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Chinese names always tend to have historic or idiomatic meanings in it while Western names sound natural and casual. If they are Christian, they may name their child after someone in the Bible--John, Luke, Simon, Micah, Rebecca, etc. If they are Catholic, they may choose to name their child after a particular saint.

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How is the Chinese calendar different from the western one?

The Chinese calender utilizes both the lunar and solar calenders. When the 'Chinese New Year' is discussed it is in reference to the lunar calender which is still used for traditional purposes. The western calender is now exclusively solar, which is accepted as a more reliable and accurate calender system.


The difference between Chinese and Western wedding?

In Chinese weddings, the people are usually Chinese.


How are western and non western childbirth practices alike or different?

How are western and non western childbirth alike and different


What is the difference between the Chinese calendar and the western calendar?

The Chinese calendar is a lunisolar calendar, meaning it is based on both the moon's phases and the sun's position, resulting in months that alternate between 29 and 30 days, with an extra month added every few years to keep it aligned with the solar year. In contrast, the Western calendar, primarily the Gregorian calendar, is a solar calendar with 12 months of fixed lengths that total 365 days in a common year and 366 in a leap year. The Chinese calendar also emphasizes traditional festivals and events tied to its lunar months, while the Western calendar is primarily used for civil purposes and has a different set of holidays. Additionally, the Chinese New Year varies each year, while the Western New Year is consistently celebrated on January 1st.


How did western influences change Chinese culture?

Western influences significantly changed Chinese culture through the introduction of new ideas, technologies, and lifestyles, particularly during the 19th and early 20th centuries. The Opium Wars and subsequent treaties exposed China to Western political systems, education, and industrialization, leading to a blend of traditional and modern practices. This resulted in the emergence of new cultural movements, such as the May Fourth Movement, which advocated for modernization and reform. Additionally, Western literature, art, and philosophy began to shape Chinese intellectual thought, contributing to a more cosmopolitan society.

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Unlike the western custom, Chinese write their family names first, then write their given names.


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How do you say Lindsay in Chinese?

Lindsay.. Western names aren't automatically a name in China. You would have to have one made for you.


What is a name for a Chinese girl?

Too many. Like Li, or Hua. Not so feminine like western girls' names.


Chinese family names?

There are many different Chinese family names. The most popular being Chen. Others can be Huang, Wang, Chiu, Han, Dai, Wu, Fang, Lee...


Where can you buy pandan leaves in the UK?

Buy it online or at Chinese supermarket, it has different names for different Asian countries ,


What are the names of all the different types of alligators?

The American, and the rare, small Chinese alligator.


Do Mexicans have a belief for Santa Claus?

Almost all western world does, but with different names.


What do western people call Chinese language?

Western people typically refer to the Chinese language as "Mandarin" or simply "Chinese."