ABOUT CULTURE CORNER
It is no doubt that language and culture do complement each other, and one would agree that language is part of the culture. Understanding the cultural phenomena behind language will enhance language learning. The Confucius Institute of University of Macau (CIUM) is not only an institution that offers Mandarin classes to students, but a place that advocates Chinese traditions and culture. The purpose of this “corner” is to provide interesting culture facts and stories to our Chinese learners. You will learn about Chinese traditional festivals, cultural customs, idioms, folk art and many others to learn and appreciate the charm of Chinese culture.
Confucius
September is a special month. Confucius was born in September [...]
Introduction on Chinese Characters
Do you know how to read the following Chinese characters? [...]
Introduction on Chinese 24 Solar Terms – Summer Solar Terms
(Source: https://www.chinatravel.com/facts/chinese-solar-terms.htm) The twenty-four solar terms, which originated [...]