 200 million videos have been watched of the playful pandas. A sleeping Giant PandaRead full story…
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As the international border runs directly through the mountain China claims the eastern half of the world's highest mountain. The English name is named after the surveyor who measured its height - Sir George Everest. In China it is known as Zhumulangma 'Holy Mother'.Read more…
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WHAT TO WATCH IN LOCKDOWN If you are stuck indoors for long periods time drags. In China people have been using the ubiquitous smartphone to keep tabs on the antics of the most Chinese of creatures - the Giant Panda . The most popular web site iPanda.com has received 700 million hits since January 25th and over 200 million videos have been watched of the playful pandas. A sleeping Giant PandaRead full story…
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The Chinese game of chess is rather different to the version used in the west. There are strong reasons to suppose that the Chinese game 象棋 Xiangqi or 'elephant game' is closer to the original form. The absence of a 'queen' piece and the strange rules for 'cannons' make this a more challenging game than the version played in the West. Read more… CHINESE CHARACTER DETAILSLANGUAGE
The history and structure of many common Chinese characters is a fascinating study. In this section we look in details at a few hundred of them. Read more… CORONA VIRUS OUTBREAK 2020 All about the worrying outbreak of coronavirus in Hubei province, China in early 2020. History of the outbreak , symptoms, status and common myths. Read more...MERCURY MAGIC
From ancient times the sulfide of mercury cinnabar has been considered magical. When heated liquid mercury is created and so it was a substance for transformation including mortal to immortal. Cinnabar was used to give the red color to the wax on seals used on paintingsand documents.
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Untangling the religions of China is quite a struggle for those unfamiliar with the country. There are three main belief systems Confucianism, Daoism and Buddhism that have co-existed in relative harmony for over a thousand years. Islam, Christianity and Ancestor veneration are also described in our comprehensive treatment of the subject. Read more…Fri 21st Feb
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We've updated one or our earliest written pages to provide much more information about that great treasure of China - jade. We cover the Imperial jewel the Heshibi and have found some fine illustrations of jade objects that people have kindly uploaded for use on web sites. Jade dish with two fishes among reeds, China, late Ming period. British Museum, room 33b ( the Selwyn and Ellie Alleyne Gallery).Image by Vassil ➚
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