Chinese currency is known as Yuan's. One Chinese Yuan = 0.146436 U.S. dollars. A picture above will be shown for a visual of money.
Wednesday, May 19, 2010
Chinese Curency
Chinese currency is known as Yuan's. One Chinese Yuan = 0.146436 U.S. dollars. A picture above will be shown for a visual of money.
Thursday, May 13, 2010
Chinese Medieval Manuscript
A section from a medieval Chinese manuscript with Chinese characters in it. The writing symbols here cannot be regarded as "The Chinese alphabet."
Wednesday, May 12, 2010
Chinese Cuisine
Chinese cuisine is widely popular, highly various and intended not for fastidious. The Chinese people tell, that they eat everything, that has four legs, except for tables. In most cases it is the simple preparation of the refined dishes from the limited number of components. Chinese cuisine can be conditionally divided into four regional categories: Peking and Shandon (with warm up rolls and pasta in the form of paper clips), slightly prepared meat and vegetables, Shanghai (the native land of "red" dishes and meat) and very spicy, with a lot of sauce of Chile. Tea - is one of the most widespread soft drinks besides coca-cola, it becomes all more popular while beer remains the most popular alcoholic drink. The word "wine" has set of values, beginning with drinks, drawn from every possible grasses, finishing rice vodka and wine with lizards, bees and pickled snakes. One more favourite drink is maotay which is made of corgo, with a smell of medical spirit, with success replacing gasoline and solvent of paints.
Chinese Writing
To many Westerners, Chinese literature remains a hidden seam in the rich culture of Chinese literature. As a matter of fact, it is a treasure of a very considerable number of brilliant and profound works as each dynasty, in the long history of China, has passed down its legacy of magnificent events and works. For 3500 years, they have woven a variety of genres and forms encompassing poetry, essays, fiction and drama; each in its own way reflecting the social climate of its day through the high spirit of art. Chinese literature has its own values and tastes, its own reigning cultural tradition and its own critical system of theory.
Chronologically, it can be divided into four main periods: classical literature, modern literature, contemporary literature and the present-age literature
Chronologically, it can be divided into four main periods: classical literature, modern literature, contemporary literature and the present-age literature
Chinese Art
It is common knowledge that China has a long history and glorious history in both arts and traditional crafts. These are just two of the many jewels in China's over five thousand-year culture. The arts and crafts are not only the embodiment of the people's longing for aesthetic beauty for themselves and as gifts for others, but also great treasures for China and the rest of the world. Many of the master artisans have had their skills handed down via one generation to the next so that only the offspring of such an artisan could learn the necessary skills required. The result being that they are the most valuable treasures both for a family and for the nation.
Of all the Chinese arts and crafts, the most representative are Bronze Vessels, Folk Toys, Embroidery, Calligraphy, Music, Opera, Painting, Cloisonne, Jade, Kites, Lacquer Ware, Paper-Cuttings, Porcelain, Pottery, Seals, and Silk. They are not only a vivid reflection of Chinese culture but also the embodiment of both the Chinese people, and of the nation itself.
Of all the Chinese arts and crafts, the most representative are Bronze Vessels, Folk Toys, Embroidery, Calligraphy, Music, Opera, Painting, Cloisonne, Jade, Kites, Lacquer Ware, Paper-Cuttings, Porcelain, Pottery, Seals, and Silk. They are not only a vivid reflection of Chinese culture but also the embodiment of both the Chinese people, and of the nation itself.
Chinese Education
A good education has always been highly valued in China, as the people believe that education ensures not only the future and development of the individual but also the family and the country as a whole.
Passed down from ancient times, the maxim from the Three-Character Scripture that says 'if no proper education is given to children, their nature will go bad' has proved to be true. The great master Confucius taught us that 'it is a pleasure to learn something and to try it out at intervals'. Similarly, numerous students have been convinced that 'reading books excels all other careers'. The records tell us that Mencius' mother became an example to millions of mothers who were keen for their children to be talented. - she moved her home three times in order to choose a fine neighborhood in which Mencius could be effectively influenced.
As far back as the Shang Dynasty (16th century BC - 11th century BC), inscriptions on bones or tortoise shells were the simple records of teaching and learning. In the Western Zhou Dynasty (11th century BC - 771 BC), nobles built schools to teach their children, as their offsprings would be the officials of the future, while those who were gifted but of poor families could but dream of approaching state affairs. The development of education system led to a form of evaluation that became the means by which dynastic China appointed those with talents as officials. In general, this process can be divided into three periods - 'chaju' and 'zhengpi' in the Han Dynasty, the 'jiupin zhongzheng' system from Han to the Northern and Southern Dynasties, and the Imperial Examination which survived from the Sui Dynasty (589 - 618) right through to the last feudal dynasty Qing Dynasty (1644 - 1911).
Passed down from ancient times, the maxim from the Three-Character Scripture that says 'if no proper education is given to children, their nature will go bad' has proved to be true. The great master Confucius taught us that 'it is a pleasure to learn something and to try it out at intervals'. Similarly, numerous students have been convinced that 'reading books excels all other careers'. The records tell us that Mencius' mother became an example to millions of mothers who were keen for their children to be talented. - she moved her home three times in order to choose a fine neighborhood in which Mencius could be effectively influenced.
As far back as the Shang Dynasty (16th century BC - 11th century BC), inscriptions on bones or tortoise shells were the simple records of teaching and learning. In the Western Zhou Dynasty (11th century BC - 771 BC), nobles built schools to teach their children, as their offsprings would be the officials of the future, while those who were gifted but of poor families could but dream of approaching state affairs. The development of education system led to a form of evaluation that became the means by which dynastic China appointed those with talents as officials. In general, this process can be divided into three periods - 'chaju' and 'zhengpi' in the Han Dynasty, the 'jiupin zhongzheng' system from Han to the Northern and Southern Dynasties, and the Imperial Examination which survived from the Sui Dynasty (589 - 618) right through to the last feudal dynasty Qing Dynasty (1644 - 1911).
Chinese Holiday's
China has 16 legal festivals, including New Year's Day, Spring Festival, May Day, National Day, Qingming Festival, Dragon Boat Festival and Mid-Autumn Festival when all Chinese people will be on vacation. The other nine are for special industries or specific people like Women's Day, Arbor Day, Youth Day, International Nurse Day, Children's Day, Anniversary of the Founding of the Chinese Communist Party (the Party's Birthday) and Army Day of the Chinese People's Liberation Army, Teacher's Day, and Journalists' Day. At the festivals, people can enjoy the legal holidays. Always a lot of people go out of their homes for traveling or shopping.
Chinese Religion
Confucianism, Taoism and Buddhism are the three major religions in China, although it is true to say that Confucianism is a school of philosophy rather than a religion.
Generally speaking, Chinese people do not have a strong religious inclination but despite this the three main faiths have had a considerable following. The fact that Confucianism is a philosophy rather than religion meant that it became the orthodox doctrine for Chinese intellectuals in the days of the feudalist society. However, these intellectuals did not stick to their doctrine as a believer clings to his belief. Someone summarized the true attitude of Chinese intellectuals as - they followed the teachings of Confucius and Mencius when they were successful but would turn to Taoism when they were frustrated.
Generally speaking, Chinese people do not have a strong religious inclination but despite this the three main faiths have had a considerable following. The fact that Confucianism is a philosophy rather than religion meant that it became the orthodox doctrine for Chinese intellectuals in the days of the feudalist society. However, these intellectuals did not stick to their doctrine as a believer clings to his belief. Someone summarized the true attitude of Chinese intellectuals as - they followed the teachings of Confucius and Mencius when they were successful but would turn to Taoism when they were frustrated.
Bibliography
1) “China.” The World Book Encyclopedia. 2003 ed.
2) Behnke, Alison. China in Pictures. New York: Learner Publications Company, 2003
3) “China.” Ask About Asia. 2003 ed.
4) Steele, Philip. Journey Through China. New Jersey: Troll Associates, 1991
5) Keeler, Stephen. Passport to China. New York: 1994
6) “China.” Countries of the World. 1990 ed.
2) Behnke, Alison. China in Pictures. New York: Learner Publications Company, 2003
3) “China.” Ask About Asia. 2003 ed.
4) Steele, Philip. Journey Through China. New Jersey: Troll Associates, 1991
5) Keeler, Stephen. Passport to China. New York: 1994
6) “China.” Countries of the World. 1990 ed.
China's History
China, one of the countries that can boast of an ancient civilization, has a long and mysterious history - almost 5,000 years of it! Like most other great civilizations of the world, China can trace her culture back to a blend of small original tribes which have expanded till they became the great country we have today.
It is recorded that Yuanmou man is the oldest hominoid in China and the oldest dynasty is Xia Dynasty. From the long history of China, there emerge many eminent people that have contributed a lot to the development of the whole country and to the enrichment of her history. Among them, there are emperors like Li Shimin (emperor Taizong of the Tang), philosophers like Confucius, great patriotic poets like Qu Yuan and so on.
Chinese society has progressed through five major stages - Primitive Society, Slave Society, Feudal Society, Semi-feudal and Semi-colonial Society, and Socialist Society. The rise and fall of the great dynasties forms a thread that runs through Chinese history, almost from the beginning. Since the founding of the People's Republic of China on October 1st, 1949, China has become a socialist society and become stronger and stronger.
It is recorded that Yuanmou man is the oldest hominoid in China and the oldest dynasty is Xia Dynasty. From the long history of China, there emerge many eminent people that have contributed a lot to the development of the whole country and to the enrichment of her history. Among them, there are emperors like Li Shimin (emperor Taizong of the Tang), philosophers like Confucius, great patriotic poets like Qu Yuan and so on.
Chinese society has progressed through five major stages - Primitive Society, Slave Society, Feudal Society, Semi-feudal and Semi-colonial Society, and Socialist Society. The rise and fall of the great dynasties forms a thread that runs through Chinese history, almost from the beginning. Since the founding of the People's Republic of China on October 1st, 1949, China has become a socialist society and become stronger and stronger.
Tuesday, May 11, 2010
The Chinese National Anthem (Requires Javascript and/or Flash player to play the video.)
This is the Chinese National Anthem:
Here is a shorter easier to understand video if you had trouble seeing the other video above:
Here is a shorter easier to understand video if you had trouble seeing the other video above:
Monday, May 10, 2010
Chinese Government & Economy
The Chinese government is known as the People's Republic of China, to outside countries it is known as Communist China. An abbreviation for the government is "PRC."
The president of China Hu Jintao, the Vice President is Xi Jinping. The Chinese currency is in Yuan's. China is also a powerhouse, China makes many goods many people from across the world use. China is an international industrial country to supply other countries goods. China is regional and global when it comes to importing and exporting goods from China to other countries or other countries to China.
The president of China Hu Jintao, the Vice President is Xi Jinping. The Chinese currency is in Yuan's. China is also a powerhouse, China makes many goods many people from across the world use. China is an international industrial country to supply other countries goods. China is regional and global when it comes to importing and exporting goods from China to other countries or other countries to China.
Sunday, May 9, 2010
Websites used
For the pictures and geography posts,
http://www.google.com
http://www.wiki.answers.com/
http://wikipedia.org/
http://www.google.com
http://www.wiki.answers.com/
http://wikipedia.org/
The Chinese Flag
The Chinese flag has changed many times throughout time. A picture above of the Chinese Flag is the newest model.
Chinese Geography
China is located in southeast Asia on the South China Sea and East China Sea (Both of these sea's are in the Pacific Ocean). China's approximate coordinates are (100° North , 40° East. China has lots of different mountain ranges and plateaus, including Mount Everest, the highest mountain in the world. China also has one of the worlds largest plateaus; The Tibetan Plateau with an average elevation of 4,500 meters, the highest and biggest plateau in the world, covering 2.5 million square kilometers.
China has many geographical landmarks including Mount Everest, The Great Wall of China, The Tibetan Plateau, Longsheng Rice Terrace, Li River in Guangx, Taklamakan Desert, and the Luoping in Yunnan. Pictures will be above for a visual aid. The Chinese climate during summer is usually warm with storms and rain showers. But during winter it can bring up a monstorous blizzard. During the summer the biggest storms are known as monsoons and typhoons. These bigger storms usually are fueled by the warm waters of the Pacific Ocean and if the storms are over the ocean long enough a global superstorm can be formed and this can leave whatever cities it hits without power for many days at a time.
China has many geographical landmarks including Mount Everest, The Great Wall of China, The Tibetan Plateau, Longsheng Rice Terrace, Li River in Guangx, Taklamakan Desert, and the Luoping in Yunnan. Pictures will be above for a visual aid. The Chinese climate during summer is usually warm with storms and rain showers. But during winter it can bring up a monstorous blizzard. During the summer the biggest storms are known as monsoons and typhoons. These bigger storms usually are fueled by the warm waters of the Pacific Ocean and if the storms are over the ocean long enough a global superstorm can be formed and this can leave whatever cities it hits without power for many days at a time.
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