中外文化比较

Chinese is a member of the Indo-European language family and usually classified into six divisions.

Bronzeware script is the prototype of modern Chinese characters.

The International Chinese Language Day, also the UN Chinese Language Day, falls on the day of Grain in Ear.

Mandarin is based on Nanjing dialect and constitutes the official Chinese language.

On the whole, there are five tones in Chinese: the flat tone, the rising tone, the low rising tone, the down tone and the light tone.

The English language is a member of the Sino-Tibetan language family.

Traditional Chinese costumes typically consist of a form of blouse plus skirt or long gown with a sash.

Hanfu has been passed down for thousands of years from shenyi attire of the Han Dynasty to round-collar robes of Ming Dynasty.

The Tang suit is originated from Magua of the Manchu men of the Tang Dynasty.

Originated from Shenyang, Cheongsam was once a robe for the Manchu men.

In ancient China, long hair was often considered as punishment and used for prisoners, while monks kept their hair to show they didn't care about looks.

On formal social occasions in the West, black tie is the most formal attire, followed by white tie.

Chinese cuisine has eight main culinary traditions that are recognized as the best.

Characterized by three peppers, seven tastes and eight flavors, Xiang cuisine enjoys high reputation all over the world.

The five grains in traditional Chinese culture refer to rice, millet, sorghum, barley and beans.

Fish and chips, bubble and squeak, and bangers and mash are the well-known dishes in English cuisine.

Midwestern American cuisine today covers everything from barbecue to the Chicago-style hot dog.

Chopsticks can be used upside down, or be placed vertically in a bowl, as long as you are careful with the table manners.