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栗子豪：Dear friends,last month I have said everybody should find some chinese symbols that you think is the most important. I believe you all have finished it.Now it is time to discuss the difference between the chinese symbol and the west.Is there someone want to say it?

王瑞：Well，I find something about the Chinese traditional clothing.Tangzhuang has its own charm, with respect to suit appearance smooth lines, comfortable to wear, and with a tie or bow tie is more characteristic of graceful,local natural vertical exhibition Tangzhuang, without any decoration, the whole dress by wearing their strength and bearing support. It is very comfortable to wear. Printed fabric, small stand,the middle button?style is the typical pattern in Chinese costume.

The cheongsam is a body-hugging one-piece Chinese dress for women; the male version is the changshan. It is known in Mandarin Chinese as the qipao or chipao, and is also known in English as a mandar in gown.

The modernized version is noted for accentuating the figures of women, and as such was popular as a dress for high society. As Western fashions changed, the basic cheongsam design changed too, introducing high-necked sleeveless dresses, bell-like sleeves, and the black lace frothing at the hem. By the 1940s, cheongsam came in a wide variety of fabrics with an equal variety of accessories.That is what i find,Kunkun,what's your opinion?

张秀坤：Oh,I find something about The comparison of Chinese and western drama,there are three difference :

1, origin: Western drama originated from the ancient Greek drama; Origins of Chinese drama is complex, is more than the source。But the similarities is their origins are all have contact with the Folk primitive religious worship and celebrate festive rituals。

2，type: There are only two categories of western drama: tragedy and comedy; but There are many different types of Chinese drama: Peking Opera . Kunqu Opera. Henan Opera .Chuan Opera. Cantonese Opera and so on.

Besides，the role type of Peking opera is very different from the western drama. We have the role of dan、sheng、jing、chou

But they all have a musical composition: singing and dancing

3, western drama is performed at large and luxurious stage ,the actors are outing and enthusiastic , Influenced by the humanistic ideas, they are Putting people first, and pursue freedom and democracy; Chinese drama is focus on The feudal laws，the father and his son 、Vivian and minister relationship and love, always have ethical evaluation of preaching and exhort.Jiejie,do you agree with me ?

田华杰：The comparison of Chinese and western drama is a good difference symboy,but i also find some interesting difference about Traditional Chinese Medicine and Western Medicine: It is known to all that national symbols are heavily culture-oriented. With the world’s longest continuous civilization, for more than 40 centuries, its people created a culture with strong philosophies, traditions and values. Thus, the national symbols for China are numerous and distinctive. The traditional Chinese medicine is one of national symbols.

I think the difference of traditional Chinese medicine and western medicine has the following five sides.

1、The history

The traditional Chinese medicine has a long history. It is said that it is originated “Shen nong tasted grass bouquet ”. It has four thousands years and the famous traditional Chinese medicine scientist can be found whenever, such as Bian Que, Hua Tuo, Li Shizhen，and so on. But the history of western medicine is very shot and only about three and four centuries. It is based on the anatomy and biology, then with the development of modern science and technology become perfect.

2、Diagnostic methods

The diagnostic methods of traditional Chinese medicine are depend on inspection, inquiry, listening and smelling, pulse feeling. The methods are very traditional. The diagnostic methods of western medicine are mainly through modern science and technology, such as physical examination, electrocardiogram, X-ray, etc.

3、Traditional Chinese medicine and western medicine

The natural medicine is primary in traditional Chinese medicine, for example herbs, animal bones. On the contrary, the western medicine is artificial and chemical drugs, for instance tablets and capsules.

4、Medical treatment

The TCM make people’s body become harmony between Yin and Yang, and through acupuncture and moxibustion dredge seven Jing and eight Mai. The western medicine is also through surgery and laser therapy.

5、Treatment effect

When you are sick you can through the TCM and the disease can be eradicated. But the western medicine is often take temporary solution not effect a permanent cure.

陈柳荣：I think the most important Chinese symbol is the Dragon.In China, the Dragon is believed to be a sacred and beneficent animal. It ascends to the sky in the spring, bringing beneficial rains onto the dry earth. It is considered an auspicious creature because it brings forth blessings, festivity, and happiness, benefiting everything on earth. The importance of the dragon to the Chinese people is indisputable.

The Chinese dragon also symbolizes power and excellence, valiancy and boldness, heroism and perseverance, nobility and divinity. A dragon overcomes obstacles until success is his. He is energetic, decisive, optimistic, intelligent and ambitions.

However, the dragons in the western culture are viewed as evil and aggressive monsters, which are usually large and ferocious fire-breathing creatures in myths, legends, and fairy tales with green scaly skin, a long tail and wings. It symbolizes destruction and evil in western people’s mind.

Although “long ”and “dragon”are both the magical, mystical, and mythological animals in Chinese and western culture, the background of history, the development of the society as well as the way of thinking, cause the differences between them. When the character “long”appears in the words and expressions, we always refer to its analogical meanings, which are formed by the profound history of China. Chenchen,dragon is the most important symbol,isn't it?

邓雨晨：Yes,we all know Dragon is very important,and in my opinion Great Wall of China is one of the greatest wonders of the world too. It winds its way westward over the vast territory of China from the bank of the Yalu River and ends at the foot of snow-covered Qilianshan and Tianshan mountains. It is seldom that we see such a gigantic project in China or elsewhere in the world. The Chinese call it the Wall of 10,000 li. Its size is better seen on a map or from an aerial photograph. According to astronauts who looked back from the moon, of all projects built by man, the Great Wall of China is the most conspicuous seen in space.

Today, the Great wall has lost its strategic importance and has become a world-renowned tourist attraction. The laboring people of different dynasties demonstrated their intelligence and wisdom while building this great project. They left behind a precious heritage deserving our everlasting care. Badaling section, Juyong pass and Cloud Terrace were listed as important historical monuments under special preservation by the Chinese government in 1961. The Great Wall was listed by UNESCO in 1987 as one of the world heritages.

李园园I'm the last one I like Chinese knot, so I find something about it. Chinese knot is a symbol of beauty and wisdom of the Chinese ancient civilization. It comes from Paleolithic knot, and then turned into the notes of etiquette in Han Dynasty, Years later, It is inherited and became today's decorative skills. People in Zhou Dynasty often carried jades decorated with Chinese knots. Also, in Zhan Guo Age, there are lots of Chinese knot patterns on bronze antiques. In Qing Dynasty, Chinese knot were quite popular as a folk art. In contemporary society, Chinese knots are used as gifts given among friends and relatives and for personal portable accessories. Because of its delicate and symmetrical appearance can represent a long history of China, By the way, it embodies Chinese traditional custom decoration and aesthetic concepts, the knot is named after Chinese knot—a symbol of the nation.

栗子豪：well as we know china is an ancient country,and there are a lot of special symbols.So,thank all of you find some good symbols.That's my group's discussion.