A Taoist exorcism séance

A Taoist exorcism séance

a taoist exorcisme seance ‘My friend is going to conclude an exorcism service this morning and, if you are really so interested, he hopes you can come and witness it.’ He paused uncertainly. ‘But I must warn 86 you that it is not a pretty sight....
Chinese superstitions before the birth

Chinese superstitions before the birth

Chinese superstitions before the birth To have five sons, rich, vigorous, literate and who become mandarins: this is the ideal of any Chinese family. From this matrix idea emerged the various types of popular images that are displayed in all households: Wu Zi Deng Ke...
Asking about Taoism

Asking about Taoism

Asking abou the Dao Now is the time to ask him something about Taoism, I decided, and I poured out my questions. He looked up at me with his innocent, childish eyes, his smile gentle but, I thought, slightly ironical. ‘Take time, observe and learn,’ he...
Chinese character 吹 chuī – cook

Chinese character 吹 chuī – cook

Chinese character 吹 chuī – cook Main meanings ① cook Statistics HSK – STROKES – 8 RADICAL – 火  Etymology Elements  —-  An open mouth 欠 + a fire 火 . Phonetic series 欠. To blow 吹 (chuī phonetic) to the fire 火 to stir it up and start cooking. Main...
Chinese character 欠 qiàn – lack, owe

Chinese character 欠 qiàn – lack, owe

chinese character欠 qiàn – lack, owe Main meanings ① lack, owe ② short of, lacking. ③ lean forwad Statistics HSK – STROKES – 4 RADICAL – 欠 Etymology Elements  —-  Pictogram of a person with the mouth open. Phonetic series 欠. The upper part...