Chinese Culture: Laba Rice Rorridge Festival (腊八节)
In China, December of the lunar calendar is called the La month (腊月 là yuè) , so the date of December 8th is also the Laba Festiva (腊八节 làbā jié). It is a traditional festival of China that is regarded as the preface of the Spring Festival. So, I will introduce this festival today.
Chinese Grammar learning: 原来 + Noun/Adjective/[verb phrase]
原来 (yuánlái) means "originally" (similar to 本来) or "former". It can also mean "all along", and can be used to indicate a sudden realization of something previously unknown, a bit like "so it's been like that all along, how could I not have realized?".
The Forging Techniques of Zhang Xiaoquan Scissors
The forging techniques of Zhang Xiaoquan Scissors are an age-old handicraft. In the second year of Emperor Kangxi’s reign (1663 AD) of the Qing Dynasty, Zhang Xiaoquan Brand scissors were launched in Hangzhou and later became a famous product. Traditional scissors for household use were what Zhang Xiaoquan started his business with. The scissors led the industry thanks to its ten features: evenly plated steel, clearly demarcated iron and steel, fine grinding, sharp edges, stably fixed pin bolts, easy opening and closing, exquisite style, innovative carvings, durability, good quality and low price.
Chinese Grammar learning: Subject + 有的是 + Noun
In Chinese, there are "a lot" of ways to say "a lot." “有的是” (yǒudeshì) is one of those ways. However, we need to be very clear: "有的是" is not the same as "有的+是".
Chinese Culture: Winter Solstice Festival (冬至)
The Chinese Winter Solstice Festival has come this year. It is a festival even equivalent to the New Year in the past, telling people that the winter days have come formally. Today, I will introduce the Winter Solstice Festival.
Chinese Grammar learning: Adjective + 了（一）点儿
了一点儿(le yīdiǎnr), can be added after an adjective to mean "a little bit too". It is softer in tone than using 太, and so is often used when the speaker doesn't want to insult the listener by speaking too directly.
The Sword Forging Techniques of Longquan
With a history of over 2,500 years, Longquan Swords are the most typical ancient weapons of China and the country’s famous traditional handicrafts. The swords are produced in Longquan County of Zhejiang Province, hence the name “Longquan Swords”. The swords made in Longquan are “exquisite beyond compare” and “cut bonze like mud”. The age-old and superb sword forging techniques of Longquan have been included in the national list of intangible cultural heritage.
Chinese Grammar learning: Adjective/Verb + 什么 + (Adjective/Verb)
Adding 什么(shénme) to the end of an adjective (or less frequently a verb) can be used to form a rhetorical question. In the phrase 你急什么？"what are you worried about?", the speaker is implying that there is no need to be worried.
The Pyrotechnics of Liuyang
Fireworks and firecrackers made in Liuyang are the most representative products in the fireworks industry of China. At the same time, they are world-famous traditional products of Hunan and among the major export commodities. Liuyang has long enjoyed a good reputation for its pyrotechnics and is commonly known as “the home of firecrackers”. The technology of making fireworks and firecrackers has been listed as an intangible cultural heritage of the country.
Chinese phrase translation: 心上人 (xīnshàngrén) sweetheart
心上人 (xīnshàngrén) sweetheart / lover Usage: “心上人”指意中人，喜欢的人。“心上人”的字面意思是指放在心里面的人，引申为心里爱慕的异性。"心上人 (xīnshàngrén)" refers to one's lover or sweetheart. Literally it means a person in one's heart, and is extended to refer to the person one loves.
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