Wine Culture Between America & China
Chinese_Wine_Culture
Huadiao jiu (花雕酒) 状元红，女儿红
•originating from Shaoxing
•made of glutinous rice and wheat
•alcohol content by volume: 16%
•来坛女儿红，永不饮花雕
Liaojiu (料酒) •a lower grade of huangjiu widely used in Chinese cuisine as a cooking wine •sold with various seasonings added, such as cloves(丁香), star anise(大茴香), cassia(桂皮), black cardamom(豆蔻), Sichuan pepper, ginger, nutmeg(肉豆寇), and salt
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Erguotou (二锅头) •"head of the second pot" •a popular brand:Red Star
Zhuyeqing jiu (竹葉青酒):
•fen jiu brewed with a dozen or more selected Chinese herbal medicines including bamboo leaves which gives the liquor a yellowish-green color and its name
In ancient time wine was something
indispensable for all important occasions, the rites--- incomplete every important festival，wedding ceremonies and funerals
中华文化概况 7
Chinese Chopsticks
• In remote ages----branches, bamboo or natural animal bones. • Later-- scraped bamboo or wood • during the Xia and Shang dynasties-- Ivory and jade chopsticks appeared • during the Spring and Autumn Period-- bronze and iron chopsticks emerged • the Han Dynasty-- Laquer chopsticks appeared • Later-- silver and gold chopsticks were made • the ones made with rhinoceros horns, jade or ebony inlaid with gold were the rarest
Chinese Chopsticks
Chinese Chopsticks
• a wonder of Chinese dining utensils--- a food picking utensil made of bamboo or wood, is widely used by the Hans and some minority ethnic groups. • a history of thousands of years • In ancient China, they were called zhu • fully displayed the dexterity and intelligence of the Chinese people
Alcoholic culture
The Alcoholic culture of ChinaIn China, wine has a long history and plays an important role in the life of the Chinese people. It is comparable with such daily necessities as rice, salt, oil and water.In ancient China, as wine was regarded as a sacred liquid, it was only used as sacrificial offerings to Heaven, Earth or ancestors. Later, along with the development of distilling and brewing techniques, wine became much more of an ordinary, everyday drink. Chinese wine culture, with its unique national characteristics, was constantly enriched and developed. More and more kinds of wine have been brewed, as well as many cultural customs concerning wine.The Development of BrewingGenerally speaking, the development of brewing technology in China falls into two stages. The first stage is natural fermentation that is lasted thousands of years. The second stage began only with the Qing Dynasty (1616-1911) when the traditional fermentation underwent great changes due to the use of the W estern technology, including micro biology and biochemistry.The Spaces of Drinking WineWine has been considered as a special culture in China. Poor people and rich people both drink wine. To describe the excessive extravagance of the nobles, it was said: “wine fills a pool; meatforms a forest”; and “wine and meat decay inside the vermilion door.”Sending off an army on expedition or celebrating triumph, wedding, and anniversary or alliance treaties signing ceremonies, wine is always present. On occasions of tomb sweeping, wine is sprinkled at the front and on the top of tombs in honor of the deceased. In ancient times, when people practiced divination, prayed for rainfall, or worshipped deities and ghosts, wine was often used to show reverence. Even when a prisoner was taken off to be executed, he was offered a bowl of wine. On all solemn occasions wine is not replaceable by tea. In the eyes of the Chinese people wine has a special place.Famous Chinese WineMany famous Chinese wine of present day developed from ancient times---mainly from the Ming and the Qing Dynasties. On the 1st National Wine Appraisal Conference of 1952, eight brands of famous Chinese wine were awarded a prize: Guizhou Maotai, Shanxi Fenjiu, Shanxi Xifeng, Luzhou Laojiao, Shaoxing Jiafan, Red Rose Grape Wine, W eimeisi and Special Fine Brandy. On the 2nd National Wine Appraisal Conference of 1963, eighteen brands of wine were awarded a prize: Maotai, Fenjiu, Xifeng, Luzhou Laojiao Twice Fully-fermented Liquor, Shaoxing Jiafan, Red Rose Grape Wine, W eimeisi, Special Fine Brandy, Wuliangye, Gujinggong,Quanxing Twice Fully-fermented Liquor, and so on, they are all very famous in China and knows by everyone.The Wine FeastsChinese drinking courtesies and customs were born almost at the same time as wine was invented. Some customs have survived until today, such as “marriage wine feasts”, “mouth-old wine feasts” and “hundredth-day wine feasts”, “longevity wine feasts”, “beam-placed-on-the-roof wine feasts”, “moving-into-a-new-house wine feasts” and so on. There are varieties of reasons for the Chinese to hold wine feasts, such as a feast for opening a business, a division of dividends feast, and a farewell drinking dinner.Also, the major Chinese holiday celebrations all have their own corresponding wine feast and celebration. On the Chinese New Y ear’s Eve, people drink “New Y ear’s Wine”, wishing good health and closeness in the family in the New Y ear. On the 5th day of the 5th lunar mouth, at the Dragon Boat Festival, people will have Changpu Wine to ward off evils and bring peace and security. For Mid-Autumn Festival on the 15th day of the 8th lunar month, drinking while admiring the full moon is a part of the celebration. This is also the time when sweet-scented osmanthus flowers are in full bloom. So, drinking osmanthus wine is also a part of Mid-Autumn tradition. Chinese people like urging their guests to drink in order to expresstheir sincerely and friendship. The more the guest drinks, the more cheerful the host or hostess feels, which symbolizes having good opinions of the host or hostess. If the guest refuses to have a drink, the host or hostess will feel disgraced.Drinkers’ Wager GameDrinker’s wager game is a particular method in China to help create more joyous atmosphere while drinking. In general, the drink er’s wager game is used as a penalty to urge drinkers to drink more, but the chief purpose of the drinker’s wager game is to create a more cheerful atmosphere. The wager game has many forms, depending on the drinker’s social status, literacy status and interests. During the period of drinking, people often played a drinker’s wager game. When playing the game, one person was in charge and the others obeyed him and would be punished if they violated the rules. It was been very popular since the Tang Dynasty. The drinkers must first drink up their cups of wine completely before they were qualified to play the game. There are description of this wager game in many Chinese literary classics, such as A Dream of Red Mansions (The Story of the Stone) and Stories of the Ghosts. The drinker’s wager game not only brought fun to the drinkers at the banquet, but also promoted the popularization of Chinese wine culture. Nowadays wine culture is still an important part of Chinese people’sdaily life.Alcohol and BusinessIn China, alcohol plays an integral role in social life. Drinking effectively serves to deepen and strengthen the bonds of friendship. Drinking is always used as a way to relieve misunderstanding and animosity no matter how tense the situation is.Banquets are occasions where businessmen search for new business opportunities, trying to discover the slightest changes in business trends or gain their rivals’business information, thus acquiring a competitive edge. Unarguably, banquets serve to form, strengthen and consolidate business partnerships and alcohol plays a key role in this process.。
_Differences_between_Chinese_and_American_food_culture
Differences between Chinese and American Food Culture Food is closely related to people's lives .The United States is a country by the immigrants of Europe, Asia, South America, Africa and other regions. They value the individual efforts, f reedoms and interests. Thus Americans formed a core value of individualism. In the short 200 years’ history, the American food culture has the characteristics of diversity and plu ralism, but not forms the unique characteristics food culture. China is a five thousand years long history, profound country. Chinese food culture reflects the classical Chinese philosophy “harmonious”concept embodies the thinking of collectivism. Here are several differences between Chinese and American food culture. For example, the main food resource, the cooking, the style of eating and the dining tools.The most of difference between Chinese and American food culture is daily main food resource. Most of people in China are used to have rice and wheat as their daily main food resource. Meat is not the major food for us. Chinese people always believe that rice, wheat, vegetable, fruit are the best for our health. In contrast, meat would give more troubles to our health, for example, heart attack, high blood pressure, high blood fat, etc. On the contrary, American people mostly have meat as their food resource. They mostly have beef, chicken, shrimp, turkey, instead of pork and lamb. The food style gives American people much more energy than we have. So they are much stronger than us.The second difference between Chinese and American food culture is cooking workmanship. The technology of cooking in China is very developed. A lot of food that the foreigner thought is unable to eat can be made. When you see it, your appetite will develop at once. We eat every thing if possible and we do not have any taboo. The writings about aid the famine are a lot, so we can know which potherb can be eaten when the famine comes. Dining is the first require in China, we thought eating food is a happy thing. We can not eat full and dress warm in the past years, so eating has the special position in Chinese lives. However, because meat is delicious in nature, American do not need to decorate their food, it limits the development of the cook. When they are rich, they use the dining tools to represent their rich. They do not purse eat because it is easy content for them. Americans do not daintily the details of the food and it is in a popular style. In restaurants, you can easily find hamburger, steak, ribs with a little rice and a piece of bread, because their live style are so fast.Thirdly, China and United States food culture differences reflect the two different food c oncept and values. Chinese eight cuisines reflect the cultural richness of the Chinese food cult ure. Chinese food focuses on the dishes, color, smell taste and shape, focusing on the inherent quality, but the lack of attention to nutrition. However, the United States considers the food nutrition and pays attention to nutrition mix and absorption. Americans believe that food only has one meaning, so they mainly pay attention to authentic, not excessive pursuit of taste.The styles that Chinese and American eat are very different too. In China, any dinner party has a form that everyone sits around the table. We use round table in the banquet. It means solidify, manner and having the common habits. The delicious dinner is placed in middle of the table. People toast for each other and take vegetables to others. It shows the respects and comity among people in front of the fantastic thing. Although this kind of eat method has obvious shortages in sanitation, it matches the common thought “reunion” of our race. Nevertheless, in American dinners, although the food and wine are important, actuallythat is a setoff. The purpose of the party is making friends. They make friends by chat with their neighbor. It also represents Americans personality and respect.In addition, the method we drink tea is the quintessence of our country, it has a long standing. When we drink tea, we emphasize clearness and elegance. We daintily the matching of the tea and tea cups. There are many kinds of tea cups in China. Chinese rarely hold on tea party. If there are some, the hosts themselves pour tea for the guests. But Americans like drinking coffee instead of tea, they also drink tea, they hold tea parties sometimes. The conversation is the core of the party. The tea party is a place where can train the diplomat.The dining tools between the two countries are obvious different. Chinese use chopsticks. The thin and long chopsticks cannot be used to cut food, so we usually use our teeth to act as knives. We hold our food, meat or vegetable, with the chopsticks, send them to the mouths, bite off a part of it and remain the other part on the chopsticks. That’s the usual way we eat. We are also used to hold up our bowls when having rice or soup. The etiquette in the America requests that when eating, bowls and plates cannot leave the tables. Food should be cut by knives to fit into the mouths. Of course your mouth cannot touch the plates or bowls. So the regular process is like this. You cut your steak on the plate with fork and knife, send the meat cube into the mouth with fork and nothing will be returned back but the fork alone.However, no matter what opinion we have, China and the United States food culture are human civilization. Though we can choose the food we like, we should respect all of these.。
饮食文化英语作文8篇
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饮食文化英语作文篇1You are what you eat.;Nutrition experts often use this saying to promote better eating habits.What we put in our mouths does become a part of us.But we can look at this statement another way.What we eat reflects who we are--as people and as a culture.Do you want to understand another culture?Then you ought to find out about its food.Learning about American food can give us a real taste of American culture.What is American food?At first you might think the answer is easy as pie.To many people,American food means hamburgers,hot dogs,fried chicken and pizza.If you have a sweet tooth,you might even think of apple pie or chocolate chip cookies.It's true that Americans do eat those things.But are those the only kind of vittles you can find in America?你是你吃什么。
different cultures between china and west
Different Culture between China and WestAbstraction:Culture is the all and the one which consist by social behavior, art, beliefs, customs transmission through society conduct and all other products of human work and thinking . Each national’s special culture mode comes out of the speech and behavior of that race by all means. And so the cultures betweenChina and Western world are distinguished by a rather large scale. This paper focuses on these differences by the comparisons with Chinese and Westerncultures in a mount of aspects.ValuesAs we all know, Western culture is based on individualism rather than on collectivism,which existed mainly in China. For instance, in the US, you always talk about individual rights, instead of placing the whole society above your own self. This is clearly different in China where great importance is attached to a person's conformity instead of their uniqueness. Consequently, people are not likely to socialize in ways that draw attention to the self. Standing outon one’s own is not favored and would even arouse criticism from the others in our country. We are afraid to be different from others, even during communication. This stops us to express and talk freely and everyone believes “silence is gold” at last. In this case, to be promoted to the position of deputy director means not only responsibility but also uniqueness and fame. But in western culture, in which value is based on individualism,everyone is considered as special and unique. They are expected talking freely and expressing what they think overwhelmingly, without any constrains. This tendsto embody the spirit of openness and democracy, lifting the own value of human being for the overall development of human being and the advancement of Society.PolitenessIn western world, politeness lays focus on interpersonal equality and cooperation. On the contrary, In China, politeness owns four primary elements: respectfulness, modesty, attitude and refinement. And among so many factors, greeting is the first step to politeness, and farthelly, form a culture, because people begin to communicate with others. For instance, Informally, if we meet a friend in the street, we are used to say: “Hi, have you had your meal?” When it is the case of two gentlemen, they tend to shake hands. However,in the western countries, when asked the same question, he may think you’re inviting him to dinner. In addition, Westerners can leave a party or meeting halls without a formal conge, nor should they shake hands with every attendee like most of us will do in China.Table mannerWhen coming with this topic, it’s eas ily to emerge one word--- wine，which plays an important role in the daily life.As regards the wine culture,th ere exists difference between China and the western countries.The raw material and drinking custom is different in terms of geography. Chinese people like “baijiu” while westerners select wine as their favor. In China, when drinking and eating, red wine with fish or white wine with beef is the mostselection.While for many westerners, cheeses are made specifically for consumption with wine. In spite ofdifference,there also exist similarities.Both China and western countries have some beautiful legends about the origin of wine and the symbol wine of spirit, leading to the birth of romanticism and the development of mainstream belief. Thedevelopment of world wine culture depends on the intercommunication of diffe rent nations.Another topic is chopsticks. Because of using chopsticks, instead of using spoon, when Chinese people having rice or soup;it’s likely for us to hold up our bowls. But this habit is considered rude in the Western countries. But we cannot deny any of the remarks, instead, we should get to learn how to coordinate the different cultures on so called Table manner. The etiquette in the West requests that when eating, bowls and plates cannot leave the tables. Food should be cut by knives to fit into the mouths. Of course your mouth cannot touch the plates or bowls. So the regular process is like this. You cut your steak on the plate with fork and knife, send the meat cube into the mouth with fork and nothing will be returned back but the fork alone.Expressing gratitudeIn Chinese families, we rarely say “Thank you” to other family members for receiving help or service. Neither will we sa y so between good friends. It’s such an unpopular response that if you say it, the counterpart will think you are treating him as a stranger, otherwise you are lacking of intimacy. However, in the Western world, "thank you" is one of the most frequently used sentences. Teachers will thank a student for answering a question; husbands will thank hiswife for making a coffee. Sisters will thank her brothers for opening a window. And so on. Even in geographical eastern country, usually Japan, it’s a custom to say "thank you", as an interesting phenomenon, no matter in family or among friends, Japanese chronically use it all the day.SymbolizingSymbolization, somewhat like value, is how people imagine or regard something.It actually reflects the way people th ink. Here’s an example: Dragons, thatall Chinese are pride of,are imagined as something like snake and are flowingin the sky for most of the time. We regard dragon as God and say that we Chinese are the offspring of the dragon. But in the West, people think dragons as dinosaurs, which can stand on the ground with feet and fly with huge wings. The dragons of the West have the ability to erupt fire, destroying everythingso the dragons are not welcomed at all. They even become the symbol of the Devil, as in their opinions.Another difference is about meanings of color we feel. People always have preference when choosing colors of clothes, decorations, etc. Just think of the colors of the suits were chosen. We can choose them by ourselves freely. However, it’s quite interesting to find that most Easterners chose red while most of the westerners preferred blue. To explain this, it’s easy to realize that what red means is almost opposite in the East and the West. Red means luck, fortune here. We Chinese often use this color to decorate in festivals, such as red lanterns, red Chinese nodes, red bangers. But red stands for blood, revolutions in the West. So red is regarded an unlucky color in West.Conclusion:Now we have seen that there exists significant diversity between Chinese and Western cultures. Though there doesn’t exist correctness in terms of culture,it does have the terms of more advanced or more suitable for the world nowadays. We cannot deny any of the cultures Of course and should get to learn how to coordinate the different cultures and perfect our own, because differentcultures add the most colorful element to the world around us. Maybe the civilization of human being and the motivation of our going farther are themost concerned topic that we share.。
中西方文化差异英语简单
中西方文化差异
Churchຫໍສະໝຸດ 04some interesting pictures about differences in Chinese and Western
中西方文化差异
• 四、 some interesting pictures about differences in Chinese and Western
中西方文化差异
Chopsticks vs Knife and Fork
中西方文化差异
Western：
they eat with separate plates
Chinese：
Sitting around the table
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The difference between Architectural art
Western ：
The bride dress is usually white,the groom a black dress,the whole wedding was a solemn seriousness. West are the romantic type wedding,the entire wedding from start to finish to the full romantic.
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Culture differences between Western and Chinese
中西方文化差异
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目 录
1 The difference between
food culture
2 Chopsticks vs Knife and
Fork
3 The difference between Architectural art
以酒为题的满分作文
以酒为题的满分作文英文回答：Wine has been an integral part of human culture for thousands of years. It has been enjoyed as a beverage, used in religious ceremonies, and even as a form of currency. The history of wine can be traced back to ancient civilizations such as the Egyptians, Greeks, and Romans, who all had their own methods of winemaking.Wine is not just a drink, but a form of art. The process of making wine involves a delicate balance of science and creativity. From the careful selection of grapes to the fermentation and aging process, every step is crucial in producing a high-quality wine. The different varieties of grapes, the climate, and the soil all contribute to the unique flavors and aromas of the final product.In addition to its cultural and artistic significance,wine also has health benefits when consumed in moderation. Studies have shown that moderate wine consumption can have positive effects on heart health, reduce the risk ofcertain cancers, and even improve cognitive function.Wine also has the power to bring people together. Whether it's a casual gathering with friends or a formal dinner party, wine has the ability to enhance social interactions and create a sense of conviviality. The act of sharing a bottle of wine can create a bond between individuals and facilitate meaningful conversations.Overall, wine is a versatile and multifaceted beverage that has played a significant role in human history and continues to be a source of enjoyment and inspiration for many.中文回答：酒已经成为人类文化的一个重要组成部分几千年了。
wine
It was born about 10000 years ago, it has far to history cannot be recorded. As is known to all, the wine is the product of natural fermentation.
Most historians believe that great wines, originated in 6000 B.C. the ancient Persian, which today's Iran.
The Culture of Wine in China
The Chinese wine culture has a long history, and wine as a member in the family of wine has been in the history of China in existence, and formed his unique wine belong to Chinese culture. With other countries in the wine culture in the comparison shows his charm and competitive.
Wine and Health
Nourishing action ： Peptic action： Diuresis function ： Bactericidal action：
Preventing cardiovascular diseases ：
Delay the ageing of the skin：
A comparative study on food culture in America and China
A comparative Study on Food Culture in America and China Abstract: Food an essential prerequisite for existence, plays an irreplaceable role in the development of society in the process of human beings, whether in ancient times or in modern times, and whether in east or in the west. However, there is an old saying one man’s meat is another man’s poison, which means not all human beings have the same food or develop the same food habits. Based on the theory of the deep structure of culture and culture relativism, this thesis endeavors to analyze the differences and their rooted causes in Chinese and American food Culture from the prospection and imitation.Key words:Chinese and American food culture; differences; cross-culture communication摘要：无论是在古代还是现代，东方还是西方，饮食，作为人类发展的必要前提，在人类社会发展和人类文明进步的过程中都起着不可替代的作用。