Local Flavours in Hong Kong——Dining Places(1)
Many of Hong Kong’s eating experiences are inherited from China or imported from around the world. But some are born and bred, or at least reshaped, in Asia’s world city. These are the places you can find them:
The Minor Snow Customs
The 24 solar terms were made based on the seasonal changes of the lower and middle branches of the Yellow River. Thus the characteristics of every solar term are most obvious there. During Minor Snow, the earth of the northern area is frozen, while in the south, the temperature is dropping and the weather is gloomy and cold, but there is no snow yet. The different ways of production and life can be seen.
Write 即 (jí)( immediate) in Chinese character
即 (jí)
Origin: “即”是个会意字，字形的左边是一个盛食物的器皿，右边是一个跪坐着的人，面向食物，本义是“就食”。引申为“接近”、“靠近”。A typical associative compound, the left part of “即” resembles a utensil used to hold food, while the right part is a kneeling man facing the container. The original meaning was “to eat,” which extended to “to approach” and “to get close.”
Local Flavours in Hong Kong——Noodles and Congee（2）
Stir-fried rice noodles Noodle strips made from rice, this is a staple food of South China and Southeast Asia. Their versatility and flexibility mirror the characteristics of Hong Kong’s people.
What do people do in the Minor Snow
In Minor Snow, the northern areas become bitterly cold. But in the south, it is the late autumn, the best time for enjoying red leaves. It’s a good time to go to one of the most beautiful villages in China, Shicheng, to appreciate the amazing autumnal scene.
Chinese grammar: Modifying nouns with adjective + “de”
One best ways to use the common character 的(de) is to have it spice up your nouns with adjectives.
Local Flavours in Hong Kong——Noodles and Congee（1）
Noodles and congee (rice porridge) are often served under the same roof. Some of the more traditional restaurants
HK Festival: Monkey God Festival
The Monkey God Festival(Hóuwáng Dàn猴王诞) falls on the 16th day of the eighth lunar month.
Write 品 (pǐn)(product) in Chinese character
品 (pǐn)
Origin: “品”字的本义是“众多”，字形用三个器皿（“口”）表示类别很多。后来引申为“种类”、“品质”，再引申为“评定”等义。The original meaning of “品” was “many.” It is composed of three utensils (“口”), which together mean “lots of categories.” That extended to “category,” “quality,” “to evaluate,” and other meanings.
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