So ganbei (干杯) (Cheers, or literally “dry glass”) and remember, drink responsibly and stock up on Lu Cha (Green Tea), the traditional hangover cure*.    Literally translated, baijiu (白酒) means “white alcohol” or…

   In ancient times, solstices and equinoxes were important in guiding people to develop and maintain calendars, as well as helping them to grow crops. It was important for many…

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   Because of this story, 阳春白雪 came to refer to “highbrow,” while 下里巴人 means “lowbrow.” 曲高和寡 (highbrow music is not as popular), as Song Yu used to describe his condition,…