Chinese marriage

Compare and Contrast Kami and Shen, the Japanese and Chinese Words for God The words kami in Japanese and shen in Chinese both are translated into English as the word god. Although they both refer to somewhat similar supernatural elements, they are by no means identical to each other. Chinese shen is an abstract term referring to spirits and relating to abstract thoughts such as the heavens and the afterlife. In contrast, kami are very often related directly to a person or actual object and

symbolic: flowers are passive and represent the female; butterflies and birds are aggressive and represent the male; cranes represent longevity; ducks represent marriage; and the Phoenix and dragon represent the concept of yin and yang, the relationship between male and female. Spontaneous painting was the most important in Medieval Chinese painting tradition. These paintings were a scholarly and religious activity, an act of meditation meant to help a scholar work through a religious or philosophical

civilizations in the world and main source of Chinese civilization. It is not just a river, but also stands for origins of their culture and civilization. Has been referred to as “the Mother River” to the Chinese and “the Cradle of Chinese Civilization.” The River was the birthplace of ancient civilizations in the Xia and Shang eras (2100-1600 BC and 1600-1046 BC). The Yellow River Valley Civilization was the most prosperous religion in early Chinese history. They regard yellow as a color of ancient

Fourth Movement on May 4th, 1919. The May Fourth Movement in China was an anti-imperialist, cultural, and political movement. Although it physically began on May 4, 1919, it actually lasted from about 1917 until 1923. It marked the rapid rise of Chinese Nationalism as well as a re-evaluation of Confucianism. The movement was sparked by the dissatisfaction with the terms of the Treaty of Versailles settlement regarding China. The treaty endorsed the Japanese takeover of the German concessions in

translations very difficult. The daughters have returned from America, but their long stay in a foreign country has eroded their native language to an extent that they can only speak a few Chinese words. Most of the daughters were born in America, which explains why their knowledge of English language supersedes that of Chinese language. On the other hand, their mothers can also speak just a few English words. Therefore, communication between mothers and daughters is mainly based on translations. The daughters

centuries. Aside from the scriptures and art, historians have focused more on Chinese clothing to recount the delicate history behind Chinese cultures and the centuries of transitional dynasties and periods. “Correct attire was regarded as the ultimate expression of Chinese culture and identity, differentiating them from 'inferior ' foreign neighbors while making social and gender distinctions within their society. The ancient Chinese clothing had specific cultural meaning, with properly attired bodies reflecting

and Taiwan’s close proximity and similar origins helped smooth the transition and pave the way for China’s return from the cultural dark ages. With the establishment of the treaty ports, Western culture poured into Shanghai and mixed with local Chinese culture. One main expression of this cultural fusion was in jazz music, which was renowned throughout Asia. Although jazz music first popularized in clubs, the invention of the gramophone helped create the record industry and push this music into

The Meaning of Culture; The way of life, especially the general customs and beliefs, of a particular group of people at a particular time. The characteristics of culture; a) Culture is LEARNED. It is not inherited or biologically transferred. Most of culture is learned (cultural characteristics, 2017) from family, friends, media and other influences. b) Culture is SHARED. Of a group, people share the same basic beliefs and ideas which is what draws them to each other, although the difference

Women’s role in Ancient Chinese civilisation was always vital to society due to their role in the family and during the Tang and Song dynasty significant changes occurred, changing Chinese women’s lives forever. While it is no secret women were inferior to men in the history of China, not many are aware of the major differences of the status of women from dynasty to dynasty. The Tang-Song dynasties ruled from 618AD to 1279 AD and many distinct differences between these two dynasties can be observed

clothing style can be one symbol of culture shifts. I choose three different dynasties’ clothes to analyze it. This is an interesting part during the Chinese history because when the dynasty comes to the next, clothes’ style will change with it. Sometimes the change does not make big differences, but sometimes it makes a lot. From ancient to modern, Chinese traditional feature disappeared. Instead of these traditional features, combining with western one appears. I am wondering why this will happen in