China and Chinese Culture

Welcome to the “China and Chinese Culture” section of Chinese4kids.net! Here, you’ll embark on a captivating journey through China’s rich heritage, traditions, and contemporary lifestyle. Discover historical insights, cultural traditions, art and literature, modern Chinese society, language nuances, cuisine, and breathtaking geography. Our engaging articles and interactive activities bring the essence of China to life, making it an exciting adventure for kids and culture enthusiasts alike. Dive in and start exploring the fascinating world of Chinese culture today!

Learn how to say "Happy Birthday" in Chinese, key phrases, traditions, and gift taboos in this guide to birthday celebrations in China!

How to Wish “Happy Birthday” in Chinese: A Guide to Birthday Celebrations in China

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Have you ever wondered how to wish someone a happy birthday in Chinese? Maybe you have a Chinese friend whose birthday is coming up, or you’re just curious about different cultural traditions. Either way, you’ve come to the right place! In this Birthday Wishes in Chinese and Celebration Guide in China, we’ll dive into how […]

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5 Fruits You Need to Prepare for Mid-Autumn Festival Celebration

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The Mid-Autumn Festival, also known as the Moon Festival, is a cherished holiday in Chinese culture. Celebrated on the 15th day of the eighth month of the lunar calendar, it’s a time for families to come together, admire the full moon, and enjoy delicious foods. (For more activities people celebrate this special day, read here.

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Teaching for Enlightenment: 8 Timeless Confucius Sayings on Education

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Confucius, also known as Kong Fuzi (孔夫子) or Master Kong, was a Chinese philosopher, teacher, and political figure who lived from 551 BCE to 479 BCE during the Spring and Autumn period of Chinese history. Confucius’ teachings and philosophy have had a profound and lasting influence on Chinese culture and beyond. His ideas formed the

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Celebrating the Dragon Boat Festival: A Fun-filled Experience for Kids to Learn Chinese Culture and Language #duanwufestival #dragonboatfestival #Chinesetradition #Chineseculture #Chineseforkids #端午节 #龙舟节 #儿童中文

Celebrating the Dragon Boat Festival: A Fun-filled Experience for Kids to Learn Chinese Culture and Language

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The Dragon Boat Festival, also known as Duanwu Festival, is an ancient Chinese holiday that holds great cultural significance. Celebrated on the fifth day of the fifth month of the lunar calendar, this festival honors Qu Yuan, a famous poet and statesman from ancient China. With its vibrant traditions and exciting activities, the Dragon Boat

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How Much Do You Know About Duanwu Jie – Dragon Boat Festival?

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Have you heard of Duanwu Jie, Dragon Boat Festival? If yes, fantastic! If not, read on… Dragon Boat Festival, also called Duanwu Jie (端午节）, together with Spring Festival and Mid-Autumn Festival, is one of the most important festivals in China.  It originated traditionally to remember the patriot poet Qu Yuan ((c. 340–278 BC)), who drowned himself in

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Lucky Phrases for Chinese New Year – Chinese Spring Festival Greetings

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During the Chinese New Year celebration, Chinese people like to greet each other with 吉祥话 (Jíxiáng huà). 吉祥话 literally means lucky phrases, lucky sayings, or lucky expressions. Chinese people use these lucky phrases to express their wishes for health, wealth, and good fortune to each other. Here you can find a list of lucky phrases.

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16 Chinese Proverbs on Teaching and Learning

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Phil Collins said, “in learning, you will teach, and in teaching, you will learn.” Indeed, teaching and learning many times are tied together: a good teacher is always a keen learner, and a good learner learns better when teaching to others. How do Chinese people view teaching and learning? Here are 16 Chinese proverbs on

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12 Chinese sayings about life that show you Chinese wisdom towards life. #Chinesesayings #Chinesewisdom #Chineesproverbs #inspiratiionalquote

12 Chinese Sayings about Life

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How do you view life in general? Is it sweet, or is it hard? What attitude do you think we should have for a fulfilling life? These questions are well discussed and answered in these Chinese sayings about life. In our lives, we experience joy, happiness, laughter, success, applause, love, friendship … as well as

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Chinese cuisine are different from western cuisine. On menus Chinese dishes are usually organised by cooking materials rather than courses. This article lists some popular Chinese dishes into courses hoping to serve as a Chinese food ordering guide for non-Chinese speakers. #Chinesecuisine #Chinese4kids #Chineseculture #Chinesefood #restaurantChinese #menu #learnChinese #mandarinChinese

Appetizer, Main Dishes and Dessert.. Let’s Categorize Chinese Dishes into Courses

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Having had meals with many friends in Chinese restaurants and it was always a struggle for my foreign friends to order from the menus. Well, apart from the fact that Chinese cuisine is very different, the way Chinese dishes are organised on menus is different: they are not organised by courses; instead , they are

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Year of the Rat – What Chinese to Learn

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When we say to learn a language, we should not stop at the language itself. Language is a vehicle of how people communicate, reflecting the history, culture and philosophy of the country. Traditional holidays, as the highlight of customs and culture, are indispensable for any language learner. For Chinese language learning, Chinese traditional festivals are surely

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10 Motivational quotes in Chinese- perfect for signature. #Chinese4kids #learnChinese #mandarinChinese #Chinesequotes #MotivationalChinesequote

10 Motivational Quotes in Chinese

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Another new school year is starting, what an exciting time of the year! To set this year a big success, let’s have a look at 10 selected motivational quotes in Chinese that can be used in signature or written on the front page of a notebook. #1 相信你自己！ xiāngxìn nǐ zìjǐ! Believe in yourself. ＃2

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Chinese vs Mandarin - are they different? Are they same? Learn the difference between Chinese and Mandarin. #Chinese4kids #LearnChinese #MandarinChinese

Chinese and Mandarin – Are they the same Chinese language?

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For many people who want to learn Chinese, it is confusing when they learn that what they are about to learn is “Mandarin”. What is Mandarin? Is it a different language other than Chinese? Or, are Chinese and Mandarin the same language? Indeed, these are very meaningful questions. Chinese vs Mandarin For non-Chinese people, the

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