The Chinese Mind
, by De Mente, Boye Lafayette
- ISBN: 9780804840118 | 0804840113
- Cover: Paperback
- Copyright: 3/10/2009
Chinese culture is now evolving in the direction of Western cultures-especially popular American culture. More and more Chinese are giving preference to personal, people-oriented standards that are making their society less formalistic, less ritualistic, and less homogenous. But it is still Chinese!
Boye Lafayette De Mente is an acknowledged authority on Asia and the author of more than 30 books, including Etiquette Guide to China, Instant Chinese: How to Express 1,000 Different Ideas with Just 100 Key Words & Phrases and Survival Chinese: How to Communicate without Fuss or FearùInstantly.
| Notes on China | |
| The Name of China in Chinese | p. 11 |
| Origin of the Name China | p. 11 |
| The Ethnic Makeup of China | p. 12 |
| The Administrative Makeup of China | p. 12 |
| The Chinese Language | p. 13 |
| Writing Chinese in Roman Letters | p. 14 |
| Pronunciation Guide | p. 15 |
| Preface | |
| The Origin of Cultures | p. 17 |
| Introduction | |
| The Foundation of Chinese Culture | p. 19 |
| The Yin-Yang Principle in Chinese Culture | p. 19 |
| The Role of Language in Preserving & Transmitting Chinese Culture | p. 23 |
| The Role of Hanzi (Hahn-jee) in Chinese Culture | p. 25 |
| The Chinese Language under Assault | p. 28 |
| The Essence of China's Traditional Culture | p. 33 |
| China's Vertical Society | p. 35 |
| The Role of Situational Ethics | p. 38 |
| The Preference for "Soft No's" | p. 40 |
| The Chinese Way of Viewing & Using Laws | p. 42 |
| The Chinese Concept of Time | p. 44 |
| Emotional Intelligence vs. Rational Intelligence | p. 45 |
| The Chinese "What" vs. the Western "Why/Because" | p. 48 |
| The Imperative of Self-Sufficiency | p. 49 |
| The Role of Formality | p. 51 |
| The Food Mystique | p. 52 |
| The Chinese Banquet Tradition | p. 54 |
| The Ongoing Role of Festivals in China | p. 56 |
| China's Three Most Important Festivals | p. 57 |
| The Dragon Boat Race | p. 58 |
| The Mid-Autumn Festival | p. 59 |
| Double Ninth Day | p. 59 |
| The Lantern Festival | p. 59 |
| The Chinese Lunar Calendar | p. 60 |
| Birthdays & Weddings | p. 62 |
| Weddings | p. 63 |
| Myths & Superstitions in China | p. 63 |
| The Feng-Shui Factor | p. 65 |
| China's Martial Arts Legacy | p. 67 |
| China's Theatrical Traditions | p. 69 |
| The Art of Puppetry | p. 71 |
| The Cultural Role of Calligraphy In Chinese Culture | p. 71 |
| Literature in Chinese Culture | p. 73 |
| Contemporary Literature | p. 74 |
| Religion in Today's China | p. 76 |
| Chinese Culture Today | p. 79 |
| Fulfilling 5,000 Years of Suppressed Needs, Wants & Ambitions | p. 81 |
| The "Get Rich is Glorious" Tipping Point | p. 82 |
| "Big Brother" is Alive and Thriving | p. 84 |
| The American Influence on Chinese Culture | p. 85 |
| The Influence of Computers and the Internet on Chinese Culture | p. 86 |
| The Second Cultural Revolution | p. 88 |
| Looking Out for Number One | p. 89 |
| The New-Age Entrepreneurs | p. 90 |
| The New Romans | p. 91 |
| The New-Age Aristocrats | p. 93 |
| The New Women of China | p. 93 |
| The Influence of American Movies & Television on Chinese Culture | p. 95 |
| China's Sexual Revolution | p. 97 |
| The Influence of the English Language on Chinese Culture | p. 98 |
| The Games Kids Play | p. 100 |
| The Influence of Foreign Music | p. 101 |
| The Inroads of Western Entertainment in China | p. 102 |
| The Foreign Fast-Food Culture Invades China | p. 103 |
| The Shopping Scene in Today's China | p. 105 |
| Fashion Boutiques | p. 106 |
| Foreign Supermarkets | p. 106 |
| The Impact of Foreign Sports on Chinese Culture | p. 107 |
| The Olympic Impact | p. 108 |
| The Influence of Foreign Celebrities on Chinese Culture | p. 109 |
| The Automobile Culture In China | p. 110 |
| Weddings & Marriage in China | p. 112 |
| Traditional Medicine in China Today | p. 114 |
| The Marvel of Acupuncture | p. 115 |
| The Ongoing Importance of Traditional Music | p. 117 |
| The Cultural Role of China's Traditional Games | p. 118 |
| The Ubiquitous Mahjong | p. 119 |
| Rehabilitation of China's Ancient Philosophers | p. 121 |
| Education in China | p. 123 |
| The Tourism Welcome Mat Helping to Save China's Traditional Culture | p. 125 |
| The Weather in China | p. 127 |
| Smoking in China | p. 127 |
| China's Gambling Culture | p. 127 |
| The New Look of China's Military Forces | p. 129 |
| Key Words that Reveal the Chinese Way of Thinking & Behaving | p. 131 |
| Bao (Bah-oh) Trading Social Credits | p. 131 |
| Bi (Bee) Unity the Chinese Way | p. 132 |
| Budan Xin (Buu-dahn Sheen) Chinese Style Sincerity | p. 133 |
| Buhe Luoji De (Buu-hay Loo-oh-jee Duh) Look Out for Fuzzy Logic! | p. 133 |
| Buzhidao (Boo-jee-dah-oh) Avoiding Responsibility! | p. 134 |
| Cheng (Chuung) The Importance of Personal Loyalty | p. 136 |
| Chou (Choh-ou) Criticism is Not Taken Lightly! | p. 136 |
| Daoqian (Dow-chee-inn) The Importance of the Apology | p. 138 |
| De (Duh) The Saving Grace of Humanity | p. 138 |
| Di Sam Zhe (Dee Sahn Jay) The Importance of Third Parties | p. 139 |
| Falu (Fah-luu) Laws in their Chinese Context | p. 141 |
| Fuze Ren Yuan (Foo-tsuh Wren Yuu-enn) Finding the Responsible Person | p. 141 |
| Ganjin (Gahn-jeen) The New "Can Do" Chinese | p. 142 |
| Ge (Guh) Keeping Your Balance During Interesting Times | p. 143 |
| Gongwei (Goong-way-ee) Beware the Flattery Ploy | p. 144 |
| Guan (Goo-een)/Contemplating Things Deeply | p. 145 |
| Guanxi (Gwahn-she) The Role of Personal Connections | p. 146 |
| Guei Mei (Gway-ee May) Staying Out of Trouble | p. 147 |
| Guo Cui (Gwah T'sue-ee) The National Essence of the Chinese | p. 148 |
| Hanyu (Hahn-yuu) China's Secret Code Has Been Cracked | p. 149 |
| Hong (Hung) Looking at Things Holistically | p. 151 |
| Hou Men (Hoe-uu Mane) The Famous Back Door | p. 152 |
| Jiaoliu (Jee-ah-oh-lew) The Role of Mystery in Communicating | p. 152 |
| Jiaoshu Yuren (Jeeow-shuu Yuu-wren) The Chinese Approach to Learning | p. 154 |
| Kaolu Kaolu (Kow-luu Kow-luu) A Discreet Way of Saying No | p. 155 |
| Liangshou Zhunbei (Lee-ing-show Juhn-bay) Two-Handed Preparation | p. 156 |
| Lunlixue (Loon-lee-shway) Policies Instead of Ethics | p. 156 |
| Luoji (Luu-oh-jee) How the Chinese View the World | p. 157 |
| Mei You Ban Fa (May-ee Yoh-ou Bahn Fah) It's Not Going to Happen! | p. 158 |
| Mianzi (Me-inn-jee) Face Comes First | p. 159 |
| Mei You (May-ee Yoe-uu) There isn't Any of That! | p. 160 |
| Qing (Cheeng) Being Clear About Things | p. 160 |
| Qingke - Yanjiu Yanjiu (Cheen-kuh - Yahn-jew Yahn-jew) Wining and Dining Your Way to Success | p. 161 |
| Shangding (shahng-deeng) Keep on Negotiating | p. 162 |
| Shehui Dengji (Shuu-whay Dung-jee) Social Status Still Counts | p. 163 |
| Sheng (Shung) Impressing Your Chinese Contacts | p. 164 |
| Shi (She) The Power of Knowledge | p. 165 |
| Shun (Shune) The "Soft Way" of the Chinese | p. 166 |
| Si; Ji (Suh; Jee) Principles of Success | p. 167 |
| Song (Sung) Knowing How to Avoid Conflict | p. 168 |
| Tai (Tie) When Harmony and Prosperity Prevail | p. 169 |
| Tai Ji Quan (Tie Jee Chuu-inn) The Great Fist of Health | p. 170 |
| Wang Ming (Wahn Meeng) The Chinese Obsession to Achieve | p. 171 |
| Wenhua (Win-whah) The Power of Chinese Culture | p. 172 |
| Wuwang (Wuu-wahng) The Importance of Innocence | p. 173 |
| Xiaoguo (She-ow-gwoh) Paying Attention to Details | p. 173 |
| Xin (Sheen) What You See May Not be What You Get | p. 174 |
| Xu (Shuu) The Art of Calculated Waiting | p. 175 |
| Yi (Eee)/Righteousness the Chinese Way | p. 176 |
| Youyi (Yohh-ee) The Friendship Factor in China | p. 177 |
| Zhenchengde (Jun-chuung-duh) The Measure of Your Sincerity | p. 178 |
| Zhengti Guannian (Junng-tee Gwahn-nee-inn) More About the Chinese Way of Thinking Holistically | p. 179 |
| Zhenshi (June-she) Dealing with Circumstantial Truth | p. 180 |
| Zhongcheng (Johng-chung) Loyalty in Today's China | p. 181 |
| Zhong Fu (Chong Foo) The Pursuit of Insight | p. 182 |
| Zhongguo Tong (Johng-gwoh Tung) The Dangers of Being an Expert | p. 183 |
| Zhongjian-Ren (johng-jee-inn-Wren) The Very Helpful Go-Betweens | p. 184 |
| Zou Pengyou (T'su-oh Pung-yoh-ou) You Must Make Friends in China | p. 185 |
| Selected Bibliography | p. 187 |
| Index | p. 189 |
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