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筷子（chopsticks）是一种中国传统餐具（eating utensil），由两根同等长度的小细棒组成，用于夹起食物。筷子一般由竹、木、金属或塑料制成。它轻巧灵活，使用方便。早在三千多年前的商代（the Shang Dynasty），中国人就开始使用筷子了。筷子是反映中国饮食文化的重要组成部分，可谓是中国文化的代表。作为一种独特的餐具，筷子被西方人誉为“东方的文明”。

Composed of a pair of sticks with equal length, chopsticks are traditional Chinese eating utensils used to pick up food. They are commonly made of bamboo, wood, metal or plastic. It is convenient to use chopsticks because they are light and flexible. Since as early as the Shang Dynasty over 3000 years, Chinese has been using chopsticks. Being an important reflection of Chinese food culture, they are regarded as a representative of Chinese culture. As a unique eating utensil, chopsticks are hailed as “eastern civilization” by westerners.

中国人的境外奢侈品消费（overseas luxury consumption of Chinese）指的是越来越多富裕的中国人到境外购买奢侈品的现象。随着财富的增加，中国消费者会追求更多的高端（high-end）商品。世界上1/4的奢饰品是中国人消费的，中国是全球第二大奢侈品消费国。但是中国奢侈品消费中有6成是在国外实现的，奢侈品消费是出境游（outbound tourism）的一个重要部分。造成这一现象的原因是境外的奢侈品价格较低、品质较高和产品丰富。

Overseas luxury consumption of Chinese refers to the phenomenon that an increasing number of rich Chinese purchase luxuries abroad. With growing wealth, Chinese consumers are pursuing more high-end products. Chinese consume a quarter of luxuries of the world, making China the second largest luxury consumption country worldwide. But 60% of Chinese luxuries are bought from foreign countries. Luxury consumption is one important part of outbound tourism. Factors contributing to the phenomenon are lower price, higher quality and more varieties of overseas luxuries.

中国国旗（Flag of China）又被称为“五星红旗”。旗面为红色，象征革命。旗面左上方有五颗黄色五角星，黄色较白色明亮美丽，表示中华民族为黄种人。五颗五角星中一颗相对较大，代表中国共产党（Communist Party of China）的领导。另外四颗较小，代表中国社会中的四个阶级。四颗小五角星各自有一尖对着大星的中心点，象征共产党领导下的中国人民大团结。

Flag of China is also referred to as the “five-star red flag”. The color is red representing revolution. There are five yellow five-pointed stars on the top left part of the flag. Compared with white, yellow is brighter and more beautiful, representing the Chinese nation as yellow race. One star is comparatively larger than the other four, and it symbolizes the leadership of the Communist Party of China. The four smaller stars represent people of four classes in Chinese society. One point of each small star faces the center of the larger star, which represents the unity of the Chinese people under the leadership of the Communist Party of China.

中国书法（Chinese calligraphy）是一门古老的汉字书写艺术，它是中国最高的艺术形式。书法是在洁白的纸上，靠毛笔（brush）的运动留下水墨印记。它不仅表现了线条和结构的美，也能传达书写者的观念、思维和精神。汉字与中国书法

紧密相连，是中国书法中的重要因素。中国书法已经成为一个民族符号，代表了博大精深的中国文化和汉族文化的永恒魅力。

Chinese calligraphy, an ancient art of writing Chinese characters, is one of the highest forms of art in China. Calligraphy refers to the black mark of ink on white paper made by the movement of brush. It not only shows the beauty of line and structure, but conveys concepts, thoughts and spirits of its writer. As one essential element in calligraphy, Chinese character is closely related to the art. It has become a symbol of our nation, which represents the eternal charm of the broad and profound Chinese and Han nationality culture.

端午节，又称龙舟节和重五（Double Fifth），是一个源于中国的传统节日。每年的农历五月初五为端午节。这就是重五这一别称的由来。端午节里流传最广的三种活动是吃粽子、喝雄黄酒（realgar wine）以及赛龙舟。其他常见的活动还包括挂钟馗（Zhong Kui）像、写咒符（spells）和佩戴香囊药包（perfumed medicine bags）。古代的人们认为，所有这些活动，连同喝雄黄酒，都能有效防病驱邪、促进生活安康。

Duanwu Festival, also known as Dragon Boat Festival and the Double Fifth, is a traditional festival originating in China. The festival occurs on the 5th day of the 5th month of the lunar calendar. This is the origin of its alternative name, Double Fifth. Three of the most widespread activities for Duanwu Festival are eating zongzi, drinking realgar wine, and racing dragon boats. Other common activities include hanging up icons of Zhong Kui, writing spells and wearing perfumed medicine bags. All of these activities, together with the drinking of realgar wine, were regarded by the ancients as effective in preventing disease and evil, and promoting health and well-being.

1979年底召开的中共第十一届三中全会（The Third Plenary Session of the CPC 11th Central Committee）代表了新中国历史上一个意义深远的转折点。自1979年起，中国开始实施由邓小平发起的改革开放政策。对重新调整经济结构及改革政策、政治制度作了较大努力。中国正在逐步建立一条引导走向社会主义现代化的中国特色的道路。自1979年起，中国已发生巨大变化。中国形势比以往好，人民正享受到比以往任何时候更多的物质利益。

The Third Plenary Session of CPC 11th Central Committee held at the end of 1978 represented a profound turning point in the history of new China. Since the launch of the Reform and Opening-up Policy, (which was) initiated by Deng Xiaoping, in 1979, major efforts have been made to readjust the economic structure, and reform the economic and political systems. China is, step by step, establishing a road with

Chinese characteristics, a road that will lead to socialist modernization. Great changes have come about in China since 1979. The situation in the country is the best ever, and the people are enjoying more material benefits than ever before.

舞龙（dragon dance）是中华文化中一种传统的舞蹈表演形式。传统上来讲，其表演动作象征着龙的历史地位，展示了力量与尊贵。舞龙起源于汉代（the Han Dynasty）。人们认为它最初是作为耕作收成文化的一部分；同时也是一种治病防

病的方法起源。舞龙在宋代（the Song Dynasty）已十分盛行，成为了一项民间活动，且最常见于各种节日庆典中。舞龙是世界各地唐人街举办春节庆典的一个重头戏。

Dragon dance is a form of traditional dance performance in Chinese culture. The movements in the performance traditionally symbolize historical roles of dragons, demonstrating power and dignity. The dragon dance originated in the Han Dynasty. It is believed to have begun as part of the farming and harvest culture, also with origins as a method of healing and preventing sickness. It was already a popular event during the Song Dynasty when it had become a folk activity and was most often seen in various festival celebrations. The dragon dance is a highlight of Chinese New Year celebrations held worldwide in China towns around the world.

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