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Quiz:

1. Which of the following is not a traditional Chinese wedding custom?

A. 提亲 (Tíqīn)
B. 哭嫁 (Kū jià)
C. 闪婚 (Shǎnhūn)
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Chinese General diandengpao

Every culture has their own wedding traditions. In the USA it’s not uncommon for the bride to wear something old, something new, something borrowed, and something blue. Similarly, in China there are superstitious and ritualistic practices unique to each region’s culture. Instead of blue, for example, it’s common to use 红色(hóngsè) red for the happy occasion.

Contrary to modern Chinese weddings where romantic love is the driving force, traditional Chinese marriage was deeply rooted in ceremonial rituals that defy contemporary beliefs about marriage.

1. 提亲 (Tíqīn) propose marriage
If the matchmaker was successful then the wedding details would ensue. The groom’s parents traditionally paid for the wedding banquet and betrothal gifts along with the bride’s price, which was negotiated between the families, while the bride’s parents supplied dowry items to furnish and decorate the couple’s home. This dowry would include everything from the bed to the tea set. The bride will use the tea set during the wedding ceremony to serve... Read More

 
Chinese General diandengpao

In China primary education is tuition-free. According to the Ministry of Education, we have a 99% attendance rate. After graduating primary school students do pay a small tuition fee during middle and high school.

In China test scores are very important. Many, many years ago we used a phrase called: "喝墨水(hē mòshuǐ)." It meant that students who didn’t perform well on a test would need to undergo a punishment by their teachers, namely drinking ink.

Obviously teachers in China do not do that anymore. But education is still valued in China, and students are encouraged to do their best. This phrase has taken on a new meaning in the 21st century. And that is: obtaining education, knowledge and learning; or more simply, to go to school. Isn’t it interesting how vocabulary can evolve like that?... Read More

Quiz:
1. Choose the correct word to fill in the blank.

Tā méi (   ) guò jǐ nián mòshuǐ.
他 没 (   ) 过 几 年 墨 水。

A. 吃 (Chī)
B. 喝 ()  
C. 咬 (Yǎo)
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