In 101 Stories for foreigners to Understand Chinese People Yiand Bryan Ellis tell stories about their experiences living inChina to introduce elements of Chinese culture,etiquette andinterpersonal interaction. When they moved from New York City to Shanghai they readseveral guide books and thought they were pre-pared.But dozens ofsmall yet significant cultural differences caught them bysurprise! Three years(and numerous faux pass misunderstandings andmisinterpretations)later,they have written this book to helpreaders benefit from their experiences.Their stories explain boththe“what’s”and the“why’s”of Chinese customs,So that readers canbetter understand and appreciate the Chinese way of thinking andliving.Often,what seems bizarre and strange at first makes perfectsense if you see it from a Chinese perspective.Yi and Bryan haveenjoyed learning about Chinese culture and hope that the readerswill enjoy this journey of discovery as well.
This is a book focuse on the historical and current affairsconcerning stability and development in Xinjiang. It has beenwritten with the purpose of respecting history, clarifying thetruth, and basing on the reality.
外国人选购中国刺绣的实用指南,图文并茂,方便携带,实用性强。 How to Select series give you all the information you need to choose and buy jade, embroidery, tea, souvenirs, calligraphy and paintings in China with confidence. One in a series of three titles, it explains clearly and simply what to look for, where and how to shop in China, and questions you should ask. Great tips, price guides and cautionary advice ensure that you get the best value for your money.
《中国人的生活故事(第二辑)弱冠桃李》是《中国人的生活故事》系列读物的分册,是孔子学院总部/国家汉办专为汉语学习者选编的中文系列读物。本系列读物以腾讯网《中国人的一天》栏目为选题素材,通过呈现各行各业的普通中国人在一天中的工作、生活,向海内外的汉语学习者打开一扇了解当代中国社会之窗。图书以图带文,通过扫描二维码可以获得丰富多样的视听说资源,读者通过阅读本系列丛书,既可以通过图片、视频等直观感性地了解中国的地理、民俗、经济、社会、文化等,亦可在字里行间学习到全新、鲜活、实用的汉语语言知识。本书具有如下几个特色:地道丰富的中国社会和文化;图文并茂的趣味阅读;扫码提供真实丰富的视听说资源;覆盖老中青各年龄层读者;师生课堂内外教学、自学通用。《弱冠桃李》选取了6篇当代中国年轻人的故事
《中国人的生活故事(第二辑)三十而立》是《中国人的生活故事》系列读物的分册,是孔子学院总部/国家汉办专为汉语学习者选编的中文系列读物。本系列读物以腾讯网《中国人的一天》栏目为选题素材,通过呈现各行各业的普通中国人在一天中的工作、生活,向海内外的汉语学习者打开一扇了解当代中国社会之窗。图书以图带文,通过扫描二维码可以获得丰富多样的视听资源,读者通过阅读本系列丛书,既可以通过图片、视频等直观感性地了解中国的地理、民俗、经济、社会、文化等,亦可在字里行间学习到全新、鲜活、实用的汉语语言知识。《三十而立》选取了6个当代中国而立青年的故事,内容涉及中国的生育政策、电商网购狂欢、中国的春节、新疆的饮食文化、湖北汉绣、中国的电影等方方面面。本书具有如下几个特色:地道丰富的中国社会和文化;图
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《跟着罗罗游中国(罗罗去植树)》(作者林琳)由中国孔子学院教师与美国教师共同撰写文稿,美国著名儿童画家作画,在多个美国学校的小朋友中进行调研,反复修改而成。《跟着罗罗游中国(罗罗去植树)》以一个美国小孩的眼睛看中国,语言纯正、画面生动,妙趣横生,实为中英文双语教学的上佳读物。
Die chinesischen Neujahrsbilder (Nianhua) gehen auf die uralte chinesische Tradition der Neujahrsdekoration zurück. Neujahrsbilder sind eine faszinierende und beliebte Kunstform und nehmen innerhalb der traditionellen chinesischen Malerei einen eigenen Platz ein. Als Neujahrsbilder werden in lokalen Manufakturen hergestellte Bilder bezeichnet, die w hrend des chinesischen Neujahrs innerhalb und ausserhalb der Wohnungen angebracht werden. Unter dem Begriff Neujahrsbilder fallen alle zu diesem Zweck hergestellten Kunstwerke, die das Leben auf dem Land und in den St dten darstellen und von volkstümlichen Künstlern geschaffen oder in lokalen Manufakturen geschnitzt oder gemalt wurden. In diesem Band werden die wichtigsten Sujets der chinesischen Neujahrsbilder besprochen: Türg tter, Volksg tter, Kleinkinder und Sch nheiten, Brauchtum und Feiertage, Volkserz hlungen und lokale Opern. Die dargestellten Bilder werden mit kurzen Bildunterschriften erkl rt. Die meisten der in diesem Band zusammengestellten N
Ethnic architecture is mainly influenced by such factors as climate, environment,folk-customs, culture and history. Such architecture in China reflects the time period, the characferistics of the ethnic group, local and regional conditions as well as beliefs about life, all in combination with the natural environment. The structures are not only places for people to live, but also places for them to hold cultural activities. The architecture reflects the social concepts and aesthetic notions of the ethnic groups and due to its attention to ethic and conformity to rites and music it also expresses the national culture.
本书展示了吴礼冠的关于中国古民居的摄影作品100余幅,题材丰富,拍摄角度各异,并配上文字说明。他将镜头对准徽派民居、北京四合院、陕北窑洞、四川羌寨等中国古建筑中的特色遗存,用影像记录了全国16个省市区县的古民居,多角度地反映了中国古民居独特的历史积淀以及当地民居的风土人情,并且这些作品具有较高的文化和美学价值。
外国人选购中国茶的实用指南,图文并茂,方便携带,实用性强。 How to Select series give you all the information you need to choose and buy jade, embroidery, tea, souvenirs, calligraphy and paintings in China with confidence. One in a series of three titles, it explains clearly and simply what to look for, where and how to shop in China, and questions you should ask. Great tips, price guides and cautionary advice ensure that you get the best value for your money.
In the long process of Chinese history a lot of symbolic designs with auspicious meanings have been created.People use these designs to exorcize evil spirits,ask for blessing of various deities,and express their high hopes for life as well. Themed on good fortune,high rank,longevity,happiness,wealth,and prosperity,which represent all desires of those living in an agricultural society,the symbolic designs have been widely used either for festival celebrations or in people'Sdaily life such as house decorating,furniture carving and painting,handicrafts making,dress and personal ad ornment,etc. All in all,the symbolic designs and human activities involved constitute the elements of an“auspicious culture-an interesting cultural phenomenon peculiar to Chinese society.
河北省有个名叫“城子峪”的村庄,“城子峪”位于长城脚下,群山环抱,长城修筑者后裔张鹤珊一家就住在这里。四百多年前张家祖先亲手修建了这一带的长城。在《长城民间传说》一书中,张鹤珊对这段往事作了绘声绘色的讲述。当时修长城怎样运输建筑材料?为什么会“自修”了一座敌楼?什么原因使得城子峪一带的清明节与其他地方不同?风水对修长城有什么重要性?是谁派一群媳妇儿驻守一座敌楼?为什么要这样做…… 张鹤珊三十年如一日,志愿守护长城;他讲的长城传说故事生动有趣,闪耀着长城遗产的文化精神光芒。