The “Two Slaps” later joined three other books compiled by Feng Menglong known as “Three Words of Wisdom” (三言). Together, the series is known as “Three Words of Wisdom and Two Slaps” (三言二拍 Sān Yán Èr Pāi). This has been passed down as a classic collection of short stories that vividly reflect life in the late Ming Dynasty (1368-1644) period.
Category: Chinese Reading
Chinese Ghost Story
Have heard about Chinese Ghost Story? It's totally different from Western coutry. In keeping with the ghoulish spirit of the season, a classic Chinese ghost story from the book “Liao Zhai Zhi Yi” 《聊斋志异》is famous.
Poem:Lodging on Lotus Hill for a Snowy Night 唐诗《逢雪宿芙蓉山主人》
Féng Xuě Sù Fúróng Shān Zhǔrén
逢雪宿芙蓉山主人
Liú Chángqīng (Táng)
刘长卿(唐)
The memento 纪念物
当我找到这个被我遗忘了很久的娃娃时,我想起了我的爷爷。When I found this toy which I had forgotten for a long time, I recall my grandpa.
Chinese writer: Murong Xuecun
Murong Xuecun (慕容 雪村Mùróng Xuěcūn)
He was born in 1974. And he is the pen name of Chinese author Hao Qun. Murong Xuecun is a novelist who writes about corruption in China. His debut work Leave Me Alone: A Novel of Chengdu (成都,今夜请将我遗忘Chénɡdū, jīnyè qǐnɡ jiānɡ wǒ yíwànɡ ), which was distributed online, propelled him to stardom. On July 22, 2008 Murong made the long list for the Man Asian Literary Prize. As of November 2011, his microblog account has nearly 1.1 million followers.
Poem: Early Spring in the Capital: To Zhang Ji唐诗《早春呈水部张十八员外》
Zǎochūn chéng Shuǐbù Zhāng Shíbā Yuánwài
早春呈水部张十八员外
Hán Yù (Táng )
韩愈(唐)
Chinese reading: The memory of youth
还记得我们一起骑车上学的日子吗?Do you still remember the days when we went to school together by bike?
Poem: Xi Shi the Beauty 唐诗《西施》
Xi Shi
西施
Luó Yǐn(Táng)
罗隐(唐) Jiāguó xīngwáng zì yǒu shí,
家国兴亡自有时,
Wú rén hékǔ yuàn Xīshī.
吴人何苦怨西施。
Xīshī ruò jiě qīng Wúguó,
西施若解倾吴国,
Yuèguó wáng lái yòu shì shuí?
越国亡来又是谁?
The story of old garbage pickers 拾荒老人的故事
我想告诉你一个关于一个特殊的人的故事。I want to tell you a story, which is about a special person.
Green Tea Ice Cream Recipe绿茶冰淇淋配方
Tea can be so much more than a drink; it is actually a great ingredient to add to other wonderful recipes. Here are some cooking ideas where you can use your tea leaves as an additional flavor.
A Green Tea Ice Cream Recipe is the perfect treat on hot sunny day.
Imagine it is the weekend and you want to spend some time with your friends and family. Preparing tasty afternoon tea recipes is an excellent way to have fun and enjoy the health benefits of tea.
Green tea has powerful antioxidants that protect you from several ailments. If you are worried about your heart or trying to lower blood pressure, green tea properties boost your immune system giving it the strength you need to fight viruses and bacteria.