Category: Chinese Reading

The story of Du Shiniang in Three Words of Wisdom

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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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