英语畅谈中国文化50主题(2)

英语畅谈中国文化50主题

The color preferences of the Chinese people are influenced by the five elements

Yellow was also the color representing the imperial court in traditional China.

The yellow color is used to represent both the Imperial Court and bad taste.

It can also cause trouble today if a person associates himself with the wrong yellow.

Traditionally, red represents the motherland and authority

Red is also a highly-regarded color among ordinary people.

Because red is very bright, it is good for warning purposes.

Tea drinking is a very sophisticated pastime.

Tea houses are always decorated with traditional paintings, calligraphy and furniture

Water came from melted snow which was collected from plum blossom trees the previous winter Ancient scholars enjoys themselves by savouring tea among bamboos or in the moonlight

There are a lot of Chinese expressions that link tea with food

People think it can help them lose weight and control their blood pressure

Usually tea houses are where ordinary people like to hang around

No wonder tea is always mentioned together with food in Chinese culture.

For a lot of young people, coffee drinking is a desirable part of their lifestyle

I.especially, like the green tea leaves dancing in the glass