The Chinese Mind by Mente, Boye De -- Read -- Imperial Library of Trantor

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Cover Other Books by the Author Copyright CONTENTS NOTES ON CHINA

The Name of China in Chinese Origin of the Name China The Ethnic Makeup of China The Administrative Makeup of China The Chinese Language Writing Chinese in Roman Letters

Pronunciation Guide PREFACE

The Origin of Cultures

INTRODUCTION

The Foundation of Chinese Culture The Yin-Yang Principle in Chinese Culture

PART I

The Role of Language in Preserving & Transmitting Chinese Culture The Role of Hanzi (Hahn-jee) in Chinese Culture The Chinese Language under Assault

PART II

The Essence of China’s Traditional Culture China’s Vertical Society The Role of Situational Ethics The Preference for “Soft No’s” The Chinese Way of Viewing & Using Laws The Chinese Concept of Time Emotional Intelligence vs. Rational Intelligence The Chinese “What” vs. the Western “Why/Because” The Imperative of Self-Sufficiency The Role of Formality The Food Mystique The Chinese Banquet Tradition The Ongoing Role of Festivals in China

China’s Three Most Important Festivals The Dragon Boat Race The Mid-Autumn Festival Double Ninth Day The Lantern Festival The Chinese Lunar Calendar

Birthdays & Weddings

Weddings

Myths & Superstitions in China The Feng-Shui Factor China’s Martial Arts Legacy China’s Theatrical Traditions

The Art of Puppetry

The Cultural Role of Calligraphy In Chinese Culture Literature in Chinese Culture

Contemporary Literature

Religion in Today’s China

PART III

Chinese Culture Today Fulfilling 5,000 Years of Suppressed Needs, Wants & Ambitions The “Get Rich is Glorious” Tipping Point “Big Brother” is Alive and Thriving The American Influence On Chinese Culture The Influence of Computers And the Internet on Chinese Culture The Second Cultural Revolution Looking Out for Number One The New-Age Entrepreneurs The New Romans The New-Age Aristocrats The New Women of China The Influence of American Movies & Television on Chinese Culture China’s Sexual Revolution The Influence of the English Language On Chinese Culture The Games Kids Play The Influence of Foreign Music The Inroads of Western Entertainment in China The Foreign Fast-Food Culture Invades China The Shopping Scene in Today’s China

Fashion Boutiques Foreign Supermarkets

The Impact of Foreign Sports on Chinese Culture

The Olympic Impact

The Influence of Foreign Celebrities On Chinese Culture The Automobile Culture In China Weddings & Marriage in China Traditional Medicine in China Today

The Marvel of Acupuncture

The Ongoing Importance of Traditional Music The Cultural Role of China’s Traditional Games

The Ubiquitous Mahjong

Rehabilitation of China’s Ancient Philosophers Education in China The Tourism Welcome Mat Helping to Save China’s Traditional Culture The Weather in China Smoking in China China’s Gambling Culture The New Look of China’s Military Forces

PART IV

Key Words that Reveal the Chinese Way Of Thinking & Behaving

Bao (Bah-oh)/Trading Social Credits Bi(Bee)/Unity the Chinese Way Budan Xin (Buu-dahn Sheen)/Chinese Style Sincerity Buhe Luoji De (Buu-hay Loo-oh-jee Duh)/Look Out for Fuzzy Logic! Buzhidao (Boo-jee-dah-oh)/Avoiding Responsibility! Cheng (Chuung)/The Importance of Personal Loyalty Chou (Choh-ou)/Criticism is Not Taken Lightly! Daoqian (Dow-chee-inn)/The Importance of the Apology De (Duh)/The Saving Grace of Humanity Di Sam Zhe (Dee Sahn Jay)/The Importance of Third Parties Falu (Fah-luu)/Laws in their Chinese Context Fuze Ren Yuan (Foo-tsuh Wren Yuu-enn)/Finding the Responsible Person Ganjin (Gahn-jeen)/The New “Can Do” Chinese Ge (Guh)/Keeping Your Balance During Interesting Times Gongwei (Goong-way-ee)/Beware the Flattery Ploy Guan (Goo-een)/Contemplating Things Deeply Guanxi (Gwahn-she)/The Role of Personal Connections Guei Mei (Gway-ee May)/Staying Out of Trouble Guo Cui (Gwah T’sue-ee)/The National Essence of the Chinese Hanyu (Hahn-yuu)/China’s Secret Code Has Been Cracked Hong (Hung)/Looking at Things Holistically Hou Men (Hoe-uu Mane)/The Famous Back Door Jiaoliu (Jee-ah-oh-lew)/The Role of Mystery in Communicating Jiaoshu Yuren (Jeeow-shuu Yuu-wren)/The Chinese Approach to Learning Kaolu Kaolu(Kow-luu Kow-luu)/A Discreet Way of Saying No Liangshou Zhunbei (Lee-ing-show Juhn-bay)/Two-Handed Preparation Lunlixue (Loon-lee-shway)/Policies Instead of Ethics Luoji (Luu-oh-jee)/How the Chinese View the World Mei You Ban Fa (May-ee Yoh-ou Bahn Fah)/It’s Not Going to Happen! Mianzi (Me-inn-jee)/Face Comes First Mei You (May-ee Yoe-uu)/There isn’t any of That! Qing (Cheeng)/Being Clear About Things Qingke - Yanjiu Yanjiu (Cheen-kuh - Yahn-jew Yahn-jew)/ Wining and Dining Your Way to Success Shangding (shahng-deeng)/Keep on Negotiating Shehui Dengji (Shuu-whay Dung-jee)/Social Status Still Counts Sheng (Shung)/Impressing Your Chinese Contacts Shi (She)/The Power of Knowledge Shun (Shune)/The “Soft Way” of the Chinese Si; Ji (Suh; Jee)/Principles of Success Song (Sung)/Knowing How to Avoid Conflict Tai (Tie)/When Harmony and Prosperity Prevail Tai Ji Quan (Tie Jee Chuu-inn)/The Great Fist of Health Wang Ming (Wahn Meeng)/The Chinese Obsession to Achieve Wenhua (Win-whah)/The Power of Chinese Culture Wuwang (Wuu-wahng)/The Importance of Innocence Xiaoguo (She-ow-gwoh)/Paying Attention to Details Xin (Sheen)/What You See May Not be What You Get Xu (Shuu)/The Art of Calculated Waiting Yi (Eee)/Righteousness the Chinese Way Youyi (Yohh-ee)/The Friendship Factor in China Zhenchengde (Jun-Chuung-duh)/The Measure of Your Sincerity Zhengti Guannian (Juung-tee Gwahn-nee-inn)/More About the Chinese Way of Thinking Holistically Zhenshi (June-she)/Dealing with Circumstantial Truth Zhongcheng (Johng-chung)/Loyalty in Today’s China Zhong Fu (Chong Foo)/The Pursuit of Insight Zhongguo Tong (Johng-gwoh Tung)/The Dangers of Being an Expert Zhongjian-Ren (johng-jee-inn-Wren)/The Very Helpful Go-Betweens Zou Pengyou (T’su-oh Pung-yoh-ou)/You Must Make Friends in China

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