Chinese cuisine

Author: Liu Junru
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Publishing Time: 2004-10-01
Features: When it comes to food, the Chinese have a common saying, “The masses regard food as their hair,” which means that food is people's primal want. It should clearly justify the importance that “eating” holds in Chinese people's lives. Eating is not just meant to fill the stomach; having food at one's disposal, being able to consume a good amount of food, and knowing what and how to eat are all viewed as a good “fortune.” Those who promote food culture often use the words of Chinese philosopher Confucius, “Diet and love-making, all primal needs of every human being,” finding an aspiring and positive thought basis for such an epicurean lifestyle. There's probably not another place in this world that has as great a variety of delicious fare as China. The Chinese, whose see eating as a fortune and life as an art, not only created various kinds of regional food styles in its own vast lands but have also spread Chinese food culture far across these seas. Today, in this world where even the farthest corners can seem as close as one's backyard, Chinese food can be enjoyed in every and every metropolis throughout the world.
Author Bio: LIU JUNRU, M.A., graduated from the Chinese Language and Literature Department of Beijing Normal University. At present, she is a teacher in the Cultural School of Beijing Language and Cultural University, researching and teaching media studies, news writing, as well as teaching Chinese language to foreigners. Her major works include: The Writing of Practical Writing (the practical writing of media), The Practical Writing (the practical writing for foreign-related affairs).