A Kaleidoscope of Chinese Culture (English and Chinese Edition)

中国文化万花筒（英汉双语版）

Product Information | 产品信息

Format: Paperback | 平装本
Language: English, Chinese | 英文，中文
Publisher: Sinolingua Press (November 11, 2008) | 外语教学与研究出版社（2008年11月11日）
Dimensions: 10.2 x 7.2 x 0.7 inches | 尺寸：10.2 x 7.2 x 0.7 英寸
Shipping Weight: 1.1 pounds | 重量：1.1 磅
ISBN-10: 7802004004 | ISBN-10：7802004004
ISBN-13: 978-7802004009 | ISBN-13：9787802004009

Overview | 概述

A Kaleidoscope of Chinese Culture introduces important aspects of traditional Chinese culture through 14 captivating topics, ranging from Chinese characters to festivals, animals, and cross-cultural communication. This bilingual edition offers both Chinese and English text, making it an ideal resource for those wanting to deepen their understanding of China and its rich cultural heritage.
《中国文化万花筒》通过14个引人入胜的话题介绍了中国传统文化的重要方面，涵盖了汉字、数字、动物、植物、色彩、食物、节日、名字以及跨文化交流等内容。本书为双语版，提供中英文对照，是希望加深对中国及其丰富文化遗产理解的读者的理想资源。

Product Features | 产品特点

Exploring 14 Topics of Chinese Culture | 探索中国文化的14个主题

• The book covers essential aspects of Chinese culture, such as homophones, taboos, the symbolism of plants, Chinese food, festivals like the Dragon Boat Festival, and much more.

• 本书涵盖了中国文化的基本方面，如同音字、禁忌、中国植物的象征意义、中国食品、龙舟节等节日内容，精彩纷呈。

• Special emphasis on comparing and contrasting Eastern and Western cultures to deepen cultural understanding.

• 本书特别强调东西方文化的比较，帮助读者更深入地理解中西文化的差异。

A Bilingual Learning Resource | 双语学习资源

• Each text is followed by sections such as Words, Notes, and Examples, offering deeper insight into the material and facilitating easier comprehension.

• 每篇文章后附有“词汇”、“注释”和“例子”等部分，为读者提供更深入的理解，帮助轻松掌握内容。

• Readers can choose between extensive or intensive reading based on their needs, making it suitable for both casual reading and in-depth study.

• 读者可根据自己的需要选择广泛阅读或深入阅读，适用于休闲阅读或深入学习。

Interesting Facts | 有趣的事实

• The book explores cross-cultural communication and offers insights into how Chinese culture has influenced and been influenced by other cultures.

• 本书探讨了跨文化交流，并提供了中国文化如何影响并被其他文化影响的深刻见解。

• Chapters like The Eighth Day of the Twelfth Lunar Month and Loanwords in Chinese explore fascinating cultural customs and language evolution.

• 《十二月初八》和《汉语中的外来词》章节，探索了迷人的文化习俗和语言演变。

Table of Contents | 目录

1. Magical Oriental Cubes | 神奇的东方立方体

2. More on Chinese Characters | 进一步了解汉字

3. Homophones | 同音字

4. Taboos and Euphemism in Chinese | 中国的禁忌与委婉语

5. Numbers | 数字

6. Real and Mythical Animals | 真实与神话中的动物

7. Plants Symbolism | 植物的象征意义

8. Colors | 色彩

9. Food | 食物

10. Folk Customs of the Dragon Boat Festival | 龙舟节的民俗

11. The Eighth Day of the Twelfth Lunar Month and the Porridge Eaten on the Day | 十二月初八与当日吃的粥

12. Surnames and Given Names | 姓氏与名字

13. Loanwords in Chinese and Cultural Exchanges | 汉语中的外来词与文化交流

14. Cross-cultural Communication | 跨文化交流

Publisher | 出版社

Published by Sinolingua Press, A Kaleidoscope of Chinese Culture is a comprehensive bilingual resource for anyone interested in the intricacies of Chinese culture and its dynamic interaction with the world.
由外语教学与研究出版社出版，《中国文化万花筒》是一本全面的双语资源，适合任何对中国文化的细节以及中国与世界之间的互动感兴趣的读者。

Dive into the wonders of Chinese culture through this beautifully designed bilingual edition and expand your understanding of the ancient civilization!
通过这本精美设计的双语版，深入探索中国文化的奇观，拓宽您对这一古老文明的理解！

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#KaleidoscopeOfChineseCulture #ChineseCulture #CrossCulturalCommunication #汉语文化 #文化交流 #东西方文化