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Chinese religion: Two Heavens
Two branches of “heaven” study soon emerged: astronomy and astrology. Both disciplines influenced themes in Chinese philosophy.
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Yellow rubber ducks have popped up in all China
Yellow rubber ducks have popped up in the central city of Wuhan, the ancient city of Xi'an, the northern port city of Tianjin and Hengdian, a town in Zhejiang province that is home to a massive m
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Pingju评剧
In the 25th year of The Republic of China, the famous actress Bai Yushuang filmed the movie Haitang Red, the press recorded the name of the Pingju Opera in the public paper, from then on the name
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Chinese religion: The term ru 儒
The corresponding Chinese term is ru 儒, which is interpreted by ancient philologists as "soft" or "peaceful",, meaning someone who is able to appease and becalm others by a certain decent behavi
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Customs, Traditions and Activities of The Dragon Boat Festival
Besides the obvious, dragon boat racing from the name of the festival, during this holiday there are also other popular activities.
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The history of the Dragon Boat Festival
The Dragon Boat Festival is called 端午节 (duān wǔ jié) in Chinese. It falls on the fifth day of the fifth month on the lunar calendar, therefore, it changes every year.
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Happy Chinese S2: Tourist Chinese --- Changchun 01 快乐汉语:旅游汉语 长春01 长影世纪城
Happy Chinese(快乐汉语) is a fun and easy Chinese series. In Season II, it will focuses on travel Chinese by famous tourist spots in China. It helps the foreigners to enjoy interesting China cult
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Why there is a dragon boat race in dragon boat festival
Like holidays from all corners of the world—be it Asia, America, Europe, or Africa—the Dragon Boat Festival is made of myth layered on top of myth, stories woven together and made new with each
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The Family View in China
More than 2,000 years ago, the first Chinese dictionary defined it as “home;” in other words, 家 is a place where people live. The Family View is so important for Chinese people.
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How to bargain in Chinese shopping
When you go shopping in Chinese market, you must learn how to bargain with buyers. Remember to act the part of a disinterested browser. Casually saunter up, keeping it slow and directionless, and
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Huangmei Opera -Famous Chinese local opera黄梅戏
Formed in the 18th century, Originally Huangmei Opera was a combination of local folk songs, dance and some widely spread ancient operas.Passion, natural and simple is what makes Huangmei Opera a
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How to Change the Ringback Tone of Chinese Celphone
Whether you like it or not, there’s a chance your own Chinese cell phone has a ringback tone, and you’ve been torturing your friends with a polytonic symphony every time they call.
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How To Use Chinese Youtube: YOUKU.COM
Do you Chinese Youtube if you want to watch more TV and films online? Chinese Youtube is called Youku. Here we will introduce how to share your newest video and upload these video.
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Grain in Ear End Plum rains Begin
Generally speaking, in late Grain in Ear period, continuous cloudy and rainy weather often occurs in the Yangtze River basins. This is the so-called “plum rains” season.
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How to calculate of Grain in Ear dates
Grain in Ear begins when the Sun reaches the celestial longitude of 75° and ends when it reaches the longitude of 90°.
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What is the Grain in Ear(MangZhong)?什么是芒种?
“Grain in Ear” means the grains are mature. It happens around June 5 every year whenthe sun reaches the celestial longitude of 75 degrees.
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The Most Famous Chinese Kongfu—— Shaolin Wushu 少林武学
Shaolin Wushu(Shaolin Martial Art) is one of the most influential genres of Chinese martial art, and it's named after the Shaolin Temple located in Dengfeng County, Henan Province.
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Dragon Boat Festival Traditions
Many traditional customs and activities are held on the specified day by the Chinese people and even by some people in China's neighbouring countries. Among these customs are dragon boat racing,
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The story of Dragon Boat Festival
The festival is best known for its dragon-boat races, especially in the southern provinces where there are many rivers and lakes. This regatta(赛舟会)commemorates the death of Qu Yuan.
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Why do people celebrate dragon boat festival?
The Dragon Boat Festival is a celebration where many eat rice dumplings (zongzi), drink realgar wine (xionghuangjiu), and race dragon boats.