Category: Chinese Culture

捏面人niē miànrén: Dough Figurine

Niē miànrén shì zhōngguó chuántǒng de mínjiān shǒugōng yì, céngjīng guǎngfàn de zài quánguó gèdì liúchuán, tèbié bèi háizǐ men suǒ xǐ’ài.
捏面人是中国传统的民间手工艺,曾经广泛的在全国各地流传,特别被孩子们所喜爱。Dough Figurine, a traditional Chinese art craft, used to be popular among children all over China.

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Drinking Water in China

Unlike in most western countries, the tap water in China is undrinkable before it is boiled. Drinking Water in Hotels
Hotel rooms often feature a water dispenser which delivers both cool and hot potable water. However, some hotels have no water dispenser but are instead equipped with a water heater or thermos. You can use the heater to boil water or use the water directly from the thermos. If the water in the thermos has run out, you can ask a waiter to refill it. In some cases, four- or five-star hotels may supply high-quality mineral water for free or for a minimal charge. The tap water in the hotels can be used to brush teeth.

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Where to find a toilet in China?

In China, most public toilets are squatting ones which can be found in commercial areas and are usually well-marked. If you need to answer the nature's call, look for a "WC" sign. A useful word to know is Ce Suo/Weishengjian ( washroom ), which is Chinese for toilet.If you are man, keep the character"男(nán)" in your mind; or if you are woman, try to remember "女(nǚ)" in your heart.

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Famous Chinese Film Actress, Zhang Ruifang

The famous Chinese film actress Zhang Ruifang(张瑞芳 Zhāng Ruìfāng) died on June 28, 2012, in Shanghai at the age of 94. Along with Bai Yang(白杨 Bái Yáng), Shu- Xiuwen(舒绣文 Shū Xiùwén), and Qin Yi(秦怡 Qín Yí), she was considered to be one of the "Four Famous Female Actresses" of Chinese film and stage.

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什么是立秋

立秋,是二十四节气中的第13个节气,每年8月7日至9日立秋。“秋”就是指暑去凉来,意味着秋天的开始。立秋后虽然一时暑气难消,有“秋老虎”的余威,但总的趋势是天气逐渐凉爽。立秋这天除了贴秋膘、啃秋、戴楸叶、喝红豆汤,中国各地还各有不同的习俗。

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Double-Vase Painted in Enamels

Enamel porcelain(瓷器cíqì) used imported enamel(enamel is a substance like glass which can be heated and put onto metal, glass, or pottery in order to decorate or protect it) paint, and was an extremely precious category of royal porcelain created by an exclusive royal production unit in the Qing court. There were very few items produced and they were collected exclusively in the royal palace. This double-vase was a popular shape in the Qianlong period.

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