Compatibility of Chinese Zodiac 生肖的兼容
The Chinese zodiac, also called the Shengxiao(生肖 Shēngxiào) in Chinese, is composed of 12 zodiacal animal signs. Unlike Western Astrology which is based on 12 months, the Chinese zodiac is based on a 12-year cycle.
Chinese grammar: Result complements 到dao and 见jian
Two of the most common result complements in Chinese are 到 (dào) and 见 (jiàn). Both can be used in similar statements.
The tcm herbs used in cooking
Heshouwu (Fleece flower root) This black-brown root tuber of the Polygonum multiflora(vigorously growing rose having clusters of numerous small flowers; used for hedges and as grafting stock) vine is a traditional cure for the graying hair. Many shampoos made in China advertise the addition of this herb. But like most plant cures used in Traditional Chinese Medicine, it is more often used internally, to clear toxin build-up, reduce pain and improve blood circulation. The roots are harvested in autumn and winter and then dried. It is grouped with ginseng, lingzhi (ganoderma) and cordyceps to form the Four Magic Cure-alls.
Chinese phrase translation: 出洋相 (Chū yángxiàng) make an exhibition of oneself
出洋相 (Chū yángxiàng) make an exhibition of oneself Usage: “出洋相”指做事不合常规,让人感到滑稽可笑。可以说“出了个(大)洋相”。“出洋相”means doing something which is out of normal, which seems ridiculous. We can say “出了个(大)洋相”.
Rare prehistoric rock painting found in Guangdong
A rare rock painting was recently discovered on a large stone in a country lane in the border area between Guangdong and Guangxi provinces.
Chinese food:Homemade red pepper
Raw material for homemade Red Pepper: red pepper crusted tuna; Homemade red pepper ingredient: garlic, ginger;
Chinese grammar: Result complement 起来-qilai
起来 (qǐlái) comes up very frequently in Chinese and can be used both literally and figuratively. This is a little like the usage of "up" in English which can be used literally, as in "stand up", or figuratively, as in "add up".
The Sites of the Liangzhu Culture
Geographical Location: Yuhang County, Zhejiang Province Period: 3,300-2000 BC Excavated from 1936 to the present
Famous Choujiu in China
The Choujiu is a type of Chinese fermented alcoholic beverage(a liquor or brew containing alcohol as the active agent) brewed from glutinous(something that is glutinous is very sticky) rice. It is very thick and has a milky white color, which is sometimes compared to jade.
Chinese phrase translation: 开门红 (kāi mén hóng) a good beginning
开门红 (kāi mén hóng) a good beginning Usage: 红色在中国有喜庆吉祥的意义。“开门红”这个词源于古代,逢年过节的时候大家都爱往门墙上贴一些红色福字或对联等,以此期待来年风调雨顺,日子兴旺发达。 后来用来比喻在一年开始或一项工作开始的时候就取得好成绩。Red signifies luck and prosperity in China.“开门红”is originated in ancient times. People liked to paste red lucky character or red couplets on the wall on New Year’s Day, looking forward to favorable weather and good days in the next year. Later, it’s used to mean a perfect beginning of a year or a project.