In Hong Kong, some high-rise residential buildings omit all floor numbers with “4”, e.g., 4, 14, 24, 34 and all 40–49 floors, in addition to not having a 13th floor. As a result, a building whose highest floor is Continue Reading

   Moreover, the number 9 is a homophone of the word for “long lasting” (久), and as such is often used in weddings. It is also a homophone for the words “to have enough”, “to save”. Hence, when you put Continue Reading

   For example, three and seven together in Cantonese emphasizes that you not only are able to grow, but you can also grow out of any situation you might be trying to have. It is for this reason it is Continue Reading

   Mengzi was such an important teacher of Confucianism that a lot of “annalistic biographies” (nianpu 年谱) have been compiled. The most important are Cheng Fuxin’s 程复心 Mengzi nianpu 孟子年谱 from the Yuan period 元 (1279-1368), Tan Zhenmo’s 谭贞默 Mengzi Continue Reading

   During the Warring Stats period Mohist thought was very widespread, and Mozi’s disciples represented an earnest competitor for Confucians like Mengzi. The most important Mohist philosophers are Qin Huali 禽滑厘, Xianzi Shuo 县子硕, Gongshang Guo 公尚过, Chanzi 缠子, Tianqiuzi Continue Reading

What is the Major Heat/Great Heat? The “Great Heat” represents the hottest days in the year. It arrives on July 23 or 24when the sun reaches the celdaestial longitude of 120 degrees. It’s a season with the highest temperature, where Continue Reading

   Mo, the only Asian model to walk in all four international fashion weeks in 2008, was praised by prestigious fashion designer Giorgio Armani as “the most beautiful Asian model”. Mo has graced the covers of FHM, Elle, L’Officiel and Continue Reading

   The total volume of water resources in China leads the world. China’s water resources are unevenly distributed. Generally speaking, there is much more water in southeast than in northwest. The level of water resources descend from southeast to northwest.  Continue Reading

   If you visit in China, don’t forget to celebrate the one day a year that the dragon awakens.    Dragon is a legend animal in the world. The Chinese dragon is a far different beast from its Western counterpart. Smaug from Continue Reading