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202270081670 谢紫佳 Xie Zijia 英语笔译(English translation)

Chinese Mystery Novel

谢紫佳Xie Zijia,202270081670

Abstract

The term 'Zhiguai' refers to the account of strange and bizarre events, and generally refers to the Zhiguai novel, one of the classical Chinese novels, which mainly recounts stories and legends of ghosts and spirits. The 'ghost'is an object of legend and belief that has been perpetuated from ancient China, forming a unique Chinese ghost culture. It was a genre that took 'ghosts' as the subject of storytelling, created and flourished in the Wei, Jin and North and South Dynasties, reflecting the spread of metaphysical culture and Buddhism and Taoism at the time.

Key words

Mystery novels; Ghost culture

题目

中国志怪小说

摘要

“志怪 ”一词指的是对怪异事件的记述，一般指志怪小说，是中国古典小说之一，主要记述鬼神的故事和传说。“鬼 ”是一种传说和信仰的对象，从中国古代一直延续至今，形成了独特的中国鬼文化。它是一种以'鬼'为故事主题的体裁，在魏晋南北朝时期创造并盛行，反映了当时玄学文化和佛教、道教的传播。

关键词

志怪小说；鬼文化

Overview

“Once the golden wind and jade dew meet, it is better than countless on earth.” In 1987, Leslie Cheung and Joey Wong, two magnificent actors, performed together in the movie "The Ghost of Sinn Ying", since then the female ghost Nie Xiaoqian became a synonym for beautiful female ghosts, the movie has also become an unsurpassed classic of this kind of film. The country seems to have always had a strong interest in these kinds of fox ghost stories, stories of foxes and ghosts, and myths and legends of foxes and fairies charming people, and dreams of the dead are spread everywhere, and stories such as "Liaozhai Zhiyi" and "Sojourner's Tale" have always been talked about, and "The Legend of the New White Lady" and "Painted Skin" and other film and television productions are endless. These kinds of stories are fascinating, it is different from "Journey to the West", "Feng Shen Yan Yi" based on the high mythological system, fox ghost stories, Zhiguai novels are more like a kind of mythological system close to the folk people. They also reflect the bottom people's fear of ghosts and gods, their desire for freedom and love, and their pursuit of justice and honesty, and are highly rebellious and educational.

The history of development of Chinese Mystery novel

As one of the forms of classical Chinese fiction, Zhiguai has existed from ancient times to the present, such as the well-known "Shan Hai Jing" during the Warring States period, and "Han Wu Nei Zhuan" and "Shen Yi Zhuan" during the two Han dynasties. However, it was during the Wei, Jin and North and South Dynasties that it was really written and circulated on a large scale, which was directly related to the religious superstition and metaphysical culture of the society at that time, as well as the spread of Buddhism and Taoism.

Famous allusions in Chinese Mystery novel

The mention of this type of novel brings to mind the peak of classical short stories - "Liaozhai Zhiyi" and its author Pu Songling. The stories of Liaozhai are mainly divided into three categories: a kind of ghost and fox love story, in which the characters are unafraid of feudal rituals and advocate people to bravely pursue love; the second is to attack the devastation of the examination on the readers, and the author, Pu Songling, as a repeatedly famous failed reader, often complains about the examination in his book; the third category is to expose the brutality of the ruling class and the oppression of the people, which has social significance. In addition to the well-known fox-ghost love stories such as "Nie Xiaoqian", "Painted Skin" and "Yingning", there are also Taoist stories such as "Taoist Priest of Laoshan", zombie horror stories such as "Corpse Transformation", gods and ghosts stories such as "Kao Chenghuang", folk stories such as "Ventriloquism" and political satire stories such as "Promotion of Weaving", which are rich and colorful. However, not all of these wonderful stories are original to Pu Songling, and many of them have been passed down and evolved through the generations. For example, "Nie Xiaoqian" is a female ghost in Liaozhai, and Ning Caishen is a scholar, and the two met by chance in a broken temple; while the previous version of the story is the Yuan Dynasty Zheng Guangzu's miscellaneous drama "Qian Nv LiHun", the predecessor of "Qian Niu Leixiang" is the legendary novel "LiHun Ji" by Chen Xuan You in the Tang Dynasty. In this version there is no Nie Xiaoqian, only the heroine Qianniang, and there is no Ning Caishen, only the male protagonist Wang Zhou. Qianniang fell in love with Wang Zhou, but could not be together due to feudal rituals, so her soul left her body to live with Wang Zhou (and gave birth to 2 children), and her body was lying sick in her mother's house, and finally her soul and body were merged into one. Also worth mentioning is the Eastern Jin dynasty Gan Bao wrote the "Sou Shen Ji", in which most of the stories are short, simple plot, camera fantasy, extremely rich in romanticism. The main characters in this book are ghosts, demons and immortals, a mix of Buddhism and Taoism, and the stories are mostly about gods and spirits, and some of them are folk legends. Some of the famous stories include "Ganjiang Mo Ye", "Dong Yong and the Weaving Maid" and "Li Ji".

Conclusion

What we need to note when we read the Zhiguai novels is that the spiritual stories in the weird and spiritual novels are feudal superstitions, and their existence has its own special historical background and social reasons, we as the new generation should not be addicted to the demons, foxes and ghosts and seek immortality by reading such books. Then why do we still read the novels? In the process of reading, one can examine the backward ideology of the author's time and the reasons behind it. For example, in the story "Sou Shen JI", Li Ji kills a snake. Li Ji is a woman and there is an evil snake in her hometown and the place needs to sacrifice the girl for peace. However, Li Ji was brave enough to ask for the sacrifice and killed the snake, making her a heroine. This story is originally a tribute to women, but it also implies the idea of patriarchal thinking: Li Ji said: "My parents are not blessed, they have only six daughters, not a single son, and even if I have children, it seems that I have none, I do not have the merit and virtue to save my parents, so since I cannot provide for my parents, and spend my clothes and food in vain, there is no benefit in living, so I might as well die early. I might as well die. If I sell my body, I can get some money and use it to support my parents, isn't that good? Her parents loved her and never agreed to let her go. So Li sent herself away quietly, and her parents could not stop her after all. So in a story, there are both "progressive ideas" and "regressive ideas", we as readers should be able to distinguish between right and wrong in the process of reading, taking the best and removing the worst.

References

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Question

1.Which two actors were the main actors in The Ghost of Sinn Ying? A.Edison Chen and Celina Cheung B.Leslie Cheung and Joey Wong C.Nicholas Tse and Maggie Cheung D.Daniel Wu and Stephen Fung 2.Which dynasty did zhiguai really spread? A.Tang dynasty B.Han dynasty C.Song dynasty D.Wei, Jin and North and South Dynasties 3.Which book is ‘Liji kills a snake’ from? A.Feng Shen Yan Yi B.Liao Zhai Zhi Yi C.Sou Shen Ji D.You Yang Za Zu

Answer

1.B;2.D;3.C

202270081671 熊丹 Xiong Dan 英语笔译(English translation)

Comparison of Chinese and western food culture under the background of “Chinese Culture Exporting

熊丹Xiong Dan,202270081671

Abstract

Chinese and Western food cultures are very different, their dining methods, objects, etiquette and eating concepts are also different. However, with the development trend of globalization, the communication of various nationalities is increasing, and the food culture begins to learn from and integrate with each other to a certain extent. Starting with the differences in the focus of Chinese and Western food cultures, this paper compares Chinese and Western food cultures under the background of cultural export.

Key Words

Food culture,differences

题目

基于中国文化输出背景下的中西方饮食文化对比

摘要

中西方饮食文化千差万别,其用餐方式、对象、礼仪与饮食观念也各不相同。但伴随着全球化的发展趋势,各民族交流日益增多,饮食文化开始出现一定程度的借鉴与融合。本文从中西方饮食文化中所关注的重点的差异等方面入手,基于文化背景输出下对中西方饮食文化进行了比较

关键词

饮食文化，区别

Introduction

Food culture is an important part of human civilization, which is influenced by different food cultures in China and the West. Chinese and Western countries have great differences in dietary concept, dietary content, cooking way and tableware use and so on. Under the current background of promoting cultural prosperity, this paper takes food culture as the entry point and analyzes the differences between Chinese and western food cultures, hoping to reduce some cultural conflicts in cross-cultural communication. This paper makes a comparative analysis of Chinese and Western food cultures from the perspective of intercultural communication to provide reference experience for promoting the prosperity and development of Chinese food culture and cross-cultural communication.

Manifestation of differences between Chinese and Western diets

1. Dietary Concept Influenced by different historical and cultural environments and geographical conditions, Chinese and western food cultures are different in many aspects. 1) The diet concept in our country is mainly extreme taste.Under the influence of this concept, people pay more attention to the eating experience, and the taste of food is an important source to give people good feelings. 2) Chinese food concept more attention to Yin and Yang harmony. In the diet to pay more attention to the food itself for the harmonization and health care of the viscera. 3) The food concept of our country is still mainly reflected in the principle. Food can not only maintain survival, but also give people taste enjoyment with rich and delicious taste. At the same time, it can make people feel healthy and positive cultural sentiment from food, and also reflect the pursuit of noble sentiments in cooking and tasting food. The western concept of diet is reflected in the following aspects: 1) The western concept of diet is reflected in the collocation of dietary nutrition. This combination is analyzed more from a professional nutritional perspective. Under this concept of diet, Westerners do not pay much attention to the appearance, flavor and taste of food itself, but to ensure the health and safety of human body by eating large pieces of meat and raw fresh vegetables. 2) In the western diet concept, although the ingredients of western food are very fine, the preparation methods are mostly simple, so it has high efficiency, which is well reflected in the fast food industry. 3) The western concept of diet is also mainly reflected in seasoning. In the process of making food, there are a variety of seasonings, such as milk and cheese and so on. 4) In western food culture, the collocation of food materials mainly depends on the shape and color, which is mainly based on the bright color, because this kind of food collocation can stimulate the appetite better. 2 Diet Content 1) Our diet is mainly composed of grains and other crops, while vegetables, fruits and meat are mostly eaten as complementary foods. And our country tends more to cooked food. 2) There is a great difference between the north and the south, which is mainly sweet in the south and salty in the north. 1) Western countries are mainly based on animal food, red meat is the staple food on the table, vegetables are complementary food. 2) Western food are mainly cold food 3 Diet style 1)In Chinese families, "reunion dinner" and "New Year's Eve dinner" are the outstanding manifestations of Chinese food culture. This is because China has always been a family culture, and the connection of blood relationship and family has always been a highly respected culture. 2)Chopsticks are the most commonly used tableware in our country and spoon is an auxiliary tableware. 1)In the Western,occidentals put into practice Individual Dining System, which is influenced by the individualism culture of the West. People respect individuality and each other's space. 2)Dining is generally AA - based, Western tableware is also based on knife and fork.

Reasons for the differences in food culture

1. The influence of geographical environment. The geographical environment provides the physical basis for people's diet. China has fertile soil and mild climate,which is suitable for the growth of crops. In the west, there is a temperate maritime climate, which is suitable for the development of animal husbandry, so meat and dairy products become the main body of western diet culture. 2. The influence of national character. Under the influence of Confucianism, China pursues harmonious beauty, which is reflected in the dietary emphasis on the harmony of the five flavors, drinking and eating together. Influenced by nomadic culture and maritime culture, the West is independent and aggressive, so the separation of knives and forks in the diet and meals are the embodiment of its national character 3. The influence of religious culture. The West is dominated by Christianity, and the "Blessed Virgin Mary" has influenced the respect for women in Western food culture. However, in China, Confucianism, Buddhism and Taoism are in parallel. In its teachings, the diet mainly avoids raw food and neither affirms the status of women in society. The former has influenced a preference for cooked food and vegetarianism in the Chinese diet, while the latter has kept women away from the table for years.

Conclusion

By comparing the differences between Chinese and western food culture, the barriers of Chinese and Western food culture can be eliminated and reduced. At the same time, understand the root of differences, so as to achieve smooth communication in cross-cultural communication. More importantly, with the export of culture, Chinese food culture will also keep pace with The Times. Take food innovation as an example. KFC, as a world-famous fast food skin brand, introduced burger flavors more in line with Chinese people's habits, such as "Sichuan-flavored double chicken leg burger", when it was promoted in China. KFC also operates the main fried chicken products at the same time launched the century egg lean porridge, fried dough sticks and other very Chinese characteristics of the food. It is KFC's understanding of Chinese people's eating habits on the basis of a thorough understanding, so that the brand can achieve long-term development.

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Questions

1.what’s the differences between Chinese and Western diets? A.Dietary Concept B. Diet Content C.Diet style D.all of above. 2.what is the the western concept of diet?(多选） A.The western concept of diet is reflected in the collocation of dietary nutrition. B.the ingredients of western food are very fine, the preparation methods are mostly simple, so it has high efficiency C.The western concept of diet is also mainly reflected in seasoning. D.the collocation of food materials mainly depends on the shape and color 3.Does the infuence of geographical environment is the reason for the differences in food culture? A .Yes B.No C.Not clear 4.what’s the significance by comparing the differences between Chinese and western food culture ? A.the barriers of Chinese and Western food culture can be eliminated and reduced. B.understand the root of differences, so as to achieve smooth communication in cross-cultural communication C.Chinese food culture will also keep pace with The Times. D.all of above.

Answers

Correct answers are: . 1. D . 2.ABCD . 3.A . 5.D

202270081700 徐思禹 Xu Siyu 英语口译(English interpretation)

An Introduction of Errenzhuan in Northeast China

Xu Siyu 202270081700

Abstract

Errenzhuan is popular in the northeastern part of China, just as Yu Opera is in Henan province. It is fair to say that Er ren zhuan has exerted great influence on China, and that it is an important part of northeastern culture. This paper will give a brief introduction of it.

202270081672 颜琦 Yan Qi 英语笔译(English translation)

Eunuchs in Ancient China

颜琦Yan Qi, 202270081672

Abstract

Eunuchs have long functioned as an integral part of Chinese imperial feudal system since they were created. In Chinese history, the castrated or emasculated imperial court servants dealt with the court affairs for the emperors but some of them took part in politics and economic activities and even owned military rights. This paper will discuss the characteristics of eunuchs and important historical events on them during different historical periods, so that readers can understand the political power of eunuchs to the feudal dynasties in ancient China.

Key Words

Eunuchs, Chinese Feudal System, Political Influence

题目

中国古代的太监

摘要

太监自产生至灭亡，几乎始终与中国的封建制度紧密联系在一起，对中国古代的政治经济活动产生了深远的影响。经过漫长的历史演变时期，太监的地位也发生了一定程度的变化。本文将沿太监的产生、发展、高潮、衰弱至灭亡的历史时期，展示其基本特征和历史重要事件，从而使读者了解中国古代的太监和太监这个群体对中国封建王朝起到的政治力量。

= = 关键词 = =

太监，中国封建制度，政治影响

= = Introduction = =

A Eunuch is a castrated or emasculated man who brought to serve the royal household in the inner chamber of the palace. Eunuchs were generally the only men other than the emperor who were allowed to enter the inner courtyards where the imperial family and concubines lived. Other men, including officials, military guards and even male relatives of the emperor, were not only not allowed to enter the inner sanctums but were often required to leave the palace grounds at night. Eunuchs acted as fetchers and carriers, bodyguards, nurses, and essentially performed the roles of valets, butlers, maids, and cooks combined. Despite their privileged position, the general public's view of eunuchs was extremely negative as they were regarded as the lowest class of all servants. Mencius had recorded that there are three ways of being unfilial and the most serious is to have no heir. Since eunuchs were unable to have children, they had always been considered a “third sex” or “feminized men” in ancient China.

= = Political Power of Eunuchs in History = =

1. Rising period Chinese early eunuchs appeared in the slave society. In order to meet the need of maintaining the purity of the blood relationship of the supreme ruler's family, a small number of eunuchs have been used at that time. Generally, they only have the status of slaves in their families, with low status, limited duties, and less ability to interfere in political affairs. With the establishment of the feudal autocratic monarchy system, the eunuch system quickly matured accordingly during Qin and Han dynasties. Especially in the Eastern Han Dynasty, the number of eunuchs increased greatly, and a relatively systematic and complete system on the establishment and selection of eunuchs' institutions. The phenomenon of eunuchs interfering in state affairs and even manipulating the handle of the state happens in large numbers. The harm caused by eunuchs' authoritarian power to feudal politics also began to appear. During this period, the difference between internal and external officials appeared and eunuchs became increasingly important in royal life. 2. Unstable period At the end of the Eastern Han Dynasty, in the internal struggle of the ruling clique, the eunuchs were once dealt a devastating blow. During the Three Kingdoms, Jin dynasties and Southern and Northern dynasties, it was difficult for the eunuch to be unified, nor for the eunuch power to expand. The southern regimes, with the Han landlord class as the main body, completely inherited the traditional eunuch system, but the scale of eunuch institutions and eunuchs was obviously not comparable to that of the Eastern Han Dynasty in the unified period. Under the situation that the political, economic and cultural exchanges between ethnic groups were greatly developed at that time, the northern political powers with the minority nobles as the main body were widely influenced by the traditional culture of the Central Plains, thus accepting and implementing the eunuch system in their respective political powers. Among them, the eunuch system implemented by the Northern Wei Dynasty was particularly complete, and the eunuch power was rampant for a time in the Northern Wei Dynasty. After the establishment of the powerful and unified empire of Sui and Tang Dynasties, the development of the eunuch system took a similar old road to that of the Eastern Han Dynasty. The eunuchs' system became more complete, and the eunuchs' power expanded rapidly. In the middle and late Tang Dynasty, the situation of eunuchs' autocratic power became increasingly fierce. Between the bureaucratic group in the outer court and the eunuch group in the inner court. The dispute between Nanya and Beisi has lasted for decades. Eunuch dictatorship greatly deepened the political crisis in the late Tang Dynasty. The eunuch system of the Song Dynasty followed the previous dynasty. Eunuchs took part in various military activities at that time in Song Dynasty, and the phenomenon of upper eunuchs meddling in politics also occurred from time to time. In the process of accepting the extensive influence of feudal civilization in the Central Plains, the regimes established by the nobles of Liao, Jin, Yuan and other ethnic minorities also established their own eunuch systems. 3. Booming Period After the Ming Dynasty was founded, the feudal autocratic rule was further strengthened, and the eunuch system entered its heyday in its own development history. In the Ming Dynasty, the eunuchs' organization was huge, the number was numerous, the scope of power was extensive, and the status and power were prominent, all of which reached an unprecedented level. The eunuchs of the Ming Dynasty always played an important role in the political struggle within the ruling class. The eunuch's power in Ming Dynasty was extremely expanded, and he was fully involved in the political, military, economic, cultural, diplomatic and other fields of the feudal state power. As the representative of the decadent forces at that time, the eunuchs' group acted arbitrarily, which seriously intensified social contradictions and accelerated the process of corruption and decline in the Ming Dynasty. In the Qing dynasty, the scope and number of eunuchs' posts were strictly limited, and a set of specific and detailed laws and regulations on eunuchs' management were formulated. The above measures have achieved obvious results, effectively curbing the expansion of eunuchs. However, in the late Qing Dynasty, the situation of the Empress Dowager Cixi hanging down the curtain to listen to politics provided a new opportunity for eunuchs to do politics. Under the wing of the ruling mother's egg, the upper eunuchs bossed around at the end of the Qing Dynasty. The situation of eunuchs' interference in government affairs is likely to make a comeback. At this time, great changes have taken place in the social development of China, the anti-imperialist and anti-feudal struggle of the people of China has developed in depth, the situation of bourgeois democratic revolution has been constantly rising, and the rule of the Qing Dynasty, together with the feudal autocratic monarchy, has fallen apart. With the Revolution of 1911 overthrowing the feudal monarchy, the eunuch system in China also ended. Although there are still some eunuchs left in the Forbidden City, where the deposed emperor of the Qing Dynasty temporarily lived, it is no longer a formal national political system.

= = Famous Eunuchs = =

During the Song Dynasty (960-1279 CE) eunuchs were often made military commanders. One such figure was Tong Guan (1054-1126 CE) who was Emperor Huizong's most important general. He won famous victories in the north-west border regions in his youth, quashed the Fang La rebellion in Zhejiang province and continued to loyally serve his emperor into his seventies. Guan was also honoured with an official biography where it is recorded he was a painter of some talent. The biography, which appears in the Song History, displays the typical disdain and prejudice that eunuchs suffered even if they were such talented individuals as Guan. Another famous eunuch was Zheng He (1371-1433 CE) who made seven voyages to the Indian Ocean for Emperor Yongle of the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644 CE). One of He's fleets was composed of 317 ships, including 62 'treasure ships' full of gifts for foreign rulers and over 30,000 men. On his various travels, He followed Arab trading routes and stopped off at such far-flung places as Vietnam, Indonesia, India, Sri Lanka, and East Africa. He then returned to China and wowed the court with his exotic captures such as giraffes, lions, and fabulous gems.

= = Conclusion = =

Eunuchs were powerful political players in ancient Chinese government. Originating as trusted slaves in the royal household they were ambitious to use their favoured position to gain political power. Advising the emperor from within the palace and blocking the access of officials to their ruler, the eunuchs were eventually able to acquire noble titles themselves, form a bureaucracy to rival the state's and even select and remove emperors of their choosing. Their influence on government would result in the falling of dynasties and last right up to the 17th century.

= = References = =

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202270081673 杨思吟 Yang Siyin 英语笔译(English translation)

==Topic== The Development of Traditional Chinese Medicine

Yang Siyin, 202270081673.

Abstract

Traditional Chinese medicine has a long history, and the development of TCM can be devided into 5 parts, be they the primitive society, the Spring and Autumn and Warring States Period, Qin and Han dynasties, the Sui, the Tang and the Five Dynasties, and Ming and Qing dynasties. Over these five periods, TCM continued to envolve, from a beneficial life experience to a systematical system. Also, there comes four crucial medical books that palys an important role.

202270081674 杨晰微 Yang Xiwei 英语笔译(English translation)

Foshan Paper-cutting Culture

杨晰微 Yang Xiwei, 202270081674

Abstract

With a long history of over one thousand years in China, Paper-cutting art has formed different local styles throughout the country. Foshan paper-cutting, reputed for its unique regional styles and distinctive cultural features, was listed as one of the intangible cultural heritages of China in 2006. This paper focuses on introducing the origin, development, categories and themes of Foshan paper-cut, and further exploring its current situation.

Key Words

Foshan paper-cut art, Cultural heritage, Features

题目

佛山剪纸文化

摘要

剪纸艺术在中国有一千多年的悠久历史，在全国各地形成了不同的地方风格。佛山剪纸以其独特的地域风格和鲜明的文化特色而闻名，于2006年被列为中国非物质文化遗产之一。本文着重介绍了佛山剪纸的起源、发展、种类和题材，并进一步探讨了佛山剪纸的现状。

关键词

佛山剪纸艺术，文化遗产，特色

Introduction

Located in Guangdong province, Foshan is a main birthplace of Lingnan culture, which is featured with ingenuity, diversity, openness and so on. Foshan paper-cutting is deep rooted in broad and profound Lingnan culture. Consequently, it possesses strong Lingnan cultural features. Then it becomes one of major schools of Chinese paper cutting. Foshan paper-cut is different from that in northern China which is resolute, bold and magnificent, and reflects the unique dexterity, elegance and fresh and beautiful features of that in southern China.(Yang Mingxia 2015, 82)

Origin and Development

Paper-cutting in Foshan originated during the Song Dynasty and flourished during the Ming and Qing Dynasties, with a history of more than 800 years. Since the Ming Dynasty, Foshan paper-cutting has been produced in large quantities by specialized industries, and the products were sold across the country and even exported to South Asian countries. (Liang Genxiang 2001, 16) After the heyday of traditional paper-cutting in the Ming and Qing dynasties, Foshan's commerce and handicrafts were hit hard by the invasion of foreign capitalism after the Opium War. Foshan traditional paper-cutting has begun to decline during the period of the Republic of China, is moribund during the anti-Japanese war period. After the founding of the People's Republic of China, Foshan paper-cutting was given a new lease of life. On May 4, 1956, the Foshan Qiuse Craft Society was established, and in September of the same year, it was renamed the Foshan Folk Art Research Society, with a paper-cutting workshop, and became the main base for the creation, research and sale of modern Foshan paper-cutting. Since the reform and opening up, the Foshan Folk Art Research Society has invested a total of more than 2 million yuan to protect, transform and innovate the traditional craft of Foshan paper-cutting.(Liang Daguang 2009, 221)

Categories

There are two categories: one is cut with scissors and the other is carved with an engraving knife. The later is a characteristic in Foshan, and is also the main industry of Foshan paper-cutting. This type of paper cuttings can be carved into 20-30 sheets at a time, which is suitable for mass production. This category of paper cuttings can be divided as followings.

A.Single-color Paper-cuts

This type of paper cutting contains one color and red is the most often used. It is the basis for all other types of paper cutting.

B.Lining Paper-cuts

According to the different materials uesd, it can be divided into paper lining material, copper lining material, silver lining material, etc. Among them, copper lining paper cuttings is unique to Foshan. This technique is to use copper foil to cut the pattern of main body and then add different colored pieces of paper onto it as the back.

C.Color Paper-cuts

Different materials can be used like paper, silver or copper. Among them, copper material is the most special. It is a combination of painting and paper-cutting art form. Firstly, use a knife to carve out the outline of the picture on the copper foil sticked onto a paper later. Then, mix watercolor with glue to paint lines.

D.Copper Chisel Paper-cuts

This is one of the most characteristic varieties of Foshan paper-cutting, which is not engraved with a knife, but with a small copper chisel on copper foil, similar to a ball pen, with a wooden mallet to knock out small round beads in line with the image. (Su Liman, Liang Danni 2010, 160)

Themes

The themes of Foshan paper-cuts are mostly loved by the masses. According to different themes, Foshan paper-cut can be divided into three categories.

The first one is the auspicious and festive category, which usually expresses good wishes and implications with the help of flowers, birds, insects, fish and other auspicious things, which are often matched with other elements. (Wang Juan 2008, 131)

The second is the folk custom activities which have strong ethnic customs and local characteristics under the long-term influence of Lingnan culture. Such as lion dances, dragon dance, weddings and temple fairs. These folk custom activities with Foshan characteristics are the indispensable paper-cut themes.

The third is folk stories from the past, mythology and literature, which reflect people's spirits, virtues and cultural concepts. For example, one of Foshan's representive paper cutting works of Qing Dynasty, "Ms Chan's boat chase", is the love story between nun Chan Miaochang and scholar Pan Bizheng who broke through the fedual ethical code and finally got married in the story of Jade Hairpin written by Gao Lian of Ming Dynasty.(Yu Xiangyi et al. 2020, 51)

Current Situation

Modern Foshan paper-cut has formed new characteristics. For example, the production division of labor has been specialized. The function of paper-cutting has changed from folkloric practical to artistic appreciation. The form of paper-cutting has been derived from small window flowers to large murals. Based on above, Foshan paper-cutting as a cultural resource has been transformed into a cultural product, realizing the interaction between skill transmission and production and marketing. (Zou Jinlin 2014, 36)

However, it also faces problems such as the loss of inheritors, the extinction of related industries such as raw materials, market instability and tax pressure, which need to be solved by all parties. For instance, schools in Foshan could launch handicraft courses to help students get closer to this charming art andlearn the culture behind it.(Huang Huanchen 2019, 136)

Conclusion

For hundreds of years, Foshan paper-cuts not only represents the people's pursuit

202270081676 张珂珂 Zhang Keke 英语笔译(English translation)

Chinese Noodles Culture

Zhang Keke张珂珂202270081676

Abstract

Noodles are a traditional Chinese noodle dish and are loved by the people. Noodles have a long history of consumption in China, and the richness of local produce and customs has given rise to a wide variety of noodles with different characteristics and flavours, which are integrated into people's lives. In this article, we will focus on the history of noodles, development status and the cultural connotation behind noodles.

Key Words

History of noodles, Noodles by region, Chinese custom

题目

中国的面条文化

摘要

面条是中华民族的传统面食，深受各界各族人民群众的喜爱。 面条在中国的食用历史悠久，各地丰富的物产和生活习俗，蕴育出了不同特色和口味的面条，其种类繁多，面条融入人们的生活。在这篇文章中，我们将重点介绍面条的历史，发展现状以及面条背后的文化内涵。

关键词

面条历史，各地面条，中国习俗

Introduction

Noodles are a common food. Originated in China, noodles have more than 4,000 years of production and consumption history. Noodle is a kind of health food, which is easy to make, convenient to eat and rich in nutrition. It can also be used as both staple food and fast food. It is made by grinding flour of grains or beans with water into a dough. There are many kinds of patterns and varieties. In China, there are different kinds of noodles.

The History of Chinese Noodles

Noodle is a very ancient food with a long history, and it has been recorded in China's Eastern Han Dynasty. During the Wei, Jin, Southern and Northern Dynasties, new types of noodles increased. In the Sui, Tang and Five Dynasties, there were more kinds of noodles, one of which had hardness and chewiness and was called "wet noodles can tie shoelaces." By the Song and Yuan Dynasties, dried noodles began to appear.

1.In the Han Dynasty, cooked wheaten food was collectively known as “pancake”.

Noodles had a long history and the earliest recorded usage of the word “Mian” was in the Eastern Han Dynasty. It was because noodles should be cooked in soup that noodles were also known as biscuit. While the word “Miantiao” came later.

2.In the Wei, Jin, Southern and Northern Dynasties, noodles were being built.

During the Northern Wei Dynasty, the "water cake" in Jia Sixie's Qi Min Yao Shu was similar to modern noodles. During the Northern and Southern Dynasties, people began to try to roll noodles and cut noodles with some tools instead of tearing them with their hands. A variety of noodles became more abundant and the custom of eating birthday noodles arose.

3.By the Song Dynasty, new types of noodles increased at a faster pace.

People in the Song Dynasty know about eating, which is famous in history. For example, Su Shi, the famous poet, loved to eat and cook. As many as thirty kinds of noodles have been well documented in many books in the Southern Song Dynasty

4.In the Yuan Dynasty, dry noodles were invented.

In the Yuan Dynasty when dry noodles began to appear, people have already known the simple preservation of noodles. It was also an achievement of noodles in history. (Zhang Hejira, Qin Gaimei 2020, 18-19)

The Current Situation of Noodles

In the 21st century, there are more varieties of noodles. Different regions also produced distinctive noodles. Well-known examples of distinctive noodles include Noodles with Soy Bean Paste, Beijing Style (zhajiangmian), stewed noodles(huimian) in Henan, Shanxi sliced noodles, Lanzhou beef noodles, Shaanxi oil splashed noodles, Wuhan hot-and-dry noodles, Chongqing noodles, etc. (Xu Ping 2016, 58-59)

1.Lanzhou Beef Noodles

Lanzhou beef noodles is a traditional food in Lanzhou, originated from the Qing Dynasty Jiaqing years. A classic bowl of hand-pulled noodles comes with beef broth, slices of beef, coriander and spring onions. It is said that the best beef noodles should acquire the following five features: clear soup, clean white turnips, brilliant red chili oil, green parsley and yellow noodles.

2.Shanxi Sliced Noodles

Sliced noodle is the most popular food in Shanxi province. Cutting by knives, it earns its name: shaved or sliced noodle. It is well-known at home and abroad due to its unique flavor. Sliced noodles include a variety of condiments, such as tomato sauce, meat sauce, mutton soup, etc., loved by people in China and even around the world. With the development of the times, knife noodles machine came into being. It can knead and cut noodle very fast with high production.

3.Henan Stewed Noodles

Henan also has a flu out Chinese snack: stewed noodles(huimian). What a cheap and delicious delicacy! In the streets of Zhengzhou in Henan province, there are numerous restaurants mainly providing the stewed noodles and they vary in size and tastes. A bowl of delicious Henan stewed noodles, soup and noodles are very important. (Li Xuzheng, Han Yaren, Hong Weiwei 2022, 37)

The cultural Connotation behind Chinese Noodles

Noodles always play an important role in people's festive banquets.

Chinese people often eat noodles on their birthdays, so noodles are also called “longevity noodles.” It is said that, one day, the imperial chef made a table full of delicious noodles in order to celebrate the birthday of Emperor Wu. He felt that noodles were very cheap and it did not conform to his status, so he felt unhappy. The chef was so afraid. At that time, there was a wise person beside the emperor, called Dongfang Shuo. Seeing such a dilemma, Dongfang Shuo said loudly: “Long live our great emperor!” And then the emperor felt so confused. So the wise person explained, “the reason why Peng Zu in ancient time lived to age 800 was that his face was long. Therefore, the moral of long and thin noodles is wishing you a good health and longevity of life. Hearing that, the emperor was very happy. So the story spread by word of mouth.

On the wedding day, The bride’s family would prepare longevity noodles and send to the bridegroom’s. At night, the noodles would be boiled and distributed into two bowls, one was for the bride and the other was for the bridegroom. And then someone would ask the groom:“raw or not?” The groom would answer:“raw!” It turns that In China, raw has the similar pronunciation with the word “having a baby”, meaning a wish for children. (Xue Cui 2022, 35)

Conclusion

As a traditional staple food of the Chinese，noodle has a history of more than 4 000 years. Noodle is simple but nutritious delicacy. Only in China, there are a variety of noodles. In addition, noodles have their distinctive characteristics in different parts of China. They have both unique flavor and many other cultural connotations. A bowl of authentic Chinese noodles is not only local cultural continuity, but also contains rich folk cultural connotation.

References

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Terms and Expressions

Noodles with Soy Bean Paste, Beijing Style北京炸酱面

Stewed noodles河南烩面

Shanxi sliced noodles山西刀削面

Lanzhou beef noodles兰州牛肉拉面

Wuhan hot-and-dry noodles武汉热干面

Questions

1.When has noodle been recorded in China?

A.Han Dynasty B.Song Dynasty C.Yuan Dynasty

2. When did dried noodles begin to appear?

A.Han Dynasty B.Yuan Dynasty C. Qing Dynasty

3.Which is originated from Shanxi Province?

A.Sliced noodles B.Beef noodles C.Hot-and-dry noodles

Answers

1.A

2.B

3.A