Chinese Lessons
Experiencing Chinese
Lesson 8 Family And Friend
Be careful when you introduce different friends in Chinese, or it will make jokes. Come on to learn about this !
Learn common family appellation in chinese.
How one addresses a Chinese person can be a complicated exercise. Considerations to be taken into account include relationship and age. But, in case of doubt, the word "comrade" is still used in China and, more important, is of universal application.
Going to a Friend's Wedding
Motion pictures were introduced to China in 1896. Over the last hundred years or so, the Chinese cinematic industry has developed into a multi-genre space, bringing global audiences some of the most startlingly original works, artists and performers.
A Chinese birthday party includes a birthday cake and longevity noodles. Family members and friends give lots of good wishes.
Chinese people usually go to the airport or station to see off a guest after a farewell meeting or farewell dinner party. The seeing-off conversation just includes a couple of words due to the limitation of time。
Chinese people usually invite close relatives and good friends to eat or stay home. They provide cordial entertainment for guests. They are not likely to invite a guest without any preparations of entertainment.
Sometimes among friends, especially among those who have the same aspirations and interests, a periodical talk is held and it’s somewhat an academic discussion. A periodical talk is usually prearranged and requires some preparations. People would talk about a certain aspect of work and study so as to exchange thoughts and come to an agreement.
In recent years, some new sports, such as rock climbing, horse racing, bungee jumping, bowling, skateboard, woman’s boxing, and golf are becoming popular among Chinese people, especially young urban people. There are also many roller-skating rinks in Beijing. A lot of people also play table tennis and tennis.