Talking about eating habit, unlike the West, where everyone has their own plate of food, in China the dishes are placed on the table and everybody shares. If you are being treated by a Chinese host, be prepared for a . . . → Read More: Table Manners
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In China, foods are given particular meanings, so that a type of food can only be eaten by some specific individuals in certain occasion, or must be eaten in specific occasion. Usually, an honored guest will be served a . . . → Read More: Food Symbolism It’s commonly known that the Chinese invented chopsticks (or kuaizi in Chinese) as a set of instruments to be used when eating but the reason behind that is not commonly known. Actually, the Chinese were taught to use chopsticks long . . . → Read More: Chopsticks Chinese xiaochi is an important part of the culture and cuisine, often reflecting the customs, religion, history and even geography of each unique province. Yet many foreigners do not understand what exactly xiaochi is. Although the English translation is "snack", . . . → Read More: The Truth about Chinese Xiaochi (Snacks) You really have to master the art of using chopsticks if you visit China. In every restaurant, you will be provided with chopsticks instead of forks and knives. Don’t be frightened. They are easy to use. Use your thumb and . . . → Read More: How to Use Chopsticks China is a country that attaches great importance to names, honor, and prestige. The set phrase, to “achieve both fame and wealth,” gives the true meaning of the word “fame.” Only when people are famous worldwide have they laid the . . . → Read More: How Chinese Dishes Were Named |
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