Our host continues to ask his Beijing friends why they think Beijing is better than Shanghai. Roz says that Beijing is better because the roads are easier to find.
Our host, A Fu, asks Xiaobei what his ideal place to retire is. They also confront Jared in the Hall way about where his allegiances lie when it comes to the debate about which city is better, Beijing or Shanghai.
A Fu finishes by asking a friend what they think about living in Shanghai. He says he can't stand the cold winter. We also meet A Fu's wife who explains that home is what is comfortable to you and where your parents are.
The Voice of China contestant, Tan Weiwei, prepares to perform a song she composed with a Laoqiang music group from Huayin.
On The Voice of China, Tan Weiwei performs a song she composed with a Laoqiang music group from Huayin.
The judges of The Voice of China stand together in support of the Laoqiang music group from Huayin.
Learn about the Chinese naming system and some of the issues concerning names that are being encountered today.
The Chinese naming system is very complex. It follows precise rules, stating the differences between a person's last name, given name and courtesy name. In particular, the difference between the last two is strictly connected with the rituals that used to bring a child from childhood into adulthood in ancient China.
Chinese last names worked in a different way in the past than they do now. Chinese children used to get their mother's last name. That is because Chinese ancient society was matriarchal and divided into clans.
Through a detailed report of the Zhou Dynasty's history, we discover how the Chinese last name system worked and what has changed over the years and become today's practice.
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 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 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.
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?
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 continues to explore Chinese names with specific attention on Jia Bao Yu, a character in the Hong Lou Meng movie.
Master Tang Han explains the importance of character meaning as well as character tone when giving names and how to revise a problematic name.
Master Tang explains the significance of the name. How does the name of a business determine its destiny?
Master Tang further explains how the name of an enterprise embodies its guiding principles and how our names must not be taken lightly.
Many people are aware of the Western philosopher, Voltaire, but behind his famous quotes are the genius of a great Chinese thinker.
China is now an economic superpower, setting off a "Chinese Fever" that is now spreading all over the world.
It is becoming an increasing trend for schools to offer Chinese programs. Why are so many people turning to Chinese?
The growing strength of China as an economic superpower is both a source of awe and concern for other countries.
Professor Cecilia Lindqvist sets out to understand Chinese people through Chinese characters.
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