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[Customs]
Qibao Shadow Play in Shanghai
In recent years, the town of Qibao(七宝Qībăo) celebrates their cultural heritage and works to preserve the past traditions of Shadow Play(皮影戏píyǐngxì) that are such an important aspect of
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[Characters]
One of The most Frequent Laureate Director in China——Xie Fei 中国最常得奖的导演——谢飞
The famous director Xie Fei, is one of the most frequent laureate of various awards both from China and abroad among all the Chinese directors. He graduated from Beijing Film Academy, in which he
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[Speaking]
Lesson 28: Don't ride a bike too fast!
Dachuan and Sun Dawei are walking through the campus when they notice a bike coming at them. Sun Dawei is not able to get out of the way and is knocked over.
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[Vocabulary]
Chinese phrase translation: 做鬼脸 (zuò guǐliǎn) make faces
"做鬼脸(zuò guǐliǎn)" means making faces to entertain or embarrass others.
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[Movies&TV]
The Karate Kid功夫梦
Today let's take a brief introduction of a famous movie named "The Karate Kid".今天我们来简单介绍一部著名的电影--功夫梦。
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[Customs]
About Cang County Lion Dance
On the basis of Annuals of Cang County(沧县Cāngxiàn), records and folklore, Cang County Lion Dance goes back to the Ming Dynasty. And it is very popular all over the country since it is ardent,
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[Tutorials]
Learn Chinese L26: Let's go to see Beijing Opera tomorrow!
Dachuan comes to Wang Jun's home as a guest. Dachuan is very interested in the Peking Opera masks that addorn Wang Jun's home. They make an appointment to see Peking Opera together.
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[Vocabulary]
Chinese phrase translation: 撑腰 (chēngyāo) support
The literal meaning of "撑腰(chēngyāo)" is to make somebody stand straight by supporting his waist.
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[Customs]
The Nuo dance of Maonan ethnic group
Nuo dance(傩舞Nuówǔ), which is considered a treasure of the ethnic group. The dancers wear wooden masks while performing the traditional and special dance. Each mask, about 30 cm high and 20 cm
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[Movies&TV]
Farewell, My Concubine霸主别姬
Today let's take a brief introduction of a famous Chinese movie named "Farewell, My Concubine".今天我们来简单介绍一部中国著名的电影--霸主别姬。
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[Tutorials]
Learn Chinese L29: What plans do you have for the holiday?
Winter vacation is coming. Dachuan, Wang Jun and Li Mei are making a snowman while discussing what to do for the break.
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[Vocabulary]
Chinese phrase translation: 打水漂儿 (dǎ shuǐpiāor) stone skipping
"打水漂儿" is the name for a game. Later, it also indicates the effort made is not functioning, and the results expected are not achieved at last.
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[Customs]
Dragon Drum
The Dragon Drum(龙鼓lónggǔ) is popular in the countryside of Jinzhou, Shijiazhuang City. According to the historical records, it was called“Ya Drum”in the Yuan. When it was performed, the dru
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[Movies&TV]
The Treatment刮痧
Today let's take a brief introduction of a famous Chinese movie named "The Treatment".今天我们来简单介绍一部中国著名的电影--刮痧。
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[Tutorials]
Learn Chinese L30: I'm returning home.
At a restaurant Dachuan invites Gao Qiang to eat "huoguo (hot pot)" and to say goodbye to him.
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[Vocabulary]
Chinese phrase translation: 下场 (xià chǎng/xiàchǎng) go off the stage
下场” has two meanings: one means to leave from the stage, playground or examination room etc; the other refers to the bad end or fate of somebody.
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[Customs]
The Gaoyi Waist-hold Drum
The Gaoyi Waist-hold Drum(高邑腰鼓Gāoyì yāogǔ)originated from the 1950s, which is the new art form produced in the process of the Northern Shaanxi waist-hold spreading throughout the country,
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[Movies&TV]
My Life as McDull 麦兜故事
Today let's take a brief introduction of a famous lovely cartoon named "My Life as McDull".今天我们来简单介绍一部著名的可爱的动画--麦兜故事。
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[Tutorials]
Learn Chinese L25: Sorry. I'm late.
The people are just about to blow out the candles at Lei Mei's birthday party when there is a knock on the door.
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[Vocabulary]
Chinese phrase translation: 食言 (shíyán) to break one’s promise or word
“食言” literally means to eat one’s own words, and is extended to mean to break one’s promise.