中国传统文化英文

1.According to the Constitution of the People’s Republic of China, what are the administrative

divisions of China? 根据中华人民共和国宪法，我国的行政划分是什么？

The country is divided into provinces, autonomous regions and municipalities directly under the central government. 我国的行政划分是省，自治区和直辖市。

2.What climatic zone does China lies in?

China’s climate conditions vary greatly. It includes tropical, subtropical, the temperate and cool-temperate conditions. But the country for the most part lies in temperate zone. 中国的气候条件差异很大，包括热带，亚热带，温带和中温带。但是大多数区域处于温带。

3.In what area does China still fall behind its neighbors? 中国在什么领域落后于邻国？

China still falls behind its neighbors in the area of design. 中国在设计领域落后于邻国。4.How many schools is cooking in China divided into? 中式烹饪有那几派？

Cooking in China is divided into four schools: the Cantonese, Sichuan, Shandong, and Huaiyang Dishes. 中式烹饪分为粤菜，川菜，鲁菜和淮阳菜。

5.What are the main condiments of Cantonese dishes? 粤菜的主要佐料是什么？

The main condiments of the dishes are characteristically oyster sauce, fermented soy bean sauce, fish sauce, lard, sugar and vinegar. 粤菜主要佐料是具有鲜明特色的蚝油，酱油，鱼酱，猪油，糖和醋。

6.What are the characteristics of Cantonese dishes? 粤菜的特色是什么？

Cantonese dishes are famous for their fresh materials and great tenderness. 粤菜以鲜嫩闻名。

7.Why do Sichuan dishes enjoy great popularity all over the country? 为什么川菜享誉全国？

They enjoy the popularity because of their distinct and various flavors. Some of the most famous flavors are derived from fish flavors, pepper powder boiled in oil, strange flavor and sticky-hot. 川菜享誉全国是由于其独特而又多样的口味，包括鱼香味，辣椒油，怪味和麻辣。

8.What are the characteristics of Shandong dishes? 鲁菜的特色是什么？

The Shandong cuisine is famous for its wide selection of materials, cooking methods, and seafood. 鲁菜以选料广泛，烹饪技法和海鲜闻名。

9.What are the cooking methods of Shandong dishes? 鲁菜的烹饪方法有哪些？

The cooking techniques include BAO (quick frying), LIU (quick frying with corn flour), PA (stew braising) roasting and boiling, using sugar to make / clothe fruit, and crystallizing with honey. 烹饪方法包括爆，熘，扒，烤和水煮，用糖做水果的糖衣，用蜂蜜结晶。

10.What are the major categories of Chinese tea? 中国茶主要有哪几种？

Tea from China includes black tea, jasmine tea, Wulong tea, green tea, and brick tea. 中国茶包括红茶，茉莉花茶，乌龙茶，绿茶和砖茶。

11.What is the benefit of drinking tea? 喝茶的好处

Drinking tea could quench thirst, overcome fatigue, help digestion and dilute fat. Tea is also rich in various vitamins. It could protect us from radiation and be used as an antiseptic. 喝茶可以止渴，消除疲劳，助消化，溶解脂肪。茶叶富含多种维生素，防辐射，也可以用来解毒。

12.What are the types of classical Chinese gardens? 中国古典园林有哪些类型？

Classical Chinese gardens comprise imperial garden, private garden and temple garden. 中国古典园林包括皇家园林，私家园林和寺庙园林。