Most mornings people don’t have much time before work or school to make breakfast. It’s a troublesome problem for many that still want something filling to have in the morning. But, in China, the perfect solution has been found!
1. A: …
Are you a “吃货(chīhuò) foodie? ” In every Chinese city there are fast, affordable and delicious restaurants available on the street or at traditional markets. In English we call this: street food, hawker fare, stall food, or food vendors. You can sit on a small …
Correct Answers 1. C 2. C <<Back to “Enjoy China’s street food-大排档 (dàpáidàng)
What does “Chinese food” look like in your hometown? Chinese food in foreign countries such as the UK and USA is popular, but the dishes are often different from what is actually served in China! Do you know what these “authentic” dishes are? Recently, a …
Correct Answers 1. A 2. D <<Back to “Three of China’s MOST Disgusting Foods”
Before we introduced one of China’s delicious breakfast duos, 豆浆油条(dòujiāng yóutiáo) or soy milk and fried dough sticks.
A breakfast meal for the hearty looking to be filled with a full, warm meal. Yet there is another breakfast option for those who enjoy eating a …
Answer: C The name 狗不理(gǒu bùlǐ) comes from a person named 高贵友(Gāo Guìyǒu) who lived during the Qing Dynasty. Throughout his life he was called by his nickname “狗子(gǒu zi)” or “dog.” He lived in Tianjin since childhood, and worked for three years at a …
There is a kind of steamed bun from Tianjin that are called “狗不理包子(gǒu bùlǐ bāozi),” which means “the steamed buns that even the Dog ignores.” Try to figure out the answer to the quiz below to learn more!
Do you know why such a delicious …
Most mornings people don’t have much time before work or school to make breakfast. Its a troublesome problem for many that still want something filling to have in the morning. But, in China, the perfect solution has been found! This simple, yet delicious, breakfast consists …
China is known for its many traditional food. How much do you know about them? Here is a test! All of these are Chinese traditional food for special festivals except . A. “月饼(yuèbǐng)” B. “汤圆(tāngyuán)” C. “粽子(zòngzi)” D. “豆腐脑(dòufunǎo)”
Answer: D “月饼(yuèbǐng) moon cake” is the Chinese traditional food for the Mid-autumn Festival, “汤圆(tāngyuán) rice dumpling” for the Lantern Festival and “粽子(zòngzi) zongzi”for the Dragon Boat Festival. “豆腐脑(dòufunǎo) tofu jelly”, also called “豆腐花(dòufuhuā)”, is a kind of special snacks in China. Many Chinese would …
Have you ever heard of Chinese “糖画(tánghuà) sugar painting?” If not, check out the video below for a glimpse of this intricate, edible art!
Have you ever seen anything like what the artist makes in the video? Do you think the way “糖画(tánghuà)” is made …
Chinese food includes many different styles: the major ones are Lu (Shandong) cuisine, Chuan (Sichuan) cuisine, Yue (Guangdong) cuisine, Min (Fujian) cuisine, Su (Suzhou) cuisine, Zhe (Zhejiang) cuisine, Xiang (Hunan) cuisine, and Hui (Anhui) cuisine. These are often referred to as the “Eight Major Cuisines” …
Key Learning Points (Preview):
聚 (jù): v. to get together
大餐 (dàcān): n. feast
Stockings and presents are just around the corner and westerners everywhere are busy wrapping, caroling and bustling about. Since its more widespread publicity in China since the 1990s, Christmas has slowly, …
Key Learning Point (Preview):
辣 (là): adj. spicy/hot
Read this short conversation where Mike and John discuss a new colleague.
Wǒmen bùmén xīn lái le yíge nǚ tóngshì. Mike: 我们 部门 新 来 了一个 女 同事。 There is a new woman colleague in our department. …
糖醋里脊 (táng cù lǐjǐ) Sweet and Sour Pork (Intermediate)
Key Learning Points (Preview):
糖醋里脊 (táng cù lǐjǐ): n Sweet and Sour Pork
炒 (chǎo): v to stir-fry
“糖醋里脊 (táng cù lǐjǐ) Sweet and Sour Pork” is a
in western countries. It belongs …
