Bird walking in Beijing!

Why has the snake, often feared, been revered in Chinese culture and become one of the 12 zodiac animals? How is it portrayed in artifacts, and what does it symbolize in China compared to other cultures? In this episode, we explore the serpent's evolving meanings in Chinese civil ...  Show more

Like the finest wines, the best inspiration for poetry is brewed and vivified, if served in the right vessel. In this episode, we present a phoenix-headed tricolor ceramic wine vessel from the Tang Dynasty, some 1200 years ago. In what ways did it influence the development of Chi ...  Show more

Why do Chinese drink so much? 当谈到中国的饮酒文化时，很多人都知道一些传统的礼节和习惯。但在今天的节目中，我们将探讨的不仅仅是传统，还有那些你可能从未听说过的奇怪而有趣的中国饮酒文化现象！我们将揭示酒桌上那些令人惊奇的规则，以及中国人如何通过饮酒来表达友谊和建立关系。无论你是对中国文化感兴趣，还是计划在中国生活，这期节目都将为你揭开一个崭新的视角。准备好进入中国的酒桌世界，一起探索中国文化吧！不要错过这期D大叔中文节目！ When it comes to China's drinking culture, ...

Humans have been accidentally feeding wild birds for millennia; any leftover food scraps to be scooped up by opportunistic, feathered friends. The deliberate feeding of birds, however - placing seeds out on a feeder in the garden, taking crumbs to a nearby park or lake – is a mor ...  Show more

Hi, I'm Kiki. The party of the Birds Kingdom is about to start. I heard that all the birds would participate in this party! Of course, I can't miss such a great event. Hey, come with me!

Why is it so challenging to communicate with Chinese people? Why do Chinese people speak so indirectly and always beat around the bush? There are many factors in Chinese culture that differ from our understanding, leading to these differences. Chinese people prefer to express ...