An oppressive government is more to be feared than a tiger
Thursday, October 17, 2013
Sunday, October 13, 2013
Saturday, October 12, 2013
Chinese words of wisdom by Confucius: Sorrow
We should feel sorrow, but not sink under its oppression.
By Confucius
Friday, October 11, 2013
Chinese words of wisdom by Confucius
"If you think in term of a year,plant a seed; if in term of ten years, plant trees;
if in term of 100 years, teach the people"
by Confucius
if in term of 100 years, teach the people"
by Confucius
Monday, October 7, 2013
Four greatest invention in Ancient China ep4/4: Printing
Printing technique was first started during Sui Tang Dynasty. It was started of by using Block Printing method. The earliest unearthed printed matter was a single page of Sanskrit printed on linen paper dated back to AD 650 - 670.
Until AD 1045, Letterpress Printing was invented. According to a book written by a Song Dynasty scientist ShenKuo, letterpress printing was invented by HuaSheng. Clay was first used to make the letterpress block. The letterpress printing invention was said to be the Mother of Civilization.
Sunday, October 6, 2013
Four greatest invention in Ancient China ep3/4: Paper making
During East Han dynasty (AD105) paper making technique was greatly improved by Lord Cài Lún. This is why the prototype of paper was called Lord Cai Paper. Cai based on the silk waving technique using tree bark, used fishing net, used cloth, and linen etc. as material to make fabric paper which is suitable for writing. Since then the word "paper" mean this particular type of paper making technique.
Well before the Cai paper was invented, the ancient Chinese started using inscriptions on bones or tortoise shells during the Shang Dynasty(3500 yr ago). Until Spring and Autumn warrior nation era, bamboo was used instead of tortoise shells, however, it was still very bulky and hard to carry.
During the West Han dynasty, silk cloth was started being used for writing, and drawing. But it was not popular as silk was very expensive that only affordable by the nobles.
Well before the Cai paper was invented, the ancient Chinese started using inscriptions on bones or tortoise shells during the Shang Dynasty(3500 yr ago). Until Spring and Autumn warrior nation era, bamboo was used instead of tortoise shells, however, it was still very bulky and hard to carry.
During the West Han dynasty, silk cloth was started being used for writing, and drawing. But it was not popular as silk was very expensive that only affordable by the nobles.
Monday, September 30, 2013
Four greatest invention in Ancient China ep2/4: :Gun powder
Gun powder was invented during he Sui and Tang dynasties (AD 581 - 907). It was started off during the alchemy of immortality medicine process. So gun powder was invented unintentionally.
Surly the creation of immortality medicine failed. However gun powder was used as medicine. As Běn cǎo gāng mù ( the bible of Chinese medicine) stated, it can heal skin ulcers, cue plaque, use as insecticide.
Later on the gun powder techniques transferred to the military development, and hence became one of the four greatest invention in China.
Sunday, September 29, 2013
Chinese Embroidery mobile phone bag
Mobile phone soft Bag Chinese embroidery for iPhone 4,5, Samsung Galaxy S4
Bidding from US0.99
Bidding from US0.99
Saturday, September 28, 2013
Friday, September 27, 2013
Thursday, September 26, 2013
Four greatest invention in Ancient China ep1/4: Compass
Compass was first found being used during the Spring and Autumn Warrior Kingdoms era (BC 475 - 221). It was made by natural magnet and was designed similar as a spoon with a rounded bottom so that it can be placed on a smooth platform. It was called "South setting" as it points to the South direction. Once it was invented, it was widely used for military function.
Wednesday, September 25, 2013
Tuesday, September 24, 2013
Monday, September 23, 2013
Sunday, September 22, 2013
Four Legendary creatures ep4/4 : Rosefinch
Rosefinch (Zhu Que) is one of the legendary creature in the Chinese culture. It is a bird in red color which belongs to similar breed as the Phoenix. ZhuQue represents fire, and the direction of south. It is a very beautiful bird, the ways it looks and the voice it sings make it become the queen of all birds. The ZhuQue has meanings of peace and long-living.
Saturday, September 21, 2013
Friday, September 20, 2013
Thursday, September 19, 2013
Mid Autumn Festival
Mid Autumn festival is one of three most important festivals. It is on the
15/8 in the Chinese calendar. It is believed that the most rounded full moon of a year appears on that night. It was originally a festival of celebrating the autumn harvest. The Chinese celebrate the festival by decorating with lantern, eating moon cake, and playing lantern quest.
Wednesday, September 18, 2013
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