9 - Great Wall of China - Myths

Posted by Charlie @ Discovering Mandarin Wednesday, 23 September 2009 10 comments
The Great Wall of China is currently a symbol of Chinese National pride and has become iconic around the world. Somewhat ironically though, the one monument that China built to keep foreigners out is actually now the biggest tourist attraction in the country.The following statements about the Great Wall of China are all true and are then explained below. Please understand, I love the Great Wall, and it is an incredible testament to the...

Daily Chinese Proverb: Responsibility

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This Chinese proverb is very similiar to the the English proverb, "to make your bed and lie on it". The proverb talks about taking responsibility for your actions, making sure that when you create a bad situation that you stand up and take the consequences.自作自受。zìzuòzìshòu.As the tree falls, so shall it lie.Photo Sourced From:Fli...

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