In China and Japan there exists a special zodiac quite different from that which we have in the states. The Chinese zodiac consists of twelve animals, each animal representing one year in the constant twelve year revolution.
In China and Japan there exists a special zodiac quite different from that which we have in the states. The Chinese zodiac consists of twelve animals, each animal representing one year in the constant twelve year revolution.
We know that December 31st may seem like old news now, but for the Chinese the New Year is just getting started. Chinese New Year begins on February 3rd and ushers in the Year of the Rabbit.
In Chinese watercolor paiting, static subjects like cherry blossoms and peach trees never go out of fashion because they represent the teeming life and beauty of nature that most Chinese watercolor artists enjoy representing.
Forget the Chinese take out, this seafood and noodle Chinese dish is perfect for any day of the week. Watch this how to video tutorial as professional Thai chef Kai shows you how to stir fry shrimp lo mein. This shrimp recipe is quick and delicious try it tonight.
In this video we learn how to say "I love you" in Mandarin and Cantonese Chinese. To say "I love you" in Mandarin, you would say "Wo ai ni". To say this in Cantonese, you would say "ngo ngoi ney". Say each part of these words slowly and practice them to make them sound perfect. There are different dialects you need for each of the types of Chinese, so take your time when researching and practicing. Once you get these down, you will be able to learn more basic phrases and be on the way to lear...
Watch this instructional Chinese video and learn how to say "Olympic Games" in Mandarin. Sharpen your Chinese language skills with your Mandarin instructor Benny.
If you need to go to the hospital or need medical attention, watch this video to learn how to communicate in Mandarin Chinese.
Watch this video to learn some Chinese words for ordering beverages and food at Starbucks.
Benny from askbenny.cn teaches you some Mandarin Chinese words and phrases to talk about sports and ask poeple if they play a sport.
Benny from askbenny.cn teaches you how to talk about the weather in Mandarin Chinese including how to say "Humid" "Dry" "Cool" and "Cold"
Benny from askbenny.cn teaches some Mandarin Chinese words and phrases to use when opening a bank account.
Benny from askbenny.cn teaches you the names of some common pieces of stationary and office equipment in Mandarin Chinese and how to talk about them.
Benny from askbenny.cn teaches you how to invite your friends out using Mandarin Chinese.
Benny from askbenny.cn teaches you how to order tea or coffee in Mandarin Chinese.
Benny from askbenny.cn teaches you how to ask for and give an opinion in Mandarin Chinese including how to say "I agree," "I disagree," "I think," and "that's stupid"
Benny teaches you how to use sentences involving the words "today," "yesterday," and "tomorrow" in Mandarin Chinese.
Benny teaches you the basics of counting in Chinese including how to count to 10 and beyond.
Benny teaches you some Mandarin Chinese greetings, words and phrases used in the business environment.
Benny teaches you how to talk about feelings and emotions in Mandarin Chinese, including anger, happiness, and sadness and how to ask someone how they fell.
Benny teaches you how to say "I caught a cold" in Mandarin Chinese as well as how to say "I have a headache" and ask how to ask "Where is the pharmacy?"
Benny teaches you some greetings and phrases used in public speaking in Mandarin Chinese.
Benny teaches you how to call for help in emergencies in Mandarin Chinese.
Benny teaches you how to order beer, coffee, or coke in Mandarin Chinese.
Benny teaches you how to say ask someone's name and nationality in Mandarin Chinese as well as how to give your own.
The concept of the Dragon Vein - the ridge of a mountain range - is an important one for Chinese landscape painters. Using a brush made with chicken feathers, this tutorial shows you how to apply a dragon vein to your own landscape art.
This video features an old Chinese woman demonstrating how to write some Chinese calligraphy phrases. These phrases can be used to adorn paintings of some traditional Chinese painting subjects, which often feature such calligraphy. We are left to wonder how the host feels about deferring the teaching to his mother-in-law.
Hungry for Chinese cuisine? In this video, learn how to cook up a traditional Chinese egg drop soup with a slight variation. Using Chinese egg noodles, the noodles are implemented into the base to create a creamy corn style noodle soup. The texture and hardness of the noodles adds a classic touch to an already traditional soup. Ingredients are listed in the video.
Egg rolls are a delicious snack, and no Chinese food meal is complete without this yummy appetizer. In this tutorial, learn how to make traditional Chinese egg rolls with Kai. These rolls can be filled with veggies or your favorite meats like chicken, beef or even shrimp. So, the next time you order Chinese, beat the take out guy to your door and have some homemade eggrolls ready to serve with that delicious dinner.
Forget the take out tonight, cook some Chinese food at home instead. Watch this how to video as Chef Kai shows you how to cook Chinese red pork. This authentic pork Chinese dish is sure to be a crowd pleaser.
Forget the take out tonight, cook some Chinese food at home instead. Watch this how to video tutorial as professional Thai chef Kai shows you how to cook up an authentic Chinese crap soup. Enjoy your crab soup on any cold winter day.
Forget the Chinese take out, this vegetarian Chinese dish of fried noodles is perfect for any day of the week. Watch this how to video tutorial as professional Thai chef Kai shows you how to stir fry fried noodles. This vegetarian recipe is quick and delicious try it tonight.
Teach your kids about the ancient Chinese abacus, often used as a counting tool, with the help of a fun arts & crafts project! In this Simple Kid's Crafts tutorial, learn how to construct a Chinese abacus for fun with your kids. This is the perfect project for children ages kindergarden and up! Help your kid's get ahead of the curve with fun, educational arts & crafts projects like this one.
Noodles are the basis for many a Chinese dish, including the Americanized chow mien (or "cooked noodles" in Chinese), noodles in broth, noodles with wonton soup, noodles with air. After all, with a light, airy consistency they're the perfect complement for savory dishes like kung pao chicken and beef and broccoli with soy sauce.
Watch this instructional painting video to paint the "Bird" in Chinese calligraphy with sumi-e ink on rice paper. This is actually a design based on four English letters, spelling b-i-r-d. The original mark was used during the Shang dynasty to mark bronzeware about 4,000 years ago.
Happy New Year! You're probably wondering, "Wha? The New Year passed two months ago." But Chinese New Year, or the Lunar New Year, occured this year on February 3rd and lasts for fifteen days. Celebrating the purging of the old and the coming of prosperity and luck, Chinese New Year is all about starting over.
Chinese Stealth Armor is a rare armor in Fallout New Vegas that will make you nearly invisible to enemies (although not fully, as in Fallout 3). If you steal or sneak a lot (who doesn't?) watch this video for a guide to acquiring two suits of Chinese Stealth Armor.
As far as Chinese food goes, lo mien is the most requested complement to more savory meat and vegetable dishes. While clearly much more unhealthy than steamed rice (and maybe even friend rice), lo mien is oily, salty, and overall yummy.
Any artist who excels enough in his profession will create some sort of signature on his painting to notify other it's his work. Some painters, like Jan van Eyck, are cryptic with their inscriptions, putting it in almost impossible to see areas in the painting, while others, like Chinese painters, put their literal stamp on paintings with a carved seal stamp.
For this project you will need a Chinese takeout container, a hole punch, paint brush, paint, a container for the paint and newspaper. Flatten the Chinese takeout container. Use your hole punch to make holes in it, choosing any pattern you would like. Place the container on the newspaper and paint the outer surface, using any color you prefer. Once you have allowed the pain to dry you can reassemble the Chinese takeout container, back to it's original look. Then you simply place a tea light i...
