中国以创造各种方式、方法来方便人类的生活而广为人知，在中国古代的发明中，四大发明不仅为中国的发展，还为世界经济和文化的发展，作出了巨大贡献。中国古代四大发明分别是造纸术、印刷术、火药（gun powder）和指南针（compa）。中国古代四大发明为世界经济和人类文化作出了重大的贡献，而且这也是中国作为世界文明大国的重要象征。
China is well known for its introduction of ways and means to help ease life of mankind.Among inventions of Ancient China, four emerged as great contribution to the development and changes not only to the countries,but also to the world\'s economy and culture.The four great inventions of ancient China were paper making, commercial printing, gunpowder, and the compa.China\'s four great ancient inventions made tremendous contributions to the world\'s economy and the culture of mankind.They were also important symbols of China role as a great world civilization.
中国人喜欢在一起吃饭，这个传统可以追溯到很久之前。这反应出中国人喜欢团圆、不愿分离的观念——圆桌、圆盘、圆碗都象征着团圆和美满。盘子通常放在桌子的中央，这样坐在桌子面前的所有人都可以吃得到。一锅热汤尤其可以增加和谐、团圆的气氛。朋友们也喜欢在一起吃饭、生活。最近一位美国汉学家（sinologist）的著作认为，中国人的集体观念（collective tradition）就是从一同吃饭发展而来的。
Chinese like to eat together, which is a tradition that can be traced back a long time ago.It reflects the Chinese notion of reunion versus division—round tables, round dishes, and round bowls all symbolize reunion and perfection.Dishes are usually placed at the center of the table so that everyone around the table can share them.A hot pot, in particular, adds to the atmosphere of harmony and reunion.Friends also like to eat and live together.A recent book by an American sinologist held that the Chinese collective tradition developed out of practice of eating together.
《三国演义》由罗贯中创作于14世纪，是一部中国历史题材小说。小说以汉朝末年和三国时期的历史演变为背景，叙述了在这个动荡时期发生的一系列重大事情。整个故事情节从公元168年开始一直到公元280年领土统一时结束。小说篇幅长达80万字，分为120个章节，共描述了1191个人物角色，堪称中国文学史上四大经典小说之一。
Romance of the Three Kingdoms written by LuoGuanzhong in 14th century, is a Chinese historical novel based upon events in the turbulent years near the end of the Han Dynasty and the Three Kingdoms era.Staring in AD168 and ending with the reunification of the land in AD 280.It is acclaimed as one of Four Great Novels of China literature, with a grand total of 800 000 words, 1 191 characters, 120 chapter.
