Chinese Culture
- Shannon Lim
- Apr 1, 2022
- 2 min read
We’ve visited many countries around the world to learn about their culture. Each of them is different, yet what is unique about Chinese culture compared to other countries? Well, let’s dive right into it!
First and foremost, Chinese traditional culture values benevolence, righteousness, courtesy, wisdom, honesty, and harmony, the most important Chinese traditional values. China is also one of the world’s oldest cultures, tracing back thousands of years ago. There are 56 ethnic groups in China, the most famous and well-known one being the Han Chinese. There are three religions that have shaped Chinese culture: Confucianism, Taoism, and Buddhism. They are known as the “three teachings.”
Traditional Chinese medicine is built on more than 2 500 years of Chinese medical practices that include various forms of herbal medicine, massage, exercise, and even acupuncture. In Chinese culture, diseases are seen as disharmony or imbalance in the functions of the human body and the environment. Today in the modern world, traditional Chinese medicine is used worldwide, be it in Asian countries or even western countries.
In Chinese culture, family has always been a central component of Chinese society. Many aspects and parts of Chinese life are somehow tied to family. It is also common for many Chinese families to have many generations of the family living together under the same roof. This can also be commonly seen in many other Asian countries.
The history of Chinese food in China stretches back thousands of years. It has changed from period to period in each region according to climate, imperial fashions, and local preferences. China's “Eight Cuisines” are Anhui, Cantonese, Fujian, Hunan, Jiangsu, Shandong, Sichuan, and Zhejiang cuisines. These styles are distinctive due to factors such as availability of resources, climate, geography, history, cooking techniques, and lifestyle.
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