This interesting discussion on the origins of Chinese last names and clan names shows how the tradition has evolved from the matriarchal to the patriarchal practice. This segment looks into the selection of Chinese names. How can one find a good name with strong virtue?
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Professor Cecilia Lindqvist sets out to understand Chinese people through Chinese characters.
Those learning the sword may think of all the chivalry and heroic qualities associated with such, but further practice will lead to a deeper understanding of such notions.
This video is an introduction to the art of the Wudang Sword and the life of Master Chen, a world-renowned martial artist.
It is truly an amazing sight to watch a master cut intricate patterns with merely a pair of scissors and a piece of paper! Paper cutting is a traditional art form, which is still popular in China today. Watch how Ms. Ai, a master at paper cutting, continually expands her business and, at the same time, helps fellow women to earn extra income through paper cutting.
Dun is devastated when his very own script is given away and his lines delivered by someone else.
Adv-Intermediate
Find out the two most important abilities necessary to learning Chinese calligraphy.
Adv-Intermediate
Learn which the most important abilities necessary for studying Chinese calligraphy are.
Dun is gearing up for his first television appearance as a commentator for Supreme Entertainment.
The story continues with Liu Bang plotting to seize the strategically-important Guanzhong area with a clever tactic of deception dubbed "To Secretly Cross at Chencang." After defeating Xiang Yu, Liu Bang went on to found the Han Dynasty.
It is truly an amazing sight to watch a master cut intricate patterns with merely a pair of scissors and a piece of paper! Paper cutting is a traditional art form, which is still popular in China today. Watch how Ms. Ai, a master at paper cutting, continually expands her business and, at the same time, helps fellow women to earn extra income through paper cutting.
Why do parents these days have their children learn Western instruments instead of traditional Chinese instruments?
Famous guests discuss the wide variety of traditional Chinese bamboo and stringed musical instruments.
Intermediate
The growing strength of China as an economic superpower is both a source of awe and concern for other countries.
"Four Eyes" is now a manager at his father's company while his best friend, Dun, is still hot and heavy into video games, working at a game shop and commentating on games as a hobby.
Intermediate
Learn the story behind the idiom, “To exhort people to do good.”
Adv-Intermediate
The story behind this idiom about deception comes from one of the most famous and fabled chapters in Chinese history, the much-dramatized rivalry between Xiang Yu and Liu Bang. After both generals helped to bring down the Qin Dynasty, Xiang Yu divided China into 18 kingdoms, taking vast, fertile territory for himself and giving Liu Bang remote, mountainous land.
After failing to find work and watching his girlfriend drive off with her director, "Four Eyes" decides to work for his father's company.
"Four Eyes" leaves his friends behind and finds a girlfriend in the city. Refusing to work for his father's company, he begins an unfruitful job search.
This interesting discussion on the origins of Chinese last names and clan names shows how the tradition has evolved from the matriarchal to the patriarchal practice. This segment explores a few common family names- their origins, whether they were last or clan names, etc.
Intermediate
Learn the story behind the idiom, “To exhort people to do good.”
This video details the types of teaware suitable for preparing Pu'er tea as well as a simple method for preparing a serving of it.
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