From where do your emotions and feelings—such as love, envy and conscience originate？ The heart! At least, that is the traditional, and widely held, beief, That is why the words “心 xīn” and “心肠 xīncháng...From where do your emotions and feelings—such as love, envy and conscience originate？ The heart! At least, that is the traditional, and widely held, beief, That is why the words “心 xīn” and “心肠 xīncháng,” both of which mean “heart,” are used in so many Chinese expressions involving emotions and emotional situations. The following are some examples：展开更多
I have been living in Beijing since the end of August 1999. I love living here. While studying Chinese, I am fascinated by the richness of the language, which is steeped in history and culture. The following are some ...I have been living in Beijing since the end of August 1999. I love living here. While studying Chinese, I am fascinated by the richness of the language, which is steeped in history and culture. The following are some expressions, the implications of which may not be very obvious by looking at their literal meanings. For me, it is great fun to learn such expressions.展开更多
I have been living in Beijing since the end of August 1999. I love living here. While studying Chinese, I am fascinated by the richness of the language, which is steeped in history and culture. The following are some ...I have been living in Beijing since the end of August 1999. I love living here. While studying Chinese, I am fascinated by the richness of the language, which is steeped in history and culture. The following are some expressions, the implications of which may not be very obvious by looking at their literal meanings. For me, it is great fun to learn such expressions.展开更多
China and ＂change＂ have been synonymous during the past two decades, as double-digit economic growth has radically transformed the nation .Women of China recently interviewed numerous expatriates who have lived in C...China and ＂change＂ have been synonymous during the past two decades, as double-digit economic growth has radically transformed the nation .Women of China recently interviewed numerous expatriates who have lived in China for several years, and who have long-term plans to remain in the country. Their comments about China vary, depending on where they have lived and what they have done, yet, their views present a collage - of the rapid modernization, cultural evolution and various curious stories - of the changes in China. Their observations are thoughtful - and inspiring.展开更多
文摘From where do your emotions and feelings—such as love, envy and conscience originate？ The heart! At least, that is the traditional, and widely held, beief, That is why the words “心 xīn” and “心肠 xīncháng,” both of which mean “heart,” are used in so many Chinese expressions involving emotions and emotional situations. The following are some examples：
文摘I have been living in Beijing since the end of August 1999. I love living here. While studying Chinese, I am fascinated by the richness of the language, which is steeped in history and culture. The following are some expressions, the implications of which may not be very obvious by looking at their literal meanings. For me, it is great fun to learn such expressions.
文摘I have been living in Beijing since the end of August 1999. I love living here. While studying Chinese, I am fascinated by the richness of the language, which is steeped in history and culture. The following are some expressions, the implications of which may not be very obvious by looking at their literal meanings. For me, it is great fun to learn such expressions.
文摘China and ＂change＂ have been synonymous during the past two decades, as double-digit economic growth has radically transformed the nation .Women of China recently interviewed numerous expatriates who have lived in China for several years, and who have long-term plans to remain in the country. Their comments about China vary, depending on where they have lived and what they have done, yet, their views present a collage - of the rapid modernization, cultural evolution and various curious stories - of the changes in China. Their observations are thoughtful - and inspiring.
