Find out why the Chinese are so fond of red in this book exploring the color as it relates to everything from women's clothing to the gods of sun, fire and war. It's the color of loyalty, nobility and love and a prized color at traditional Chinese weddings.
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Edwin Maher had a chance to work in China. In 2004, he went to work for CCTV-9 "CCTV English Channel," in the International Department as a news anchor and broadcasting consultant. My China Daily describes what it was like for him to be a foreigner in China. Confused...
This book begins with a general introduction of various“Chinese languages”, languages of different Chinese ethnic groups as well as the majority Han people. The relation between Mandarin Chinese and Chinese dialects is also explained with fair clarity. Through...
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This book is an overall introduction of Chinese ritual systems and the related social norms. The first part begins with an elaboration of the central Chinese concept Li, which carries a wide range of connotations including not only rites and rituals but also what are...
What kind of country is China? What kind of road has she traveled? What was her ancient civilization like? After you have read this book, you will find all the answers to these questions and more. You may go to China and discover a whole new world through reading...
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First among the ancient classics, the I Ching or Book of Changes is one of the world's most influential books, comparable to the Bible, the Koran, and the Upanishads.The I Ching's purpose is universal: to provide good counsel to its users in making decisions during...
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Chinese Made Fun is the first book which allows Mandarin Chinese learners the chance to improve their reading,writing and expand vocabulary skills, whilst discovering about different aspects of Chinese history, society and culture. This beautifully illustrated book...
History of Chinese Characters is part of a series of bilingual books called History of Chinese Civilization. Chinese characters are the oldest continuously used system of writing in the world. This book contains interesting and inspiring historical facts and...
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The word 'harem' often conjures up images of beautiful, half-dressed oriental women lounging in some stately pleasure dome, waiting for the opportunity to satisfy their masters. And in some ways this was not far from the truth. Tang Dynasty Emperor Xuanzong had...
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Introduction to Chinese Culture is the abbreviated edition of The Inheritance of Chinese Culture. It introduces the essence of Chinese culture with interesting content and a humorous style. This book includes eight topics, which include Chinese myths and legends,...
This book gives a brief account of the life stories and military and political deeds of 16 well-known emperors in different dynasties, hoping to help the readers have a better understanding of the monarchic system in China's feudal society. Each emperor is introduced...
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The nature of the Chinese empresses attending to state affairs was fairly complicated. Some had to represent their sons because the emperor was really too young to rule a dynasty; some, due to their ambition for monopolizing power, deliberately supported and...
