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Reason that we are celebrating
Who is Davis (ex-president)?
A Chinese holiday is celebrated with dragon dances, fireworks, and red decorations to bring good luck and ward off evil spirits.
What is the Chinese Lunar New Year?
An ancient Chinese philosopher is known for his teachings on ethics and proper behavior.
Who is Confucius?
A popular Chinese farewell phrase, translating to "see you again," is used when parting ways.
What is 再见？
The structure, built to protect against invasions, stretches over 13,000 miles and is one of the most famous landmarks in China.
What is the Great Wall of China?
What is 12th grade?
Type of boat that people race on 端午节
What are dragon boats?
The last imperial dynasty of China ruled from 1644 to 1912
What is the Qing Dynasty?
The expression "gōng xǐ fā cái" is often heard during the Chinese New Year, wishing others prosperity and wealth.
what is 恭喜发财？
A large palace complex in Beijing, once home to Chinese emperors, is also known as the Imperial Palace.
What is the Forbidden City?
What is Yale University
A traditional Chinese practice involves inserting thin needles into specific points on the body to promote healing and balance.
What is acupuncture 针灸?
The Chinese dynasty, famous for its terracotta army, unified China in 221 BCE
What is the Qin Dynasty?
"马到成功" is used to wish someone swift success
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What is "success as soon as the horse arrives"?
An iconic tower in Shanghai, which resembles a pearl, is one of the tallest structures in China.
What is the Oriental Pearl Tower 东方明珠塔?
Majors that he is going to be studying in university
What are Math and Economics?
The festival is celebrated by eating mooncakes and appreciating the full moon.
What is the Mid-Autumn Festival?
The Chinese dynasty is known for its blue and white porcelain and ruled from 1368 to 1644.
What is the Ming Dynasty?
"画龙点睛" means to add the finishing touch that brings something to life,
What is "dotting the dragon's eye"?
Grade that Davis created Mandarin Club
What is 8th grade?
The philosophy, founded by Laozi, emphasizes living in harmony with the Tao, or the natural order of the universe.
What is Taoism?
A famous explorer from Venice traveled to China in the 13th century and served at the court of Kublai Khan.
Who is Marco Polo?
"sān rén xíng, bì yǒu wǒ shī" means "Out of three people walking, one can always be my teacher" and highlights the importance of learning from others.
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what is "三人行，必有我师“？
A famous archaeological site in Xi'an features thousands of life-sized clay soldiers and horses buried with China's first emperor.
What is the Terracotta Army 兵马俑?