There are many different Chinese idioms out there that people use today in modern Chinese. "Dui Niu Tan Qin" literally means, "Playing the Zither for a Cow." It means that some people will just never understand or appreciate certain things.
The original singer of this song is David Tao, a popular Taiwanese Golden Melody Award-winning singer-songwriter. He is well-known for creating a crossover genre of R&B and hard rock tunes. Let's hear the female version of "Just A Friend" by Robynn and Kendy, two very talented musicians.
"Dahood" is a very unique shoe store in Shanghai. Find out how we spoil our feet in a very stylish way.
Meijia and Lubu have a Japanese visitor who might be able to solve their rent problem. How will they trick him into staying?
This story is about Han Prime Minister Cao Cao's six-year-old son, Cao Chong (196 to 208 B.C.). The theory this little boy used to weigh an elephant is similar to Archimedes' Principle (287 to 212 B.C.), which is that the weight of an object submerged in fluid is equal to the weight of the displaced fluid.
Ever wonder what the origins of the Qingming Festival are? This video explains the stories and significance of the traditional holiday and the many ways it is celebrated.
Fang Da Tong's forte is his canny ability to arrange soft and layered melodies,combining a wide range of instruments and moods in one song. His latest album is a collection of catchy, melodic, mid-tempo soul and R&B portraying the many facets of love. Listen to this cute song about a very shy guy in love.
This song is often sung at reunion celebrations for schools from elementary schools to universities. "They must have grown old... Where are they? Just like that… we are on our different paths."
When Zhan Bo's sister saw right through his feelings for Wan Yu, she encouraged him to ask her out a date, teaching him the big secret behind a successful date.
Shanghai's subway system is quickly becoming the world's largest. In today's video, learn how to use one of the most advanced and extensive subway systems in the world - in Chinese!
The giving of hongbao, otherwise known as lucky money, is an age-old tradition for the Chinese New Year. Here is a brief introduction to its interesting history and some less traditional ideas of what to send as hongbao!
This Spring Festival, are you coming back home? Do you have a million reasons not to go home for the Spring Festival? This video is dedicated to all the parents in the world.
This well-known story commonly used to educate children on the values of courtesy and fraternal love involves four-year-old Kong Rong giving up some larger pears to his older and younger brothers. Still employed in current times, this text has been used for elementary education since the Song Dynasty.
I vaguely remember that in my childhood, clouds were floating in a sky that was so blue. You said you wanted to take my hands to walk with me 'til the end of time. I can never let go of that last piece of warmth- the warmth you gave me.
Listen to this make-believe story about how the twelve animals were selected to be the animals of the Chinese Zodiac. What terrible thing did the rat do to get its bad reputation and why do cats hate rats?!
Confused as to why Chinese New Year falls on a different day every year? This helpful video explains the basics of China's lunar calendar, which dictates the dates of many traditional holidays in China.
Wang Feng is a pop rock musician. Although he was trained as a viola player at the prestigious Central Conservatory of Music, he gave up his classical music career to form a rock band called No. 43 Baojia Street in the 1990s. Virtually every Chinese person has heard of his inspirational single, "Fly Higher." When idealism has been smothered by reality, we need more such uplifting songs.
This idiom indicates that something seemingly bad may turn out to have been a good thing in the end, a blessing in disguise. The story in the video explains it quite well. And, while the idiom can also have the opposite meaning (a good thing becoming something bad), the former is more frequently used.
Introducing 30 kinds of animals in Mandarin. Include the most common kinds such as dog, cat, pig, chicken.
It's never a good idea to argue with your girlfriend because you will always end up apologizing for whatever you have done. So, why waste the effort? Just hug her and say, "You were right and I was wrong!"
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