Authentic Signs

Assignment: Identify what these ads and signs from Chinatown are about. Write down the Chinese, English, and Pinyin for all the words you can identify. The more you can identify, the more extra points you can receive on your next exam:


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Strokes of a Chinese Character

You can learn how to write Chinese characters through learning the different  strokes. Chinese characters follow a set pattern of strokes, from up to down and right to left, and must be followed exactly or the character does not look balanced. 

 

Watch how it is written using a calligraphy brush:

 

 

Assignment: Get a brush and paper and follow the calligrapher and write the character of 'yong,' or 'forever.' Then get another sheet of paper and write a character you know using the correct stroke order.

Assignment: Where did Chinese characters come from?

You are to do a research project online searching for the origin of Chinese characters. You must use Google at least once and an academic database at least once. You can type in either English or Chinese. The report must be at least one page. Make sure you cite the websites that you got your information from.

Dimsum Assignment

Chinese Food: Dimsum

Dim sum is the Cantonese term for a type of Chinese dish that involves small individual portions of food, usually served in a small steamer basket or on a small plate.   The unique culinary art of Dim Sum originated with the Cantonese in southern China, who over the centuries transformed Yum Cha from a relaxing respite to a loud and happy dining experience. In Hong Kong, and in most cities and towns in Guangdong province, many Chinese restaurants start serving dim sum as early as five in the morning. It is a tradition for the elderly to gather to eat dim sum after morning exercises, often enjoying the morning newspapers. For many in southern China, yum cha is treated as a weekend family day.

Task: You are to eat Dim Sum anytime this month. Describe two dishes that you ordered. Make sure you describe the taste, contents, and the preparation required.