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Origins of Chinese Names (2010 Edition - EPUB)

2018-09-24 Comics & Graphic Novels
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Release : 2018-09-24
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Book Synopsis Origins of Chinese Names (2010 Edition - EPUB) by : Lim SK

Download or read book Origins of Chinese Names (2010 Edition - EPUB) written by Lim SK. This book was released on 2018-09-24. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Did you know that if your surname is Ji and Jiang, it would mean that you are actually a descendant of the legendary emperors? And interestingly, the predecessors who fled from the despotic King Zhou of the Shang Dynasty named themselves after the things that saved them: Li, which stood for the wild fruit muzi, and Lin, the forest which was a hide-out from the king! Find out more fascinating details about 100 Chinese family names: * Difference between surnames and clan names. * Stories related to the most common surnames: Li, Wang, Zhang, Liu, Chen, Yang, Huang, and more. * Naming traditions; names and fortune; manner of addressing. As the book covers the entire span of recorded Chinese history from the past to the present, you will find it an eye-opener as a reference manual and a delightful source of little-known facts.

Origins of Chinese Cuisine (2010 Edition - EPUB)

2018-09-03 Comics & Graphic Novels
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Release : 2018-09-03
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Book Synopsis Origins of Chinese Cuisine (2010 Edition - EPUB) by : Xu Shitao

Download or read book Origins of Chinese Cuisine (2010 Edition - EPUB) written by Xu Shitao. This book was released on 2018-09-03. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Chinese cuisine is so well-known in the world that even people who know little else about the country and its culture have heard about or tasted Chinese food. Origins of Chinese Cuisine showcases some of the most famous and best-relished dishes. Here you will learn about: * Unique characteristics of each regional cuisine * Fascinating stories behind these selected dishes * Their development into their present-day form * Some of the lavish and singular banquet styles The dishes introduced here, including 'Buddha Jumps Over the Wall' and 'Peking Roast Duck', are some of the most popular among scores of delicious and extraordinary dishes, and this entertaining account will no doubt delight fans of Chinese cuisine.

Origins of Chinese Culture (2010 Edition - EPUB)

2018-09-13 Comics & Graphic Novels
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Release : 2018-09-13
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Book Synopsis Origins of Chinese Culture (2010 Edition - EPUB) by : Li Xiaoxiang

Download or read book Origins of Chinese Culture (2010 Edition - EPUB) written by Li Xiaoxiang. This book was released on 2018-09-13. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Origins of Chinese Culture guides you through the perplexing maze of all things Chinese. Pick up interesting facts about the "Four Treasures of the Study"--the brush, ink, paper and inkstone--which form the cornerstone of Chinese culture. Be enthralled by the charming stories of Chinese icons: * Cao Cao, who hinted that he wanted a door widened just by writing a character on the door. * Shi Kuang, whose music was said to resurrect the dead. * Wu Daozi, who never completed his paintings for fear that they would come alive. You will be amazed by the wisdom and exquisite allure of Chinese culture, and be treated to insights into Chinese music, weiqi, xiangqi, calligraphy and painting!

Origins of Chinese Tea and Wine (2010 Edition - EPUB)

2018-10-02 Comics & Graphic Novels
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Release : 2018-10-02
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Book Synopsis Origins of Chinese Tea and Wine (2010 Edition - EPUB) by : Asiapac Editorial

Download or read book Origins of Chinese Tea and Wine (2010 Edition - EPUB) written by Asiapac Editorial. This book was released on 2018-10-02. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Tea and wine have a long history in China. In fact, both have become firmly entrenched in the culture and customs of the Chinese people, featuring prominently in the traditional rites of ancestral worship and in social situations. Discover the origins and varieties of tea and wine, and learn about: * Famous Chinese teas and wines * The etiquette and methods for preparing and serving tea and wine * The health-giving properties of tea and wine * Unique customs practised among the minority peoples in China * Interesting facts and ancient stories relating to tea and wine Not only will this book entertain and inspire, it will enrich your understanding of the Chinese culture!

Popular Chinese Fables (2010 Edition - EPUB)

2018-12-21 Comics & Graphic Novels
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Release : 2018-12-21
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Book Synopsis Popular Chinese Fables (2010 Edition - EPUB) by : Wu Jingyu

Download or read book Popular Chinese Fables (2010 Edition - EPUB) written by Wu Jingyu. This book was released on 2018-12-21. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: One of the earliest literary works of mankind is in the form of fables. Bedside stories told to children by mothers or grannies contained a great deal of fables. Fables are made up of amusing anecdotes which are interesting, educational, thought-provoking, delightful and enjoyable to people of all ages. Ancient these fables may seem, but when they are summarised into their pithy titles, they become idioms of common usage among the people even to these modern days. This book contains more than 70 Chinese fables that have been handed down from ancient times, told with lively comic illustrations by Chinese cartoonist Tian Hengyu who is renowned for his expressive illustrations with crisp and clear-cut lines. You are sure to be amused as you go through all these ancient stories and you will also be amazed by the subtlety and succinctness of meaning conveyed by them.

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