I. Yamen: Yamen
English explanation: Yamen, called Yamen in the past, was often used as a symbol of force in ancient times.
In the Chinese Empire, yamen was the administrative office and/or residence of local bureaucrats or officials. Ayamen can also be any government office or institution led by officials at any level of government: the office of one of the six departments is a yamen, but so is the local administrator. This word has been widely used in China for centuries, but it appeared in English in the Qing Dynasty.
Second, the compass: Luopan
English explanation: Compass is a kind of feng shui detection tool, and it is also a commonly used operation tool for managing style. The compass is mainly composed of a magnetic needle in the center of a disk and a series of concentric circles, each of which represents the ancient people in China's understanding of a certain level of information in the cosmic system.
Compass is China's magnetic compass, also known as Feng Shui compass. Feng Shui consultants use it to determine the precise direction of a structure or other project. Since the compass was used in geomantic omen, the traditional geomantic omen requires its use.
Third, archway: archway
English explanation: memorial archway, also called memorial archway, is one of the traditional buildings of Han nationality. First seen in the Zhou Dynasty, it was originally used to commemorate filial piety. Later, it was built in gardens, temples, palaces, tombs and streets. Beijing has the largest number of arched buildings in China.
English explanation: Archway, a traditional architectural form in China like an arch. The word archway was originally a general term for the highest two administrative divisions of ancient cities in China. The largest area in the ancient cities of China is Fang, which is equivalent to the current jurisdiction.
Fourth, tofu: tofu
English explanation: Tofu is a kind of food with soybean as the main raw material, which originated in China and is also common in Viet Nam, Japan and the Korean Peninsula. Tofu is a green and healthy food invented by alchemist and Liu An, the king of Huainan. Today, it has a history of more than 2 100 years and is deeply loved by our people, neighboring countries and people all over the world.
English explanation: Tofu, also known as tofu, is a kind of food made by coagulating soybean milk and then pressing the obtained curd into soft white pieces. Tofu has a subtle taste and can be used for seasoning and sweet dishes. Tofu originated in the Han Dynasty in China about 2000 years ago. Legend in China attributed its invention to Prince Liu An (179? BC 122).
V. Kung Fu: Kung Fu
English explanation: China Kung Fu, also known as China Wushu, is a traditional China sport with Wushu as its main content, routines and fighting as its sports form, and paying attention to both internal and external training. It is a valuable cultural heritage accumulated by the people of China for a long time.
China Wushu, which is called Kung Fu or Kung Fu (/? K fu? /) (Chinese: Kung Fu) and Wushu (Wushu) are several forms of fighting developed in China for centuries. Fighting styles are usually classified according to common characteristics and identified as "family" (home; Jiā), "Sect" (faction; p？ I) or "school" (door; m？ N) martial arts.
The intransitive verb Tai Ji Chuan: Taiji
Tai Ji Chuan, a national intangible cultural heritage, is a traditional boxing of Han nationality, which combines rigidity and softness. It takes Taiji and dialectical thought of Yin and Yang in China's traditional Confucianism and Taoism as the core idea, and integrates many functions such as nourishing temperament, strengthening body, fighting and fighting, and combines the changes of Yin and Yang and five elements, meridians of Chinese medicine, ancient guidance and breathing.
English explanation: in English usage, it is often abbreviated as t 'aichi, taiji or taichi, t' Aichi chuan or t? ij？ Qu? N is an internal martial art in China, which is not only used for defense training, but also beneficial to health. Although it was originally considered as a martial art, it is usually practiced for various other personal reasons: competitive wrestling in the form of pushing hands, performing competitions and gaining a longer life.
Seven, mahjong: mahjong
English explanation: Mahjong, a puzzle game invented by the Han nationality, is a mahjong entertainment device, which consists of small long squares made of bamboo, bone or plastic and engraved with patterns or characters, each pair 136 pieces. Playing dominoes with four people is very popular in China cultural circles. The rules of the game are slightly different in different regions. What are the main types of mahjong? Cake (paper money)? 、? Strip (rope)? 、? Wan (Wan Guan)? Wait a minute.
English explanation: Mahjong, also spelled Mahjong, Mahjong, and many other variants, is a game that originated in China. It is usually played by four people (there are also variations of three people playing in Korea and Japan). The game uses a set of 144 cards based on China characters and symbols, although some regional changes use different numbers of cards.
Kowtow: To kowtow
English explanation: kowtow is kowtow, kowtow.
English explanation: kowow, borrowed from kautau in Guangdong (koutou in Mandarin Chinese), is an act of prosperity to show deep respect, that is, kneeling down and bowing, with his head down to the ground. Another Chinese term is Ketou; However, its meaning has changed: "buckle" has the general meaning of knocking, while "ke" has the general meaning of "touching (surface)" and "head" means head.
Nine, Feng Shui: Feng Shui
English explanation: According to legend, the founder of Feng Shui was Jiutian Xuan Nv, and the relatively perfect Feng Shui consultation originated in the Warring States Period. The core idea of Feng Shui is the harmony between man and nature. The early geomantic omen was mainly about the methods and principles of site selection, orientation and construction of palaces, houses, villages and tombs, and it was a science of choosing the right place. There are two explanations for geomantic omen. One is edema, which is mostly caused by wind evil invading, dispersing lung qi, failing to communicate with waterways, and water staying in the body. Secondly, it refers to the natural conditions of residential bases and cemeteries, such as veins, mountains and rivers, etc.
English explanation: Feng Shui is a philosophy system of China, which makes everyone live in harmony with the surrounding environment. In English, $ TERM feng shui literally translates as "wind-water" Geomantic practice uses the metaphorical term "invisible power" to discuss architecture, which connects the universe, the earth and human beings and is called "qi".
Abacus: pan
Abacus, also known as abacus, is a simple calculation tool invented by our ancestors. Pearl abacus originated in the Northern Song Dynasty, and pearls were counted by strings in the Northern Song Dynasty. China is the hometown of abacus. Today, computers have been widely used. The ancient abacus has not been abandoned, but it is in the ascendant in many countries because of its convenience and accuracy. Therefore, people often compare the invention of abacus with four great inventions of ancient china, and Zhao Taicheng's medicine cabinet in the famous painting The Riverside Scene at Qingming Festival in the Northern Song Dynasty drew an abacus.
English explanation: "suan Pan" is an abacus that originated in China, and it was first recorded in a book in the Eastern Han Dynasty, namely Xu Yue's Supplementary Notes on Mathematical Techniques. However, the exact design of this garlic clove is unknown. Usually, a garlic clove is about 20 cm high and has different widths according to the application. It usually has more than seven rods. There are two beads on each pole of the upper layer and five beads on each pole of the lower layer.