Seven Free Online Resources for Learning Chinese Faster
Are you learning Chinese?
Chances are, you've already searched the internet for information that'll help you learn Chinese. And what do you find? Lots of sites offering free information on learning Chinese.
I did an online search recently and realized that with all the information out there, it can be pretty confusing for a person who's just beginning to learn Chinese to figure out what's useful and what's not.
Where should you start? Which are the sites that offer you, the beginning Chinese learner, practical advice and Chinese phrases you can use immediately?
I decided to put together a select list of useful, free online resources to jump start your learning of Chinese and help you get better results in less time. :-)
Learn Chinese Resource #1:
**How to Learn Chinese with More Fun and in Less Time in Five Easy Steps
This step-by-step guide does two things: it gives you proven tips on how to approach the study of Chinese for better and faster results plus the 80% of listening, speaking, writing and reading basics you need to know when you're at the beginning stage of learning Chinese. Sign up for this 5-part mini-course at
http://www.living-chinese-symbols.com/learning-chinese
Learn Chinese Resource #2:
**Chinese Pod
Free, daily Chinese conversational audio mp3 lessons (called podcasts) based on real situations (ordering food, renting an apartment, talking about yourself etc.) you can download, listen and review on the go to start speaking Mandarin right away. Start with their New User Guide. Visit Chinese Pod at http://www.living-chinese-symbols.com/chinese-pod
Learn Chinese Resource#3
**Five Beginner Steps to Learning Chinese Faster
Real experiences of an American learning Chinese in China. This funny and useful “5 Beginner Steps to Learning Chinese Faster” free email course doesn't teach you Chinese but describes a beginner's strategy for how to get out into a real Chinese-speaking environment and learn it for yourself.
Sign up at http://www.living-chinese-symbols.com/master-chinese-faster
Learn Chinese Resource #4:
**BBC Real Chinese
For those who plan to travel to China, learn useful Chinese phrases (note: no Chinese characters, only in pinyin, the Romanized script) for introducing yourself, getting around, shopping, booking a hotel in China etc. in this interesting ten-part, online beginner's Mandarin course in slideshow format with text, images and audio followed by a one-minute video shot in China and cultural notes. Learn BBC Real Chinese at http://www.bbc.co.uk/languages/chinese/real_chinese/index.shtml
Learn Chinese Resource #5:
**Chinese Forums
Find like-minded, motivated Chinese learners to discuss topics related to learning Chinese and Chinese culture. Chinese-forums.com is an online community of people with an interest in learning Chinese language and culture. When you're just starting to learn Chinese, keeping yourself motivated is vital for getting results. This is where you'll find other motivated Chinese learners of all skill levels to exchange tips and information whether it's about overcoming difficulties in learning Chinese Mandarin or sharing your favorite Chinese movie or travel destination in China. Visit
http://www.chinese-forums.com.
Learn Chinese Resource #6:
**CRI Radio
A great site to read and listen to radio broadcasts in English and Chinese about China and life in China – China news, culture, sports, travel, entertainment etc. CRI Radio can be found at http://en.chinabroadcast.cn.
Learn Chinese Resource #7:
**Chinese Fonts
If you're not reading Chinese characters properly on your computer, like the chinese words for “learn Chinese” 学中文 follow the link to find out how to display and type Chinese fonts on your Windows or Mac computer: http://www.living-chinese-symbols.com/chinese-fonts.html
There you have it -- seven free online resources for learning Chinese faster.
If there's any "secret" to learning Chinese faster and with better results, it's this: learn a little, use a lot!
Don't be afraid of making mistakes, or fret about getting the pronunciation right.
Start by speaking Mandarin with Chinese friends whenever you can. There'll be lots of slip-ups along the way, but you'll be pleasantly surprised at how much you can accomplish in a short time!
About The Author
Liow Kah Joon’s Living-Chinese-Symbols site is a handy guide to the Chinese language and lifestyle. You can sign up for his free monthly Chinese Symbols ezine at http://www.living-chinese-symbols.com.
แสดงบทความที่มีป้ายกำกับ Chinese แสดงบทความทั้งหมด
แสดงบทความที่มีป้ายกำกับ Chinese แสดงบทความทั้งหมด
วันเสาร์ที่ 9 สิงหาคม พ.ศ. 2551
Seven Free Online Resources for Learning Chinese Faster
Seven Free Online Resources for Learning Chinese Faster
Are you learning Chinese?
Chances are, you've already searched the internet for information that'll help you learn Chinese. And what do you find? Lots of sites offering free information on learning Chinese.
I did an online search recently and realized that with all the information out there, it can be pretty confusing for a person who's just beginning to learn Chinese to figure out what's useful and what's not.
Where should you start? Which are the sites that offer you, the beginning Chinese learner, practical advice and Chinese phrases you can use immediately?
I decided to put together a select list of useful, free online resources to jump start your learning of Chinese and help you get better results in less time. :-)
Learn Chinese Resource #1:
**How to Learn Chinese with More Fun and in Less Time in Five Easy Steps
This step-by-step guide does two things: it gives you proven tips on how to approach the study of Chinese for better and faster results plus the 80% of listening, speaking, writing and reading basics you need to know when you're at the beginning stage of learning Chinese. Sign up for this 5-part mini-course at
http://www.living-chinese-symbols.com/learning-chinese
Learn Chinese Resource #2:
**Chinese Pod
Free, daily Chinese conversational audio mp3 lessons (called podcasts) based on real situations (ordering food, renting an apartment, talking about yourself etc.) you can download, listen and review on the go to start speaking Mandarin right away. Start with their New User Guide. Visit Chinese Pod at http://www.living-chinese-symbols.com/chinese-pod
Learn Chinese Resource#3
**Five Beginner Steps to Learning Chinese Faster
Real experiences of an American learning Chinese in China. This funny and useful “5 Beginner Steps to Learning Chinese Faster” free email course doesn't teach you Chinese but describes a beginner's strategy for how to get out into a real Chinese-speaking environment and learn it for yourself.
Sign up at http://www.living-chinese-symbols.com/master-chinese-faster
Learn Chinese Resource #4:
**BBC Real Chinese
For those who plan to travel to China, learn useful Chinese phrases (note: no Chinese characters, only in pinyin, the Romanized script) for introducing yourself, getting around, shopping, booking a hotel in China etc. in this interesting ten-part, online beginner's Mandarin course in slideshow format with text, images and audio followed by a one-minute video shot in China and cultural notes. Learn BBC Real Chinese at http://www.bbc.co.uk/languages/chinese/real_chinese/index.shtml
Learn Chinese Resource #5:
**Chinese Forums
Find like-minded, motivated Chinese learners to discuss topics related to learning Chinese and Chinese culture. Chinese-forums.com is an online community of people with an interest in learning Chinese language and culture. When you're just starting to learn Chinese, keeping yourself motivated is vital for getting results. This is where you'll find other motivated Chinese learners of all skill levels to exchange tips and information whether it's about overcoming difficulties in learning Chinese Mandarin or sharing your favorite Chinese movie or travel destination in China. Visit
http://www.chinese-forums.com.
Learn Chinese Resource #6:
**CRI Radio
A great site to read and listen to radio broadcasts in English and Chinese about China and life in China – China news, culture, sports, travel, entertainment etc. CRI Radio can be found at http://en.chinabroadcast.cn.
Learn Chinese Resource #7:
**Chinese Fonts
If you're not reading Chinese characters properly on your computer, like the chinese words for “learn Chinese” 学中文 follow the link to find out how to display and type Chinese fonts on your Windows or Mac computer: http://www.living-chinese-symbols.com/chinese-fonts.html
There you have it -- seven free online resources for learning Chinese faster.
If there's any "secret" to learning Chinese faster and with better results, it's this: learn a little, use a lot!
Don't be afraid of making mistakes, or fret about getting the pronunciation right.
Start by speaking Mandarin with Chinese friends whenever you can. There'll be lots of slip-ups along the way, but you'll be pleasantly surprised at how much you can accomplish in a short time!
About The Author
Liow Kah Joon’s Living-Chinese-Symbols site is a handy guide to the Chinese language and lifestyle. You can sign up for his free monthly Chinese Symbols ezine at http://www.living-chinese-symbols.com.
Are you learning Chinese?
Chances are, you've already searched the internet for information that'll help you learn Chinese. And what do you find? Lots of sites offering free information on learning Chinese.
I did an online search recently and realized that with all the information out there, it can be pretty confusing for a person who's just beginning to learn Chinese to figure out what's useful and what's not.
Where should you start? Which are the sites that offer you, the beginning Chinese learner, practical advice and Chinese phrases you can use immediately?
I decided to put together a select list of useful, free online resources to jump start your learning of Chinese and help you get better results in less time. :-)
Learn Chinese Resource #1:
**How to Learn Chinese with More Fun and in Less Time in Five Easy Steps
This step-by-step guide does two things: it gives you proven tips on how to approach the study of Chinese for better and faster results plus the 80% of listening, speaking, writing and reading basics you need to know when you're at the beginning stage of learning Chinese. Sign up for this 5-part mini-course at
http://www.living-chinese-symbols.com/learning-chinese
Learn Chinese Resource #2:
**Chinese Pod
Free, daily Chinese conversational audio mp3 lessons (called podcasts) based on real situations (ordering food, renting an apartment, talking about yourself etc.) you can download, listen and review on the go to start speaking Mandarin right away. Start with their New User Guide. Visit Chinese Pod at http://www.living-chinese-symbols.com/chinese-pod
Learn Chinese Resource#3
**Five Beginner Steps to Learning Chinese Faster
Real experiences of an American learning Chinese in China. This funny and useful “5 Beginner Steps to Learning Chinese Faster” free email course doesn't teach you Chinese but describes a beginner's strategy for how to get out into a real Chinese-speaking environment and learn it for yourself.
Sign up at http://www.living-chinese-symbols.com/master-chinese-faster
Learn Chinese Resource #4:
**BBC Real Chinese
For those who plan to travel to China, learn useful Chinese phrases (note: no Chinese characters, only in pinyin, the Romanized script) for introducing yourself, getting around, shopping, booking a hotel in China etc. in this interesting ten-part, online beginner's Mandarin course in slideshow format with text, images and audio followed by a one-minute video shot in China and cultural notes. Learn BBC Real Chinese at http://www.bbc.co.uk/languages/chinese/real_chinese/index.shtml
Learn Chinese Resource #5:
**Chinese Forums
Find like-minded, motivated Chinese learners to discuss topics related to learning Chinese and Chinese culture. Chinese-forums.com is an online community of people with an interest in learning Chinese language and culture. When you're just starting to learn Chinese, keeping yourself motivated is vital for getting results. This is where you'll find other motivated Chinese learners of all skill levels to exchange tips and information whether it's about overcoming difficulties in learning Chinese Mandarin or sharing your favorite Chinese movie or travel destination in China. Visit
http://www.chinese-forums.com.
Learn Chinese Resource #6:
**CRI Radio
A great site to read and listen to radio broadcasts in English and Chinese about China and life in China – China news, culture, sports, travel, entertainment etc. CRI Radio can be found at http://en.chinabroadcast.cn.
Learn Chinese Resource #7:
**Chinese Fonts
If you're not reading Chinese characters properly on your computer, like the chinese words for “learn Chinese” 学中文 follow the link to find out how to display and type Chinese fonts on your Windows or Mac computer: http://www.living-chinese-symbols.com/chinese-fonts.html
There you have it -- seven free online resources for learning Chinese faster.
If there's any "secret" to learning Chinese faster and with better results, it's this: learn a little, use a lot!
Don't be afraid of making mistakes, or fret about getting the pronunciation right.
Start by speaking Mandarin with Chinese friends whenever you can. There'll be lots of slip-ups along the way, but you'll be pleasantly surprised at how much you can accomplish in a short time!
About The Author
Liow Kah Joon’s Living-Chinese-Symbols site is a handy guide to the Chinese language and lifestyle. You can sign up for his free monthly Chinese Symbols ezine at http://www.living-chinese-symbols.com.
San Francisco Schools Connect to China and its Chinese Community
San Francisco Schools Connect to China and its Chinese Community
The Alice Fong Yu Alternative School
The Alice Fong Yu Alternative School, one San Francisco School, is the first Chinese immersion school in the United States. The school is designed as a two-way Chinese/English instructional environment. The school provides an outstanding educational experience for children of all backgrounds. All students at Alice Fong Yu develop competency in the Cantonese and English languages and use the two languages actively in the content curriculum. The school aims to have all students to be able to converse in and become literate in both English and Cantonese by 5th grade. The Mandarin language is added after the fifth grade. The Mandarin/English program is similar in scope and function to the Cantonese/English program. The program is intended to vigorously include the staff, parents, and students in cultural and language education. The Alice Fong Yu school uses parents and volunteers in a variety of enrichment programs such as, Performing Arts Workshop, Poets in the Schools, and science and library consultants.
The Alice Fong Yu Alternative School’s Chinese Exchange Program
Created in 2000, the exchange program sends the eighth grade class to Beijing to meet their Chinese pen pals. The program gives students the opportunity to use their knowledge of the Chinese language and culture in a real life experience. The students travel to Beijing and Hong Kong where they meet Chinese students their own age. This experience allows students to experience the culture first-hand and put their language skills to the ultimate test.
In January of 2005, the program came closer to being a true exchange program. San Francisco Schools through the Alice Fong Yu School hosted students and teachers from The Experimental High School Attached to Beijing Normal University. The selected students and two teachers from China stayed with host families and participated in classes and school functions including English, art and modern dance classes. The Chinese students were able to tour City College, the Chinese Consulate and many interesting tourist destinations in the San Francisco area. Both the local and Chinese students spent their time practicing English and Mandarin.
Dance and Art Students from San Francisco Schools Travel to China
Other programs in San Francisco Schools have allowed students to travel to China to participate in international exchanges and competitions. This summer five students from the San Francisco School of Arts will travel to ShenZhen, China as representatives of the United States at the ShenZhen International Culture and Arts Festival. As part of an Educational Exchange program facilitated by Dr. Marie Lee, Director of East/West Child Research and Development Center and former school administrator of the San Francisco Schools, all student expenses in China will be provided in full by the ShenZhen Nanshan Government. The five selected students will perform two dances, Chant of the Sirens and Basin Street Blues. The School of the Arts students were the only students from the United States invited to the Festival in 2006. The three hundred students at the Festival represented countries from around the world including: Australia/ New Zealand, Russia, Germany, Bulgaria, Canada, India, Taiwan, Hong Kong, and others. Along with performing at the Festival students will visit schools, attend art exhibitions, eat new foods, visit tourist locations, and learn about Chinese culture and language while staying with Chinese families and students.
About The Author
Stacy Andell is a staff writer for Schools K-12, Which provides free, in-depth reports on all U.S. public and private K-12 schools. Stacy has a nose for research and writes stimulating news and views on school issues.
View their website at: http://www.schoolsk-12.com/California/San-Francisco/index.html
The Alice Fong Yu Alternative School
The Alice Fong Yu Alternative School, one San Francisco School, is the first Chinese immersion school in the United States. The school is designed as a two-way Chinese/English instructional environment. The school provides an outstanding educational experience for children of all backgrounds. All students at Alice Fong Yu develop competency in the Cantonese and English languages and use the two languages actively in the content curriculum. The school aims to have all students to be able to converse in and become literate in both English and Cantonese by 5th grade. The Mandarin language is added after the fifth grade. The Mandarin/English program is similar in scope and function to the Cantonese/English program. The program is intended to vigorously include the staff, parents, and students in cultural and language education. The Alice Fong Yu school uses parents and volunteers in a variety of enrichment programs such as, Performing Arts Workshop, Poets in the Schools, and science and library consultants.
The Alice Fong Yu Alternative School’s Chinese Exchange Program
Created in 2000, the exchange program sends the eighth grade class to Beijing to meet their Chinese pen pals. The program gives students the opportunity to use their knowledge of the Chinese language and culture in a real life experience. The students travel to Beijing and Hong Kong where they meet Chinese students their own age. This experience allows students to experience the culture first-hand and put their language skills to the ultimate test.
In January of 2005, the program came closer to being a true exchange program. San Francisco Schools through the Alice Fong Yu School hosted students and teachers from The Experimental High School Attached to Beijing Normal University. The selected students and two teachers from China stayed with host families and participated in classes and school functions including English, art and modern dance classes. The Chinese students were able to tour City College, the Chinese Consulate and many interesting tourist destinations in the San Francisco area. Both the local and Chinese students spent their time practicing English and Mandarin.
Dance and Art Students from San Francisco Schools Travel to China
Other programs in San Francisco Schools have allowed students to travel to China to participate in international exchanges and competitions. This summer five students from the San Francisco School of Arts will travel to ShenZhen, China as representatives of the United States at the ShenZhen International Culture and Arts Festival. As part of an Educational Exchange program facilitated by Dr. Marie Lee, Director of East/West Child Research and Development Center and former school administrator of the San Francisco Schools, all student expenses in China will be provided in full by the ShenZhen Nanshan Government. The five selected students will perform two dances, Chant of the Sirens and Basin Street Blues. The School of the Arts students were the only students from the United States invited to the Festival in 2006. The three hundred students at the Festival represented countries from around the world including: Australia/ New Zealand, Russia, Germany, Bulgaria, Canada, India, Taiwan, Hong Kong, and others. Along with performing at the Festival students will visit schools, attend art exhibitions, eat new foods, visit tourist locations, and learn about Chinese culture and language while staying with Chinese families and students.
About The Author
Stacy Andell is a staff writer for Schools K-12, Which provides free, in-depth reports on all U.S. public and private K-12 schools. Stacy has a nose for research and writes stimulating news and views on school issues.
View their website at: http://www.schoolsk-12.com/California/San-Francisco/index.html
วันศุกร์ที่ 8 สิงหาคม พ.ศ. 2551
Chinese Horoscopes and the Coming Chinese New Year
Chinese Horoscopes and the Coming Chinese New Year
For the Chinese, this 2007 is the Year of the Pig, which effectively starts on the Sunday of February 18. This is the time when millions of overseas Chinese will go back home to their families to spend the holiday and have a wonderful dinner together. This is a time when every Chinatown all over the globe will be filled with much merrymaking, dramatic fireworks, dancing dragons, singing gongs, and happy smiles.
No doubt, the Lunar New Year is the most important holiday in history for Chinese, with the celebration taking as long as 15 days. Even people who don't have Chinese blood in them have come to celebrate and respect this holiday. Every year, Chinese spend lavishly on these performance arts in the hopes of bringing good luck and prosperity.
And just as the New Year is a time when they spend thousands on food and fireworks, it is also a high time consulting their fate in Chinese horoscopes and astrology. Chinese people, after all, are among the most superstitious people in the world. Superstitions, in fact, abound during the Chinese New Year itself, both before and during the holiday. On the days before the celebration, Chinese families spend their time cleaning their houses to sweep away the bad luck for the coming new year. On the holiday eve, buying a pair of shoes is considered bad luck, since according to them the word "shoes" is a homophone for the word "rough" in Cantonese. Eating candy, on the other hand, brings good luck in a way that their coming year will become sweet.
Now more than ever, people are interested in what Chinese horoscope has to say about their lives for the New Year. And the interest in Chinese astrology isn't limited to just Chinese businesspeople alone. Even foreigners, (i.e. Westerners) are just as willing to delve into Chinese horoscopes, perhaps even more so. Over time, Chinese people have passed on their beliefs to the next generation, continuously sharing them until they have woven a very detailed and comprehensive nexus of beliefs and wisdom. From the Chinese come Feng Shui, and Chinese astrology, and i-ching, and other sources of time-tested knowledge that will always define the Chinese culture. Which is why deep inside everyone, Chinese-blooded or not, there is a vast and unlimited belief in Chinese superstitions and other ancient wisdom, whose only aim is the betterment of people's lives.
Hopefully, this Year of the Pig proves to be indeed prosperous and deserving of congratulations for everyone. Kung Hei Fat Choi!
Ade Perillo writes for PsychicGuild, an online psychic service providing free horoscopes and dream interpretation.
Article Source: http://www.ArticleBiz.com
For the Chinese, this 2007 is the Year of the Pig, which effectively starts on the Sunday of February 18. This is the time when millions of overseas Chinese will go back home to their families to spend the holiday and have a wonderful dinner together. This is a time when every Chinatown all over the globe will be filled with much merrymaking, dramatic fireworks, dancing dragons, singing gongs, and happy smiles.
No doubt, the Lunar New Year is the most important holiday in history for Chinese, with the celebration taking as long as 15 days. Even people who don't have Chinese blood in them have come to celebrate and respect this holiday. Every year, Chinese spend lavishly on these performance arts in the hopes of bringing good luck and prosperity.
And just as the New Year is a time when they spend thousands on food and fireworks, it is also a high time consulting their fate in Chinese horoscopes and astrology. Chinese people, after all, are among the most superstitious people in the world. Superstitions, in fact, abound during the Chinese New Year itself, both before and during the holiday. On the days before the celebration, Chinese families spend their time cleaning their houses to sweep away the bad luck for the coming new year. On the holiday eve, buying a pair of shoes is considered bad luck, since according to them the word "shoes" is a homophone for the word "rough" in Cantonese. Eating candy, on the other hand, brings good luck in a way that their coming year will become sweet.
Now more than ever, people are interested in what Chinese horoscope has to say about their lives for the New Year. And the interest in Chinese astrology isn't limited to just Chinese businesspeople alone. Even foreigners, (i.e. Westerners) are just as willing to delve into Chinese horoscopes, perhaps even more so. Over time, Chinese people have passed on their beliefs to the next generation, continuously sharing them until they have woven a very detailed and comprehensive nexus of beliefs and wisdom. From the Chinese come Feng Shui, and Chinese astrology, and i-ching, and other sources of time-tested knowledge that will always define the Chinese culture. Which is why deep inside everyone, Chinese-blooded or not, there is a vast and unlimited belief in Chinese superstitions and other ancient wisdom, whose only aim is the betterment of people's lives.
Hopefully, this Year of the Pig proves to be indeed prosperous and deserving of congratulations for everyone. Kung Hei Fat Choi!
Ade Perillo writes for PsychicGuild, an online psychic service providing free horoscopes and dream interpretation.
Article Source: http://www.ArticleBiz.com
Chinese Valentines Day - Get Details about Chinese New Year and Chinese Valentines Day
Chinese Valentines Day - Get Details about Chinese New Year and Chinese Valentines Day
Like in the rest of the world a day is dedicated to love and romance even in China. The Chinese do not celebrate the day on the 14th February rather the Chinese Valentine's Day is celebrated on the 7th day of the 7th month according to the Lunar Calendar that has been chosen for the occasion. Qi Qiao Jie is the local name for the occasion and is also popular as the Seven sister's festival and the festival of the double sevens. There are several legends and fables that the Chinese associate with this festival. The best two variations have been mentioned below for you:
It so happened that during one of the visits to Earth by the seven daughters of the Goddess of Heaven, a young cowherd saw them taking bath by a riverside. Astounded by the beauty of the fairies, and on being encouraged by his pet ox, he silently stole their clothes and hid behind a tree. The elder sisters persuaded the youngest one to go and get the clothes back from the cowherd, Niulang. The youngest sister Zhinu who was also the most beautiful among them all went to Niulang to get back the clothes and also accepted his proposal for marriage. When the goddess of heaven came to know of this she was furious and distanced the two forever. Therefore, both are believed to be sitting on either side of the Milky Way, waiting to meet each other throughout the year. However, it is also believed that once a year, the magpies form a bridge and the two can unite. This is the day of the Chinese Valentine's day. In China the two stars; star of Vega and star of Altair are believed to be the representations of Zhinu and Niulang respectively.
In the second variation of the Chinese Valentines day legends, the emperor of heaven united Niulang and Zhinu on realizing that they were lonely, only to separate them once more after finding them too engrossed in each other and neglecting all work. He therefore made it a rule for them that they could only meet once in a year, on the 7th day of the 7th month of the year. Therefore the Chinese celebrate Qi Qiao Jie as the yearly union of the two.
Chinese valentines day cards are one of the most popular gift items doing the rounds on the day. Images of Niulang and Zhinu are the most common elements of the cards. Several variations of flash cards, animated cards and also post cards are available with all online portals offering Chinese valentines day cards. Chinese valentine's day gifts include a wide range of selection. From fortune cookies to flowers, to cards and various other souvenirs, all form great gift options to be given on the Chinese valentine's Day.
Chinese valentine celebrations are a blend of both the traditional as well as the contemporary. A few of the noteworthy Chinese valentine celebrations have been mentioned below for you:
Exchanging of gifts and goodies between lovers Visiting the temple of Matchmaker Offering of prayers by the unmarried girls to the Weaving Maid Star Demonstrating domestic arts like melon carving etc. Decorating of the Ox's horns. Watching the movements of the twinkling stars, Vega and the constellation Aquila signifying Zhinu and Niulang respectively.
Kunal writes many chinese valentine’s day related articles. 123chinesenewyear.com provide ideas about chinese new year eve, chinese new year game, chinese new year animal, gifts, songs and weekly horoscope.
Article Source: http://www.ArticleBiz.com
Like in the rest of the world a day is dedicated to love and romance even in China. The Chinese do not celebrate the day on the 14th February rather the Chinese Valentine's Day is celebrated on the 7th day of the 7th month according to the Lunar Calendar that has been chosen for the occasion. Qi Qiao Jie is the local name for the occasion and is also popular as the Seven sister's festival and the festival of the double sevens. There are several legends and fables that the Chinese associate with this festival. The best two variations have been mentioned below for you:
It so happened that during one of the visits to Earth by the seven daughters of the Goddess of Heaven, a young cowherd saw them taking bath by a riverside. Astounded by the beauty of the fairies, and on being encouraged by his pet ox, he silently stole their clothes and hid behind a tree. The elder sisters persuaded the youngest one to go and get the clothes back from the cowherd, Niulang. The youngest sister Zhinu who was also the most beautiful among them all went to Niulang to get back the clothes and also accepted his proposal for marriage. When the goddess of heaven came to know of this she was furious and distanced the two forever. Therefore, both are believed to be sitting on either side of the Milky Way, waiting to meet each other throughout the year. However, it is also believed that once a year, the magpies form a bridge and the two can unite. This is the day of the Chinese Valentine's day. In China the two stars; star of Vega and star of Altair are believed to be the representations of Zhinu and Niulang respectively.
In the second variation of the Chinese Valentines day legends, the emperor of heaven united Niulang and Zhinu on realizing that they were lonely, only to separate them once more after finding them too engrossed in each other and neglecting all work. He therefore made it a rule for them that they could only meet once in a year, on the 7th day of the 7th month of the year. Therefore the Chinese celebrate Qi Qiao Jie as the yearly union of the two.
Chinese valentines day cards are one of the most popular gift items doing the rounds on the day. Images of Niulang and Zhinu are the most common elements of the cards. Several variations of flash cards, animated cards and also post cards are available with all online portals offering Chinese valentines day cards. Chinese valentine's day gifts include a wide range of selection. From fortune cookies to flowers, to cards and various other souvenirs, all form great gift options to be given on the Chinese valentine's Day.
Chinese valentine celebrations are a blend of both the traditional as well as the contemporary. A few of the noteworthy Chinese valentine celebrations have been mentioned below for you:
Exchanging of gifts and goodies between lovers Visiting the temple of Matchmaker Offering of prayers by the unmarried girls to the Weaving Maid Star Demonstrating domestic arts like melon carving etc. Decorating of the Ox's horns. Watching the movements of the twinkling stars, Vega and the constellation Aquila signifying Zhinu and Niulang respectively.
Kunal writes many chinese valentine’s day related articles. 123chinesenewyear.com provide ideas about chinese new year eve, chinese new year game, chinese new year animal, gifts, songs and weekly horoscope.
Article Source: http://www.ArticleBiz.com
Chinese Legend of the New Year's Monster Nian
Chinese Legend of the New Year's Monster Nian
An ancient Chinese legend tells of a man-eating predatory beast called Nian, extremely fierce, with a long head and sharp horn. Nian dwelled deep in the sea the whole year long, but on every Chinese New Year's Eve it would climb onto the shore to devour livestock and harm humans in a near-by village. Therefore, every Chinese New Year's Eve, all the villagers would take their old and young deep into the mountains to hide from Nian.
One Chinese New Year's Eve a grey haired man appeared in the village. He asked permission to stay for the night and assured everyone that he would chase away the beast. No one believed him. In addition, the old man steadfastly refused to go to the mountains to hide. Seeing that he could not be persuaded, the villagers departed without him.
When the beast arrived at the village to wreck havoc as usual, it was met with a sudden burst of exploding firecrackers. Startled by the noise, the flashes of light, and red banners flying about, it hastily turned and fled!
The following day, as the people returned from the mountains, they found the village intact and safe. The old man had left, but they found the remains of the three precious items he had used to chase the beast Nian away. They all agreed that the old man must be a deity who had come to help free them of the beast.
From then on, every Chinese New Year's Eve, families would hang red banners, set off fire crackers, and light their lamps the whole night through, awaiting the Chinese New Year. The custom spread far and wide and became a grand traditional celebration of the "Passing of Nian" ("Nian" in Chinese means "year").
So celebrating the Chinese New Year should be called “passing of Nian” or “Guo Nian” in Chinese. However the term was gradually changed to “Spring Festival” after the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) took power in 1949. Gradually people have forgotten the legend behind these Chinese New Year traditions. It is merely one small example of how the CCP has robbed the Chinese people of their rich traditional culture.
New Tang Dynasty Television (NTDTV) is working hard to reverse this loss. In its 2006 Chinese New Year Global Gala it actually put the ancient story of the Nian monster on stage. NTDTV's Chinese New Year shows are a unique opportunity to experience the magic of traditional Chinese culture. Marvelous music, ancient instruments, magnificent backdrops, splendid costumes, and first class performers--altogether make for outstanding entertainment reflecting China's 5,000 years of civilization and traditional culture--a culture rich in myths and legends worth cherishing and preserving.
Between January and March the 2007 NTDTV Chinese New Year Spectacular will be touring Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, Dallas, Houston, Los Angeles, New York, Philadelphia, San Francisco, Washington, DC, and major cities in Canada, Europe and Asia. http://shows.ntdtv.com
Jason Huang writes on cultures and traditions. For more info about NTDTV’s Chinese New Year Spectacular, please visit: http://shows.ntdtv.comhttp://www.ntdtv.com
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An ancient Chinese legend tells of a man-eating predatory beast called Nian, extremely fierce, with a long head and sharp horn. Nian dwelled deep in the sea the whole year long, but on every Chinese New Year's Eve it would climb onto the shore to devour livestock and harm humans in a near-by village. Therefore, every Chinese New Year's Eve, all the villagers would take their old and young deep into the mountains to hide from Nian.
One Chinese New Year's Eve a grey haired man appeared in the village. He asked permission to stay for the night and assured everyone that he would chase away the beast. No one believed him. In addition, the old man steadfastly refused to go to the mountains to hide. Seeing that he could not be persuaded, the villagers departed without him.
When the beast arrived at the village to wreck havoc as usual, it was met with a sudden burst of exploding firecrackers. Startled by the noise, the flashes of light, and red banners flying about, it hastily turned and fled!
The following day, as the people returned from the mountains, they found the village intact and safe. The old man had left, but they found the remains of the three precious items he had used to chase the beast Nian away. They all agreed that the old man must be a deity who had come to help free them of the beast.
From then on, every Chinese New Year's Eve, families would hang red banners, set off fire crackers, and light their lamps the whole night through, awaiting the Chinese New Year. The custom spread far and wide and became a grand traditional celebration of the "Passing of Nian" ("Nian" in Chinese means "year").
So celebrating the Chinese New Year should be called “passing of Nian” or “Guo Nian” in Chinese. However the term was gradually changed to “Spring Festival” after the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) took power in 1949. Gradually people have forgotten the legend behind these Chinese New Year traditions. It is merely one small example of how the CCP has robbed the Chinese people of their rich traditional culture.
New Tang Dynasty Television (NTDTV) is working hard to reverse this loss. In its 2006 Chinese New Year Global Gala it actually put the ancient story of the Nian monster on stage. NTDTV's Chinese New Year shows are a unique opportunity to experience the magic of traditional Chinese culture. Marvelous music, ancient instruments, magnificent backdrops, splendid costumes, and first class performers--altogether make for outstanding entertainment reflecting China's 5,000 years of civilization and traditional culture--a culture rich in myths and legends worth cherishing and preserving.
Between January and March the 2007 NTDTV Chinese New Year Spectacular will be touring Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, Dallas, Houston, Los Angeles, New York, Philadelphia, San Francisco, Washington, DC, and major cities in Canada, Europe and Asia. http://shows.ntdtv.com
Jason Huang writes on cultures and traditions. For more info about NTDTV’s Chinese New Year Spectacular, please visit: http://shows.ntdtv.comhttp://www.ntdtv.com
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Plan a Chinese New Year Party to Ring in the Year of the Monkey
Plan a Chinese New Year Party to Ring in the Year of the Monkey
Get hungry!
An expert in blending Chinese tradition with American culture, Panda Express serves up the perfect amount of spice for the new year. If you want to impress your guests by preparing your own Chinese dish, just follow the recipe below for tasty and traditional Kung Pao Chicken. It’s easy to make and will fill your home with savory smells. If you’re looking for a truly hassle-free celebration, let your local Panda Express come to the rescue! The restaurant makes party preparations easy by offering Firecracker Shrimp on its catering menu. Succulent shrimp, colorful peppers and black beans are sautéed with onion, ginger, garlic and wok-charred red chili peppers to create this festive dish.
The monkey is an impetuous creature and, much like the year ahead, it constantly sniffs out variety and rejuvenation. Make your buffet sparkle with an assortment of entrées. Group unique dishes, like the Firecracker Shrimp, with old favorites, like Orange Flavored Chicken and Broccoli with Beef. Quantities can be prepared for gatherings of any size -- worked fresh and ready when you are. Serve each dish large serving bowls on your lavish buffet table.
Get festive!
When your guests arrive, encourage them to take off their shoes and walk softly into your home. Walking tenderly invites a smooth transition into the new year. While it’s tradition to start any new year on a clean slate, brooms and dustpans must be stored out of sight before New Year’s Day to prevent good fortune from being swept away. Fill your home with loved ones, laughter and light. Enjoy the sweet smell of peach blossoms, the company of close friends and the traditional dishes of Panda Express. Kung Hay Fat Choy is Chinese for Happy New Year! Panda Express is Chinese for Yummy.
For more information visit www.pandaexpress.com.
Teach Your Friends to Use Chopsticks
First: The sticks are attached, but sectioned up the middle. Simply pull each end away from the other. Don’t twist them apart or try a fancy way of snapping them; you wouldn’t want a few splinters to hinder your dining experience! Once separated, you can rub the sticks together to smooth any rough edges. Step 1) The Base Stick: Place one stick so that it is cradled between the base of your thumb and forefinger. Hold it in place with the tip of your middle finger, as though you were holding a pencil.
Step 2) The Pivot Stick: Position the next chopstick so that it is pinned against the side of your index finger by the end of your thumb. Make sure the ends of the two sticks line up.
Step 3) The Pick-Up: Holding the base chopstick firmly in place, place a small amount of pressure on the Pivot Stick using the tip of your thumb as its base and your index finger to entice movement. The chopsticks should move like a pair of tweezers with the end of the Pivot Stick moving toward the end of the Base Stick. Slowly try to pick up a big piece of Orange Flavored Chicken, and then go for a small bite of your Kung Pao Chicken. Once you’re a pro, try for a single grain of rice!
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Get hungry!
An expert in blending Chinese tradition with American culture, Panda Express serves up the perfect amount of spice for the new year. If you want to impress your guests by preparing your own Chinese dish, just follow the recipe below for tasty and traditional Kung Pao Chicken. It’s easy to make and will fill your home with savory smells. If you’re looking for a truly hassle-free celebration, let your local Panda Express come to the rescue! The restaurant makes party preparations easy by offering Firecracker Shrimp on its catering menu. Succulent shrimp, colorful peppers and black beans are sautéed with onion, ginger, garlic and wok-charred red chili peppers to create this festive dish.
The monkey is an impetuous creature and, much like the year ahead, it constantly sniffs out variety and rejuvenation. Make your buffet sparkle with an assortment of entrées. Group unique dishes, like the Firecracker Shrimp, with old favorites, like Orange Flavored Chicken and Broccoli with Beef. Quantities can be prepared for gatherings of any size -- worked fresh and ready when you are. Serve each dish large serving bowls on your lavish buffet table.
Get festive!
When your guests arrive, encourage them to take off their shoes and walk softly into your home. Walking tenderly invites a smooth transition into the new year. While it’s tradition to start any new year on a clean slate, brooms and dustpans must be stored out of sight before New Year’s Day to prevent good fortune from being swept away. Fill your home with loved ones, laughter and light. Enjoy the sweet smell of peach blossoms, the company of close friends and the traditional dishes of Panda Express. Kung Hay Fat Choy is Chinese for Happy New Year! Panda Express is Chinese for Yummy.
For more information visit www.pandaexpress.com.
Teach Your Friends to Use Chopsticks
First: The sticks are attached, but sectioned up the middle. Simply pull each end away from the other. Don’t twist them apart or try a fancy way of snapping them; you wouldn’t want a few splinters to hinder your dining experience! Once separated, you can rub the sticks together to smooth any rough edges. Step 1) The Base Stick: Place one stick so that it is cradled between the base of your thumb and forefinger. Hold it in place with the tip of your middle finger, as though you were holding a pencil.
Step 2) The Pivot Stick: Position the next chopstick so that it is pinned against the side of your index finger by the end of your thumb. Make sure the ends of the two sticks line up.
Step 3) The Pick-Up: Holding the base chopstick firmly in place, place a small amount of pressure on the Pivot Stick using the tip of your thumb as its base and your index finger to entice movement. The chopsticks should move like a pair of tweezers with the end of the Pivot Stick moving toward the end of the Base Stick. Slowly try to pick up a big piece of Orange Flavored Chicken, and then go for a small bite of your Kung Pao Chicken. Once you’re a pro, try for a single grain of rice!
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Chinese Accessories And Chinese Beliefs
Chinese Accessories And Chinese Beliefs
In this world full of innovations as well as new things created out of inspiration from old designs and symbols, it is not unusual for us to see Che Guevarra on bags and shirts, swastika on bags and cups, as well as other ancient and historical designs. Even Chinese beliefs and ancient symbols are in the market today and are becoming bases for some of the most purchased fashion accessories.
I am talking about different kinds of jewelries inspired by Chinese symbols and beliefs. For instance, there is a silver bangle with a number 8 design on it; this number 8 design was inspired by the Chinese belief. According to tradition, 8 means good luck. Aside from a bangle, there is also a silver ring that has a number 8 design on it, which was also inspired by the same Chinese belief. Furthermore, a silver 18" necklace chain, which is now available, also entices good luck; it has an enameled sterling silver pendant called the 'Chinese Knot.' Another good luck charm is the sterling silver ring that has an "Imperial Seal" design, which was inspired by the seal of the Qing's emperor.
All of the aforementioned Chinese-inspired jewelries are made out of pure silver and have free and adjustable sizes, but for quite expensive prices. These accessories are also greatly influenced by Chinese beliefs, specifically feng shui. I have always been intrigued and curious about the Chinese feng shui. The popularity of feng shui made it a common household name. Well, I have decided to get straight to this matter in the heart of the feng shui land -- China. Beginning with the right pronunciation of Feng Shui ('fung shway') is a good start. On the other hand, knowing its literal meaning brings some more awareness on this topic: feng means wind, while shui means water.
The application of feng shui comes in the balance of the above-mentioned elements. The Chinese believe that feng shui creates prosperity, abundance, and harmony in personal, business, and financial aspects. This traditional Chinese practice used to be the secret of the Chinese royal families in bringing health and wealth to their clans. Even the Forbidden City of Beijing was constructed in accordance to the feng shui principles. Well, I guess the Chinese really took this belief seriously.
Now, I know why even Hollywood stars wear Chinese accessories such as beads and the like. With enough knowledge on jewelry beliefs and feng shui, I could try on accessories and be more wary of surroundings so that I have more luck, which I would be more than willing to accept.
In this world full of innovations as well as new things created out of inspiration from old designs and symbols, it is not unusual for us to see Che Guevarra on bags and shirts, swastika on bags and cups, as well as other ancient and historical designs. Even Chinese beliefs and ancient symbols are in the market today and are becoming bases for some of the most purchased fashion accessories.
I am talking about different kinds of jewelries inspired by Chinese symbols and beliefs. For instance, there is a silver bangle with a number 8 design on it; this number 8 design was inspired by the Chinese belief. According to tradition, 8 means good luck. Aside from a bangle, there is also a silver ring that has a number 8 design on it, which was also inspired by the same Chinese belief. Furthermore, a silver 18" necklace chain, which is now available, also entices good luck; it has an enameled sterling silver pendant called the 'Chinese Knot.' Another good luck charm is the sterling silver ring that has an "Imperial Seal" design, which was inspired by the seal of the Qing's emperor.
All of the aforementioned Chinese-inspired jewelries are made out of pure silver and have free and adjustable sizes, but for quite expensive prices. These accessories are also greatly influenced by Chinese beliefs, specifically feng shui. I have always been intrigued and curious about the Chinese feng shui. The popularity of feng shui made it a common household name. Well, I have decided to get straight to this matter in the heart of the feng shui land -- China. Beginning with the right pronunciation of Feng Shui ('fung shway') is a good start. On the other hand, knowing its literal meaning brings some more awareness on this topic: feng means wind, while shui means water.
The application of feng shui comes in the balance of the above-mentioned elements. The Chinese believe that feng shui creates prosperity, abundance, and harmony in personal, business, and financial aspects. This traditional Chinese practice used to be the secret of the Chinese royal families in bringing health and wealth to their clans. Even the Forbidden City of Beijing was constructed in accordance to the feng shui principles. Well, I guess the Chinese really took this belief seriously.
Now, I know why even Hollywood stars wear Chinese accessories such as beads and the like. With enough knowledge on jewelry beliefs and feng shui, I could try on accessories and be more wary of surroundings so that I have more luck, which I would be more than willing to accept.
Learn The Chinese Language With Learning Chinese Software
Learn The Chinese Language With Learning Chinese Software
If you want to learn the Chinese Language, some Learning Chinese Software can help you. Some integrated learning Chinese softwares with words, sounds, pictures, animations and music. These Learning Chinese Softwares are user friendly designed, content rich, comprehensive tutorial program. These interactive learning Chinese programs will make you enthusiastic about learning Chinese.
Chinese Practice 3.0.2, This program helps you learn Chinese. It offers text-to-speech synthesis or recorded voice, multimedia features, merging and editing lessons, skinning support, vocabulary organizing, a Brain Flash feature, talking Chinese-English-pinyin dictionary and Chinese text reader.
ABCconcept ABC Chinese Learning Tools 1.0, animated Chinese Characters, Radicals - stroke by stroke; Mandarin pronunciations (Pinyin); Cantonese pronunciations (Jyutping); More than 20,000 characters; Chinese-English, English-Chinese dictionaries.
Learn Chinese and Speak Mandarin 2.6, users guide themselves through over one hundred lessons. Each lesson contains a real world conversation between two native speakers. Conversations are broken down into individual sentences, pronunciation, meaning, pinyin, characters and the literal translations of the words that make up the sentences.
Learn Chinese 6.0, It includes pronunciation for all sentences, characters, words and phrases in real natural audio. Text-To-Speech is not used, so you can hear the changes in intonation. All Chinese characters, words and phrases are shown with tone marks, Pinyin, for reference. There are 66 lessons and 95 sense dialogues which cover normal situations such as daily life, working, study, traveling and hospitalization. There's an English-Chinese double language dictionary which includes over 12,000 Chinese words and phrases. You can search the new words with Englishor Chinese as well as strokes of the Chinese character or Pinyin. There is a Chinese characters writing demo, featuring over 3,500 of the most common words. There is a Chinese phonetic alphabet whichincludes the 1,300 Chinese Pinyin. There is an Examination Module. You can test your understandingof Chinese and Pinyin. Speech Chinese can help you to read texts on Web sites or your clipboard in English, simplified and traditional Chinese. You can convert texts to WAV or MP3 files.
EzChinese Road 1.0, This is an oral textbook for short-term training programs focusing on daily communication. It's adapted to the latest choice textbook Road: Chinese Conversation For Foreigners, which is published by Beijing Language and Culture University Press. Each Chinese character, word and sentence in this software is recorded by professional announcer. It covers more than 30 communicative functions, approximately 900 new words, as well as more than 100 basic key points of language and explanations of daily words and phrases.
One good Chinese Software is a good start for Chinese learners. These multimedia programs are fully interactive, using the most contemporary language learning technique. From teaching modern Chinese PinYin phonetic system to writing Chinese character stroke by stroke, learn Chinese interactively.
If you want to learn the Chinese Language, some Learning Chinese Software can help you. Some integrated learning Chinese softwares with words, sounds, pictures, animations and music. These Learning Chinese Softwares are user friendly designed, content rich, comprehensive tutorial program. These interactive learning Chinese programs will make you enthusiastic about learning Chinese.
Chinese Practice 3.0.2, This program helps you learn Chinese. It offers text-to-speech synthesis or recorded voice, multimedia features, merging and editing lessons, skinning support, vocabulary organizing, a Brain Flash feature, talking Chinese-English-pinyin dictionary and Chinese text reader.
ABCconcept ABC Chinese Learning Tools 1.0, animated Chinese Characters, Radicals - stroke by stroke; Mandarin pronunciations (Pinyin); Cantonese pronunciations (Jyutping); More than 20,000 characters; Chinese-English, English-Chinese dictionaries.
Learn Chinese and Speak Mandarin 2.6, users guide themselves through over one hundred lessons. Each lesson contains a real world conversation between two native speakers. Conversations are broken down into individual sentences, pronunciation, meaning, pinyin, characters and the literal translations of the words that make up the sentences.
Learn Chinese 6.0, It includes pronunciation for all sentences, characters, words and phrases in real natural audio. Text-To-Speech is not used, so you can hear the changes in intonation. All Chinese characters, words and phrases are shown with tone marks, Pinyin, for reference. There are 66 lessons and 95 sense dialogues which cover normal situations such as daily life, working, study, traveling and hospitalization. There's an English-Chinese double language dictionary which includes over 12,000 Chinese words and phrases. You can search the new words with Englishor Chinese as well as strokes of the Chinese character or Pinyin. There is a Chinese characters writing demo, featuring over 3,500 of the most common words. There is a Chinese phonetic alphabet whichincludes the 1,300 Chinese Pinyin. There is an Examination Module. You can test your understandingof Chinese and Pinyin. Speech Chinese can help you to read texts on Web sites or your clipboard in English, simplified and traditional Chinese. You can convert texts to WAV or MP3 files.
EzChinese Road 1.0, This is an oral textbook for short-term training programs focusing on daily communication. It's adapted to the latest choice textbook Road: Chinese Conversation For Foreigners, which is published by Beijing Language and Culture University Press. Each Chinese character, word and sentence in this software is recorded by professional announcer. It covers more than 30 communicative functions, approximately 900 new words, as well as more than 100 basic key points of language and explanations of daily words and phrases.
One good Chinese Software is a good start for Chinese learners. These multimedia programs are fully interactive, using the most contemporary language learning technique. From teaching modern Chinese PinYin phonetic system to writing Chinese character stroke by stroke, learn Chinese interactively.
Acupuncture Chinese Moxibustion Technique – The Chinese Health Secrets Revealed!
Acupuncture Chinese Moxibustion Technique – The Chinese Health Secrets Revealed!
Acupuncture Chinese moxibustion technique? What’s that?
To start from the beginning, there are two operative parts to acupuncture – one is operations with needles and the other is with fire. Both are important and can work hand in hand in curing illnesses.
Needless to say, acupuncture Chinese moxibustion refers to curing with fire. And it pretty much refers to the Jiu in Zhen Jiu (the Chinese name for acupuncture).
Acupuncture and moxibustion are significant inventions of the Chinese. In literature of the past, there were many legends about the origin of acupuncture and moxibustion such as Fu Xi's creation of the therapeutic techniques with stone needles, and Huang Di's invention of acupuncture and moxibustion.
The origin of acupuncture Chinese moxibustion can be dated back to the Eolithic age. It was said that a housewife found relief from her ache while she was standing near the fire at the stove while cooking. Over time, this has improved and medical herbs were added to “smoke” the body and improve health.
The methods in common use are moxibustion with moxa cone and cupping. The fundamental principle is to use a glass jar to cover a part of the body and allow it to “suck” the body by putting fire in the jar. This heating forces the air out of the jar and causes a “suction vortex” so that the jar sticks to the skin. This causes blood to be stimulated and stimulate the internal organs of the patient. The moxa cone can also be used for the same effect.
However, acupuncture Chinese moxibustion must be done such that it targets the relevant acupuncture points or meridians of the body. This is so that the targeted illness can be cured. Medicinal herbs as well as ginger and mashed garlic are sometimes added for the treatment. Generally, the jar is allowed to “cup” body for about 15-20 minutes, and treatment has to be done over a period of time.
Besides these traditional methods of acupuncture Chinese moxibustion, people have now made improvements on the methods. Nowadays, possible equipment used include the microwave needle moxibustion, electronic needle moxibustion, acupoint injection, acupoint magnetotherapy, and so on.
Acupuncture Chinese moxibustion technique? What’s that?
To start from the beginning, there are two operative parts to acupuncture – one is operations with needles and the other is with fire. Both are important and can work hand in hand in curing illnesses.
Needless to say, acupuncture Chinese moxibustion refers to curing with fire. And it pretty much refers to the Jiu in Zhen Jiu (the Chinese name for acupuncture).
Acupuncture and moxibustion are significant inventions of the Chinese. In literature of the past, there were many legends about the origin of acupuncture and moxibustion such as Fu Xi's creation of the therapeutic techniques with stone needles, and Huang Di's invention of acupuncture and moxibustion.
The origin of acupuncture Chinese moxibustion can be dated back to the Eolithic age. It was said that a housewife found relief from her ache while she was standing near the fire at the stove while cooking. Over time, this has improved and medical herbs were added to “smoke” the body and improve health.
The methods in common use are moxibustion with moxa cone and cupping. The fundamental principle is to use a glass jar to cover a part of the body and allow it to “suck” the body by putting fire in the jar. This heating forces the air out of the jar and causes a “suction vortex” so that the jar sticks to the skin. This causes blood to be stimulated and stimulate the internal organs of the patient. The moxa cone can also be used for the same effect.
However, acupuncture Chinese moxibustion must be done such that it targets the relevant acupuncture points or meridians of the body. This is so that the targeted illness can be cured. Medicinal herbs as well as ginger and mashed garlic are sometimes added for the treatment. Generally, the jar is allowed to “cup” body for about 15-20 minutes, and treatment has to be done over a period of time.
Besides these traditional methods of acupuncture Chinese moxibustion, people have now made improvements on the methods. Nowadays, possible equipment used include the microwave needle moxibustion, electronic needle moxibustion, acupoint injection, acupoint magnetotherapy, and so on.
Chinese Good Luck Symbols - Part 1, Power Of Chinese Dragons
Chinese Good Luck Symbols - Part 1, Power Of Chinese Dragons
Chinese dragon
The Chinese dragon is the symbol of protection and success. It is regarded as the Supreme Being among all creatures, temples and shrines have been built to honor Chinese dragons.
There are nine dragons , the earth dragon, the wind dragon, the sea dragon, the water dragon, the sky dragon, the fire dragon, the golden dragon, the mountain dragon and the heavenly dragon.
Chinese Dragons control rain, rivers, lakes, and seas. Being the divine mythical animal, the dragon can ward off wandering evil spirits, protect the innocent and bestow safety to all.
The dragon is traditionally associated with East direction and it is believed that placing an image of a dragon on the East side of your home or office will protect you from negative energy and will bring great fortune.
Chinese dragon & Phoenix - for happy marriage
Chinese dragon and Phoenix are the perfect couple which symbolize Yang (dragon )and Yin (phoenix ) in feng shui. The Phoenix alone projects yang character but when the phoenix is shown together with dragon or placed beside a dragon, it becomes yin.
Dragon and phoenix couple symbolize emperor and empress and they represent a happy marriage blessed with success and prosperity.
The Dragon and Phoenix couple not only strengthens relationships, it can even relight the fires of a kindling relationship with the fiery energy of the Phoenix.
It is the perfect Chinese symbol as well for people who are single looking for true love, best if the image is placed in Southwest corner of your home .
Turtle dragon ( Dragon head tortoise ) - for wealth , career & business success, long life, protection
This unique creature, turtle dragon symbolizes awesome powers of the turtle and dragon plus four spiritually endowed symbols of lucky Chinese feng shui.
The creature has the head of a dragon, the body of a turtle, and is sitting on coins and gold ingots. And there is a baby turtle on the back.
Turtle symbolizes longevity . It is believed that the mythical turtle ( tortoise ) will be able to live 3,000 years without food and air.
Chinese Dragon symbolizes success , power, courage and determination.
Gold ingots symbolize wealth and prosperity.
Chinese ancient coins symbolize increasing income.
Baby turtle symbolizes wonderful luck for all descendents.
Great place to display this powerful image is the North corner of your home, best material is made of metal.
Dragon head sailing ship - For all success
Sailing ship is described as "smooth sailing success and riches which bring wealth and prosperity from wind and water:".It is among the most popular symbols of business & career success in Chinese culture.
Sailing ships are usually displayed near the entrance of store or office at lower position than your coffee table and with many coins or gold jewelry on the ship.
A long time ago, many old-style Chinese entrepreneurs used the sailing ship as their logo since it symbolized the winds bringing more business, more trade and therefore more revenue. Next to the dragon, the sailing ship is the most popular symbol that is used by Chinese businessmen.
Dragon head sailing ship is a combination of two success symbols , that become more powerful and expand yang energy around the area. It is said to bring favorable luck for all your goals even personal accomplishment.
Position of the sailing ship has to be coming in, not going away and no higher than coffee table .
Dragon dance
In Chinese new year , Dragon dance is held for celebration to welcome new year and is an important occasion for openings. Dragon dance is believed to create positive Qi energy.
Similar dance is taken in wedding ceremonies in China.
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