According to ancient Chinese philosophy, the Five Elements (五行 wu xing) include Metal (金 jīn), Wood (木 mù), Water (水 shuǐ), Fire (火 huǒ), and Earth (土 tǔ). The Chinese believe that everything in the universe, our health included, is governed by the Five Elements. Characteristics of the Five Elements Metal Righteousness, firmness, rigidity, persistence, strength, ...
Malcolm Hanson has dreamed of flying in a Spitfire since he was a boy during World War II. It is not uncommon to see people willing to go to any lengths to make the dreams of their loved ones become a reality. However, few kids have the drive to put in that type of effort. ...
Space is a mysterious and intriguing place. No matter how much exploration may be done, space, the solar system, and the galaxies will always remain a mystery that calls out to us. While NASA has successfully sent unmanned objects to distant parts of the solar system and the rovers Curiosity and Perseverance to trace out ...
Born into a respected family with wealth, riches, and good fortune, you would imagine that that is a great start in life. There was once a rich boy who indulged excessively in drinking and gambling until he lost all his wealth and inheritance, and was driven to desperation. At the time of his despair, an elderly ...
Captain Sir Thomas Moore (known as Captain Tom) became an international symbol of kindness, courage, and sacrifice during the dark days of 2020 and beyond. Born on April 30, 1920, Captain Tom wanted to continue a lifetime of giving at the age of 99. He decided to raise money for Britain’s National Health Service (NHS) ...
The Ling Bridge, located on the Fenghua River in the center of Ningbo, is famous for its unique appearance. It has a large iron archway that is visible for miles. On one side of the bridge is the Three Holy Temple. The original Ling Bridge began its life as an ordinary wooden structure spanning the ...
Ah, Christmas. It’s a time of joy and cheer, lights and festivities, family and friends. It is, as they say, the most wonderful time of the year. I grew up loving Christmas. My mom always went to great lengths to make the holiday season fun for us kids. Of course, it always seemed like Christmas ...
Different cultures have their own characteristics and propriety of conducting business. China is no different. Whether it is dealing with customers, partners, superiors, juniors, and so on, Chinese business traditions mandate the observation of certain standards. 6 Chinese business traditions you need to know about 1. Generosity According to ancient Chinese traditions, a businessman is ...
In ancient times, it was really rare for a queen like Empress Zhangsun to be generous and broad-minded. Empress Zhangsun was the wife of Emperor Taizong (Li Shimin) of the Tang Dynasty who became emperor shortly after the incident at Xuanwu Gate where he defeated and killed his brothers, Li Jiancheng and Li Yuanji, who ...
Having a good family tradition is more valuable than possessing wealth alone in the long run. A good family tradition is a foundation for a family to become prosperous for generations. 3 pitfalls to avoid to become prosperous 1. Spoiling and indulging children In a traditional Chinese family, parents, who exhibit authority and wisdom, raise ...
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