英文介绍中国文化.ppt

1、Chinese Culture Introduction,Edited By Sophia,Culture Salon,中国文化,Oct 2011,General introduction of China,4 History: More than 5000 years,1 Population: 1.4 billion Chinese people,2 GDP: 7.3011 trillion US dollars in 2011,3 Area: 9.6 million square kilometers,5 policy: One country , two systems,Oct 201

2、1,The Elements of Chinese Culture,Painting,Opera,Writing,Building,Food,Religion,Tea,Dressing,Kong Fu,Music,Medicine,Arts,Oct 2011,History: continuity for 5000 years,About 5000BC,About 3000BC,2100-1600BC Xia Dynasty,1600-1100BC Xia Dynasty,1100-771BC West Zhou Dynasty,771256BC East Zhou Dynasty,22120

3、7BC Qin Dynasty,202BC-220 Han Dynasty,220-280 Three Country,226-420 Jin Dynasty,Oct 2011,History: continuity for 5000 years- Cont,420-589 N&S Dynasty,581-619 Sui Dynasty,618-907 Tang Dynasty,907-979 Mass,960-1279 Song Dynasty,1271-1368 Yuan Dynasty,1368-1644 Ming Dynasty,1636-1912 Qing Dynasty,1912-

4、Now Republic of China,1949-Now Peoples Republic of China,Oct 2011,Base of Culture: Yin Yang and Tai Chi,Tai Chi,Yin (Female),Yang (Male),Big Yin,Small Yin,Small Yang,Big Yang,Kun,Zhen,Kan,Dui,Gen,Li,Xun,Qian,Earth,Sky,Fire,Hill,Water,Wind,Mine,Swamp,Simple,Complex,Unbalance,Balance,Fight,Peace,Still

5、,Move,Oct 2011,Decoration: 4 Guard animals from God,North,East,West,South,Tiger,Tortoise,Tiger,Tiger,Dragon,Phoenix,Tiger,Oct 2011,Dragon: The Totem of Chinese,Dragon is,A created animal which will protect people,Long long ago,The symbol of emperor, only the Royal can use it,In the dynasty age,Means

6、 lucky together with phoenix specially in wedding,Since 1911,The spirit of Struggle, hard working, and Harmony,For now,Oct 2011,Character: a charming Heritage,Chinese character evolution,Alberto 阿尔贝托 Cristina 克里斯蒂娜 Diana 迪亚娜 Fernando费尔南多 Juan 胡安 Julio 胡里奥 Lucio 卢西奥 Luis 路易斯 Lydia 莉迪亚 Manuel 曼努埃尔 Mar

7、a 玛利亚 Rubn 鲁本 Susana 苏珊娜 Tores 托雷斯,Translate foreign name by pronunciation,Chinese Calligraph,Oct 2011,Building: Brick and wood,Brick,Wood,The Great Wall,The Great Wall of China , one of the greatest wonders of the world . The Great Wall winds up and down across deserts, grasslands and mountains , f

8、rom east to west of China . With a history of more than 2000 years .,Modern City & Countryside,North & South,Oct 2011,Dressing: Classical mixed modern,Cheongsam,Chinese tunic suit,Tang Costume,Cheongsam,Oct 2011,Chinese Medicine: Magical or Witchcraft ?,Four Steps to deal with Patient,Watch + Smell

9、+ Ask + Check,Medicine,Cupping,Acupuncture,Scrapping,Oct 2011,Chinese painting: a dream world,The artistic conception is more important than the details,Religions of China,Confucianism,Taoism,Buddhism,Confucianism,Confucianism is a Chinese ethical and philosophical system developed from the teaching

10、s of Confucius . It is a complex system of moral , social , political , philosophical and quasi-religious thought that had tremendous influence on the culture and history of East Asia . Teachings of Confucianism : Ren (benevolence , love) Li (rites)-respect for the system of social hierarchy,Taoism,

11、Taoism is the Chinese religion which believes in ghosts and spirits . It emphasized cooperation with the natural forces . Teachings of Taoism : Wu Wei , means actions without actions or effortless doing.,Buddhism,Buddhism has a profound influence on traditional Chinese culture ang thoughts and has b

12、ecome one of the most import religions in China . Teachings of Buddha : Life is full of suffering and suffering is caused by peoples wants .,Oct 2011,Kong Fu: Strengthen body and soul,Inside Universe is the key,Speed and Strength,To be known by Bruce Lee,Its not just a show,Kung Fu,China is one of t

13、he main birth places of Eastern martial arts. The names of martial arts were called Kung Fu or its first name Wushu. China also includes the home to the well-respected Shaolin Monastery and Wudang Mountains. The first generation of art started more for the purpose of survival and warfare than art. O

14、ver time, some art forms have branched off, while others have retained a distinct Chinese flavor. Regardless, China has produced some of the most renowned martial artists including Wong Fei Hung(黄飞鸿) , Bruce Lee(李小龙)and many others.,Oct 2011,Tea: Its an art more than drink,Seven kinds of tea divided

15、 by colors,Golden,Blue,Yellow,Black,White,Green,Red,Tea,Tea is Chinas national drink. now tea has become fashionable drink in the worlds three major non-alcoholic drinks (tea, coffee and cocoa), and will be the 21st century king beverage . China is the birthplace of tea, known as tea of the motherla

16、nd. Tea is the pride of the Chinese nation!,Oct 2011,Opera: An dying art for young people,The face color means character,Red-Loyalty Black-Serious White-Liar Blue-Rash Purple-Trustable Golden-Fairy,Beijing Opera,Beijing Opera is the most influential opera in China and has a history of around 200 yea

17、rs .It synthesizes arts of singing , dancing , recitation and martial arts . Symbolism dominates the motions and stage designs . There are four main roles in Beijing Opera :,Sheng,Dan,Jing,Chou,China,China is the home of porcelain. The beauty of porcelain makes the world understand China. The word C

18、hina has the mean of Porcelain. you guess it right! Earth and the fire is the basis of human evolution.Chinese porcelain which is the art of the earth and fire represents the Chinese wisdom.,Oct 2011,Food: different style in regions,Shandong Cuisine,Sichuan Cuisine,Jiangsu Cuisine,Hunan Cuisine,Guan

19、gdong Cuisine,Fujian Cuisine,Zhejiang Cuisine,Anhui Cuisine,Traditional Chinese Festivals,Spring Festival,Spring Festival is the most important of the traditional Chinese holidays. It is often inaccurately called “Lunar New Year”, because - as part of the lunisolar Chinese calendar(农历) - the date is

20、 partially determined based on lunar phase. The festival traditionally begins on the first day of the first month in the Chinese calendar and ends with Lantern Festival which is on the 15th day. Chinese New Years Eve, a day where Chinese families gather for their annual reunion dinner, is known as c

21、h x (除夕). It literally means “Year-pass Eve”. Red envelopes or red packets(红包) Fireworks(烟花) Firecracker ban(鞭炮),The Qingming Festival,The Qingming Festival is a traditional Chinese festival on the 15th day from the Spring Equinox(春分), usually occurring around April 5 of the Gregorian calendar(公历) .

22、Astronomically(天文学上) it is also a solar term(节气) . Its name denotes a time for people to go outside and enjoy the greenery of springtime (踏青 ) and tend to the graves of departed ones.,Duanwu Festival,Duanwu Festival ，also known as Dragon Boat Festival, is a traditional and statutory holiday associat

23、ed with Chinese. The festival occurs on the 5th day of the 5th month of the lunar calendar on which the Chinese calendar is based. The focus of the celebrations includes eating the rice dumpling zongzi, drinking realgar wine(雄黄酒) ,and racing dragon boats. The best-known traditional story holds that

24、the festival commemorates the death of poet Qu Yuan. Qu Yuan committed suicide by drowning himself in the Miluo River on the fifth day of the fifth lunar month. It is said that the local people, who admired him, threw lumps of rice into the river to feed the fish so that they would not eat Qu Yuans

25、body.This is said to be the origin of zongzi. The local people were also said to have paddled out on boats, either to scare the fish away or to retrieve his body. This is said to be the origin of dragon boat racing.,The Mid-Autumn Festival,The Mid-Autumn Festival, also known as the Moon Festival or

26、Zhongqiu Festival is a popular harvest festival celebrated by Chinese . The Mid-Autumn Festival is held on the 15th day of the eighth month in the Chinese calendar, which is in September or early October in the Gregorian calendar. The traditional food of this festival is the mooncake. Farmers celebr

27、ate the end of the summer harvesting season on this date. Traditionally on this day, Chinese family members and friends will gather to admire the bright mid-autumn harvest moon, and eat moon cakes and pomelos under the moon together.,The Double Seventh Festival,The Double Seventh Festival, on the 7t

28、h day of the 7th lunar month, is a traditional festival full of romance. It often goes into August in the Gregorian calendar. At night when the sky is dotted with stars, and people can see the Milky Way spanning from the north to the south. On each bank of it is a bright star, which see each other f

29、rom afar. They are the Cowherd and Weaver Maid, and about them there is a beautiful love story passed down from generation to generation.,Chong yang Festival Double Ninth Festival,The custom of ascending a height to avoid epidemics was passed down from long time ago. Therefore, the Double Ninth Fest

30、ival is also called Height Ascending Festival. The height people will reach is usually a mountain or a tower. At the waterside or on the mountains, the seniors will find themselves merged into nature. Younger generations will bring elder ones to suburban areas or send gifts to them on this day.,The 9th day of the 9th lunar month is the traditional Chong yang Festival, or Double Ninth Festival. It usually falls in October in the Gregorian calendar.,National Day,Republic of China since Oct.1st, 1949.,leisure,A number of games and pastimes are popular within Chinese culture. T