HK Festival: The Seven Sisters Festival
Write 共(gòng)(common) in Chinese character
共(gòng) Origin: 甲骨文的“共”字是两手捧着一个方形物表示“供奉“或“共同”的意思。“共”和“供”在古代是同一个字。On oracle bone inscriptions, “共” looked like two hands holding something square, meaning “to worship” or “common.” In ancient times, “共” and “供” were the same character.
Local Flavours in Hong Kong——Desserts(2)
White fungus and pear soup This is a popular winter dessert. The ingredients are placed in a bowl which is then immersed in water in a larger container and stewed for several hours. The result is a warming and wholesome dessert. Many believe it helps nourish the skin.
About the Four Treasures of The Study
In the various tools of the calligraphy, writing brush is peculiar to China. The brushes are varied, and white goat's hair, black rabbit's hair and yellow weasel's hair are three major types. On the basis of the function of tip, the brushes are classified into three groups: "Hard", "Soft" and "Both". The handle is made of not only bamboo, wood, lacquer and porcelain, but also some precious materials including mother-of-pearl inlay, ivory and jade.
Chinese grammar: Expressing “with” with “gen”
Using 跟(gēn) to express "with" is so simple, it will always be with you in Chinese grammar!
Chinese food in Minor Snow
“If you want to keep healthy, have more soup.” Especially in the fall and winter, a variety of delicious soups have become indispensable. Different types of soups play different roles. The following are several types of soups frequently drunken by Chinese people in the winter to keep healthy.
Changyang Man
Man have asked this question again and again-where do we come from? We search provements to find the answer. When this goes to the birth of Chinese nation, you will never miss Changyang Man Site.
Chinese grammar:”Always” as a complaint with “laoshi”
We have a few ways to say "always" in Chinese, and one of them is to use the word 老是 (lǎoshi) in Chinese grammar.
Local Flavours in Hong Kong——Desserts(1)
Many Hong Kongers, every now and then, take time from the rush of urban life to enjoy the rush of sugar in the city’s dessert shops. Everything from light traditional Chinese desserts, rich Western temptations and – of course – Hong Kong fusions are served day and night. Take a break from your to-do list to enjoy something sweet, and watch the residents of Asia’s world city doing the same.
HK Festival: the Hungry Ghost Festival
According to traditional Chinese belief, the seventh month in the lunar calendar is when restless spirits roam the earth. Many Chinese people make efforts to appease these transient ghosts, while ‘feeding’ their own ancestors – particularly on the 15th day, which is the Yu Lan or Hungry Ghost Festival(Zhōngyuán Jié中元节).