英语介绍中国传统文化系列

-1-China.

The ancient Yellow River flows uninterrupted(连续) from east to west for thousands of years. Silk was made into cloth. While clay(粘土) was made in pottery(陶器) and ceramics(瓷器). Millions of stones were piled into the Great Wall. The country created many wonders, such as the Great Wall, Mogao Grottoes in Dunhuang(敦煌莫高窟), Terracotta Warriors(兵马俑), and Chinese Kung fu. Beijing is the capital of Zhongguo, or China, which opens to and embraces the world. The Beijing Olympic Games 2008 and the Shanghai World Expo 2010(上海博览会) were held here in Zhongguo. Peking Opera and Western Opera are performed on the same stage. Cultures of the whole world show brilliant vitality in this ancient country(世界文化在这里同放光彩). This is Zhongguo. Hope you can understand her, appreciate her and love her. All the Chinese people, black-eyed and yellow-skinned welcome you with open arms.

-2-Hello.

Ni hao is the most commonly used greeting. Kong Qiu, or Confucius, told people 2,500 years ago that everyone must follow etiquette. So China is called the 'home of etiquette'(礼仪之邦). Ni hao is the most typical greeting in China. Wishing you well. A greeting that wishes you good health,  a good job and a happy family. Let's say that together: "Ni hao".