History
True or False: Emperors were allowed only 20 concubines and 1 queen.
False! While emperors had a main wife or queen, there were allowed an unlimited amount of concubines.
Fun fact: the most concubines had was from the Tang Dynasty. Emperor Xuanzong had over 40,000
What is this radical? 口
kǒu (mouth). Useed in words like 吃， 叫，喝， 咬
What does a turtle represent in Chinese culture?
Longevity, stability, and wisdom.
True or False: Tiktok was originated by a Chinese company
True! Tiktok was created by ByteDance, going by the name Douyin. TikTok and Douyin are separate entities, with Douyin only being accessible to Chinese citizens.
What is on CLLC's logo?
Our logo is the Chinese lion. It acts as a guardian for temples and palaces, and used in Lion dances.
What other name did Kongzi (孔子）go by and what is he known for?
Kongzi goes by the name of Confucius and he created principles concerning filial piety, benevolence and respect. These aspects as a collective, made you a man of virtue.
What is the Chinese word for Mandarin?
普通话 （pǔtōnghuà)
What famous Chinese app allows you to pay, post, message, or even date and accessible through invitation only?
Wechat. A multifunctional app, traditionally used for paying and messaging friends. Untraditionally though, people can use it for dating by searching up people near them. It is considered a must have for Chinese Learners.
What is the name of known street food that consist of skewered fruit, covered in harden sugar syrup?
Tanghulu, a known Chinese snack that started as far back as the Song Dynasty.
Who is the head of the Chinese Department?
Weiqing Zhang (张老师）
When did simplified Chinese get established?
It was introduced in 1949 and became established in 1956 by the CCP. The goal of it was to make Chinese accessible. This also borne systems like Pīnyīn (拼音)
What does this say: 你的专业是什么？(nǐ de zhuānyè shì shénme?)
You might have heard of Kungfu (Gongfu:功夫), but what other method of martial arts focuses on slow gentle movement with deep meditative breathing.
Tai Chi! Also known as Taijiquan （太极拳), which translates to "Supreme Ultimate Fist" its a low impact exercise focusing on flexibility, deliberate flowing movement, which benefits cardiovascular health.
True or False! In a real life event, movie star Jackie Chan hid in America because he got shot at.
True! During his early career in the Hong Kong film industry, a gang known as Triads would order actors to pay them a percentage of their work. After refusing, the group shot at his plane as it departed to America. He stated he had to carry two guns from that point on. And eventually, after a confrontation, they backed off.
Who founded the slogan "The fastest growing club on campus."?
Kyle Cole.
What harmful beauty standard started in the Song Dynasty with terms like iron, silver, and golden lotus sizes?
Foot-binding. A practice where women were made to break their feet at ages 6 or 7 in hopes of future suitors. Golden was the most desirable size, and was smaller than an Iphone.
What sentence structure does Chinese use?
SVO: Subject, Verb, Object
Lunar New Year is just around the Corner. What was LAST year's Zodiac and what is THIS year's Zodiac?
Last year: Snake
This year: Horse
What famous dance trended in 2023, going by the English translation "Subject Three."?
Kemusan! A street dance said to have originated from a wedding dance in Guangxi. It has reached worldwide recognition, with people garnering thousands to millions of views by performing the dance.
Which current members were originally part of the second revival of the club?
Jocelyn and Grace! With originally 4 E-board members, Jocelyn was former Vice and Grace has always been Events Coordinator.
What are the 3 teachings (3 main lifestyles) in China?
Buddism, Daoism, and Confucianism
How can I say: I like the color red
我喜欢红色 (wǒ xǐhuān hóngsè)
What occasion(s) consist of relatives handing you a red envelope full of money?
Hongbao (红包) is given during the Chinese New Year, weddings, birthdays, and even funerals. Red symbolizes luck, white ones symbolize death, and make sure the amount of money doesn't involve 4 (also for death)
In Chinese beauty, pale skin is ideal along with what facial shape?
A heart-shaped face. Also called a inverted triangle, with characteristics like a pointy chin, defined cheekbones and broad forehead.
When was the club founded?
2014