《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
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．
New Year Picture (Nianhua) derives its name from the age-old custom of Chinese New Year decorations. A fascinating and popular art form, it in fact constitutes a separate branch of traditional Chinese ainting. The concept of New Year Picture refers to painted works made by local workshops and regularly posted inside and outside homes. New Year Picture encompasses all such paintings reflecting rural and urban lives, handmade by folk artisans, as well as those carved or produced and painted in local workshops. Folk New Yea~" Picture possesses colorful detail with abundant cultural and historical co~notations. here are five major categories of Chinese New Year Pictures discussed in this book: Door Gods, Folk Deities, Cute Babies and Beauties, Customs and Festivals, Stories and Local Operas. The principal images are explained with brief captions. Most of the New Year Pictures collected in this book are made by folk masters from every area of China.
The creators of Chinese folk art come from the working class masses of China's rural areas. They are mostly female laborers. A communal art, folk art would engender all of Chinese literature and all later art. Its presence is evident in everyday food, clothing, shelter and transportation; in traditional festivals, ceremonies and rituals, and in beliefs and taboos. As a living example of cultural heritage, it shows the continuity of Chinese culture from primitive society to present, a culture that bears distinct national and geographical characteristics. With this heritage, Chinese culture boasts the longest history and the richest historical sources, and of all cultures, considers itself the most widely shared and the most geographically distinct. Its cultural implication and art form accumulate a historical culture of 7,000-8,000 years dating back to primitive society.
I he art of stone carving has a long history in China. Created with astonishing skill, Chinese stone carvings are artistically appealing, highly functional as well as decorative, revealing distinctive national features and regional variations. This book deals with the history, varieties and schools of Chinese stone carving. It gives readers a comprehensive understanding of this time-honored folk art in concise terms.
The art of clay figure modeling in China boasts a long history that dates back to the Neolithic Age (about 4,000 to 10,000 years B.E). For instance, some pottery pigs and sheep have been discovered at the 6,000 to 7,000-year-old Hemudu site in Zhejiang Province. And the life-size terra cotta warriors and horses unearthed in 1974 from the mausoleum of the First Emperor (259-210 BC) of the Qin Dynasty (221-206 BC) have been referred to as the "Eighth Wonder of the Ancient World." In fact, archaeologists have excavated a great number of pottery figurines, animals, chariots, and boats from the tombs of the following Han Dynasty (206 BC-AD 220). Naturally, the funeral custom of burying figurines and objects with the dead gave impetus to the development of clay sculpture at that time.
《中国旗袍》向您讲述了旗袍是殖民化时代的、东方的、女性的、摩登的和性感的服饰神话。旗袍将东方传统和摩登风格混为一体，其似是而非的文化语义，代表了20世纪中国文化本质上的暧昧性。
Chinese folk toys have a long history. Folk toys were rooted in folk customs, and then spread, developed and evolved among the masses. Full of rural flavor, these toys made by folk artisans contain profound cultural significance. This book introduces Chinese folk toys, including their history and classification, along the main threads of seasons, customs and festivals. With over 200 photographs of folk toys from different areas of China, this book will vividly introduce readers to traditional Chinese toys including their significant cultural connotations.
Chinese literature is jointly created by 56 nationalities.Apart from Han nationality, the minorities also have their long and glorious history. The literature created by Chinese minoritiescan compare with Han nationality in quantity and quality. TheChinese ethnic minority literature is a general term for the litera-ture of all the minorities except Han nationality within China.
中国结是中国的一种古老的民间艺术，它是以柔软的五彩丝绳为材料，通过灵巧的双手把各种蕴涵吉祥的图案编成美丽的结饰。 中国结的历史悠久，它起源于中国的上古时代，作为结饰的形成是在周代，广泛使用于明清时代。在现代中国结也有广泛的应用：如装饰在服装、服饰上、家居装饰上；有的甚至于把中国结的形象用于标志设计上，例如中国联通的标志、2008年北京申奥的标志都是出自传统中国结的造型演化而来的。中国结已经成为现人共追慕中国古老文化的一种“情节”了。 本片介绍基本的七种中国结编结方法。
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.
外国人选购中国书画的实用指南，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.
Die chinesische Holzschnitzkunst ist eine besondere Form der Bildhauerei. Sie blickt auf eine lange Geschichte zurück und hat einen hohen Grad an Kunstfertigkeit entwickelt. Sie dient sowohl praktischen wie auch dekorativen Zwecken. Dieses Buch betrachtet die chinesische Holzschnitzerei unter vier Gesichtspunkten: die historische Entwicklung der Holzbildhauerei in China, die Hauptmerkmale der einzelnen Stilrichtungen, die meistverbreiteten Motive in der Schnitzkunst und die Ornamentik volkstümlicher Holzarchitektur. Darüber hinaus versammelt der Band mehr als 200 Abbildungen von nahezu 40 Stilrichtungen der Holzschnitzerei, begleitet von detailreichen Erl uterungen, die dem Leser die sthetik der traditionellen chinesischen Holzbildhauerei erschliessen.
在将近上千年的时间里，中国无论在经济上还是文化上，都遥遥领先于世界其他国家，以至于伏尔泰曾经这样赞颂中国： 中国人在道德和政治经济学、农业、生活必需的技艺等等方面已臻完美境地。 古人所取得的巨大成就，既是中国人无上的荣誉，也成了中国人甜蜜的负担。事实上，几乎后来所兴起的任何一种新的思想，都可以在更早的古人那里找到类似的说法，甚至在很多时候，古人说得更为清晰和透彻。这种独特的情形，逐渐造就了中国人重继承而不重开创的品格。中国的人文学者，更看重 言必有据 ， 字字皆有出处 ，强调自己的思想是溯源于古代的某位学者，而轻视那种标新立异、违背古人原则的理论。当贵古贱今成为一种社会风气时，即使要阐述一种全新的思想，也往往要先披上一层古人的外衣，借助于对古代典籍的再诠释而实现。也正因为如此，
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.
