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Chinese food: Stir-fried starch knots(Chao ge da)

Chao ge da, or stir-fried starch knots, is a kind of Chinese pasta. A traditional Muslim snack, it was invented almost 100 years ago. The dough, made from wheat and corn flour, is chopped, boiled in water and then immersed in cold water. Fresh beef or chicken is sliced and stir-fried with oil and seasonings and then stir-fried again with the starch knots and various seasonal vegetables. The final product is a colorful and refreshing dish.

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Write 疆(jiāng)(boundary) in Chinese character

疆 jiāng Origin: 在甲骨文中,“疆”字的左边是一把丈量土地用的弓,右边是两块田地,本义是“划分疆界”,现在多指“边界”。
On oracle bones inscriptions, the left side of “疆” is a type of bow used to measure land; on the right side are two fields. The character’s original meaning is to divide along borders, and now it is more often used to mean boundary.

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Wedding Taboos in China

Do you ever take part in a traditonal Chinese wedding? That would be wonderful, which you would never forget. However,a Chinese wedding has many traditions, taboos and rules. It is important for bride and groom, guests to be aware of etiquette concerning different elements of the wedding celebration, from attire to gifts. It is equally important for them to know what they should not do at the ceremony, to avoid causing offence to the newlyweds and their families.

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Chinese Pregnancy Taboos

Is there any parents don't love their children? Parents' love is universal! When comes to kids, every single parent always wanted to give their very best to them, even before pregnancy. This article will provide some Chinese basic tradition, taboos and misconceptions on pregnancy.

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How to cook Chinese Creamed Cabbage

Dairy products were rarely used in China, partly because of the high incidence of lactose intolerance among the East Asian population – this Northern Court dish is a rare exception. Traditionally it would be made with whole milk, but you'll also find recipes using cream to give a creamier sauce.

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Write 干(gān)(dry) in Chinese Character

干 gān
Origin: 甲骨文中“干”是用树枝制成的“叉”状武器,用它可以叉住野兽或者敌人的颈部,所以“干”的本义是一种原始武器,简化字以“干”代替“幹”、“乾”。
On oracle bones inscriptions, “干” was in the shape of a weapon made from a tree branch. People can use such weapons to catch wild beasts or stab an enemy in the neck; thus, the character’s original meaning was an aboriginal weapon. Simplified character uses the form “干” instead of “幹” or “乾.”

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