Eat Drink Man Woman 饮食男女
Today, I will introduce a Chinese film which called Eat Drink Man Woman (饮食男女yǐn shí nán nǚ). So let us have a brief introduction.
Eat Drink Man Woman is a 1994 Taiwanese film directed by Ang Lee (李安Lǐ An) and starring Sihung Lung (郎雄Láng Xióng ), Yu-wen Wang (王渝文Wáng Yúwén), Chien-lien Wu (吴倩莲Wú Qiànlián), and Kuei-mei Yang (杨贵媚Yáng Guìmèi). Many of the cast members had starred in Ang Lee's previous film, The Wedding Banquet, with Sihung Lung and Ah Lei Gua once more playing central elderly figures, and Winston Chao. The film was released on August 3, 1994. The film was a critical success. In 1994, the film received the Asia Pacific Film Festival Award for Best Film, and in 1995 it received an Academy Award Nomination for Best Foreign Language Film. The film inspired the 2001 remake Tortilla Soup.
Time to Come Clean
Well, you had the good news so here is the bad news. Before you put your feet up and studiously do no sweeping you need to give the house a bit of spring clean and then make sure that all cleaning tools are tightly packed away in the cupboard.
Chinese phrase translation: 休假 (xiū jià) to go on vacation
休假 (xiū jià) to go on vacation Usage: “休假”指法律规定或者依法订立的协议所规定的每工作一定时间必须休息的时间,常见的休假有公休日、年假和法定节假日等。有时做动词,意思是在假期休息。“休假” refers to off-days from work as mandated by law or contractual agreement. Common vacation days include public holidays, annual leave and statutory holidays. It can be used as a verb that means to rest while on vacation.
Fist of Fury精武门(1974)
Today, we are going to talk about a 1974 film,named, Fist of Fury (精武门jīngwǔmén) .The DVD Release Date is March 1, 2001.In the film Bruce Lee ( 李小龙Lǐ Xiǎolóng ) kicked around Hollywood for years looking in vain for an American break when Hong Kong came calling. As Kato in the TV series The Green Hornet (青蜂侠qīngfēngxiá) he had become an Asian star (the series was renamed for his character when it crossed the Pacific) and ripe for his own vehicle.
Red Egg and Ginger Parties
In Chinese culture, a baby's first month birthday calls for a celebration. Proud parents introduce their latest addition to friends and relatives by holding a red egg and ginger party. Traditionally, the baby's name is also announced at this time.
Chinese phrase translation: 路边摊 (lùbiān tān) roadside stalls
路边摊 (lùbiān tān) roadside stalls Usage: “路边摊”,路边的小摊,指随意在某个人多的地方卖东西的摊子,主要卖一些服装、小饰品、小吃之类,路边摊的时间和地点都不固定。“路边摊” refers to roadside stalls set up in areas with lots of pedestrian traffic. The merchants primarily sell clothing, trinkets and snacks. The location of their stalls and hours of operation are generally not fixed.
Dirty Doings
Put your feet up and relax. Certainly the most enjoyable Chinese New Year superstition is that sweeping and cleaning are strictly forbidden. Why? Why ask, but if you must know it's because the Chinese believe that you'll sweep all of your good luck out if the front door.
Enter the Dragon龙争虎斗(1973)
Today, we are going to talk about a film which is t heatrical released in August 19, 1973.It is the last film completed by Bruce Lee ( 李小龙Lǐ Xiǎolóng ) before his untimely death (英年早逝yīngniánzǎoshì) , Enter the Dragon (龙争虎斗lóngzhēng-hǔdòu) was his entrée into Hollywood. The American-Hong Kong coproduction, shot in Asia by American director Robert Clouse, stars Lee as a British agent sent to infiltrate the criminal empire of bloodthirsty Asian crime lord Han (Shih Kien) through his annual international martial arts tournament. Lee spends his days taking on tournament combatants and nights breaking into the heavily guarded underground fortress, kicking the living tar out of anyone who stands in his way.
Chinese phrase translation: 促销(cùxiāo) promotion
促销(cùxiāo) promotion Usage:
“促销”是指企业为提高自己商品在市场上的占有率而进行的各种推销活动。比如通过广告宣传、降价等。The word “促销” refers to activities carried out by businesses that want to improve their market share. Some examples include advertising, price cuts, and so on.
Celebrate a Chinese-style Birthday
Western-style birthday celebrations with neatly wrapped gifts, colorful balloons and sweet cakes with candles are becoming more popular in China, Hong Kong, Macau, and Taiwan. However, Chinese culture has some distinct Chinese birthday customs. Learn how to celebrate a Chinese birthday.