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有 (yǒu) can mean "to have," but it's also used to express existence. Structure
The verb 有, "to have", can also be used to express existence. This is similar to saying "there is" or "there are" in English.

Customs and Taboos in China

Taboos is not just taboos, it also means a kind of polite manners in China. In order to steer clear of embarrassing circumstances, some taboos must be learned before a visit to China.

How to cook Vegetarian Bean Curd Rolls

A vegetarian dish made with the same seaweed used to make sushi rolls. Ingredients: 3 sheets dried bean curd
3 sheets yakinori (roasted seaweed used in sushi rolls)
Seasoning:
1 tablespoon light soy sauce
1 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons sugar
1 teaspoon pepper
1 teaspoon sesame oil
a pinch MSG (if desired)
3 cups water
Oil for frying

Chinese grammar: Expressing existence in a place with 在zai

The verb 在 (zài) expresses existence in a place, similar to the English "to be located in".

Food in White Dews

Yang Li, Chief Expert of TCM in health preserving, a professor at the China Academy of Chinese Medical Science, tells us that the best food during White Dew is sweet potato and millet.

Symbolic Chinese Foods in Chinese New Year

What gives a certain food symbolic significance? Sometimes it is based on appearance. For example, serving a whole chicken during the Chinese New Year season symbolizes family togetherness. Noodles represent a long life; an old superstition says that it's bad luck to cut them. Both clams and Spring Rolls symbolize wealth; clams because of their resemblance to bouillon, and Spring Rolls because their shape is similar to gold bars.

Chinese grammar: Suggestions with 吧”ba”

Chinese particle 吧 (ba) can be used to make suggestions or soften the tone of commands.吧 makes the suggestion sound more tentative and more polite.

How to cook Chang’s Zodiac Noodles

From P.F.Chang’s "Flavors of Yunnan” menu, Zodiac Noodles combines rice noodles with pork loin, ham, cabbage and shiitake mushrooms in a spicy Kung Pao-style sauce. Rice vermicelli noodles are available at Asian markets, or you can substitute spaghetti. Serves 1 to 2.

9 Superstitious Taboos in China

Chinese taboos can hide remnants of ancient understanding of sage. Though they may be superstitous, they are still widely believed in by most Chinese people. Expecially the following 9 Superstitious Taboos.

Chinese grammar: Questions with 呢”ne”

Chinese particle 呢(ne) can be used to ask reciprocal questions, also known as "bounce back" questions. 呢 can also be used to ask questions such as "what about" or "how about".