Chinese Heritage

China

One of the world’s oldest civilization dating back more than six millennia.

• People’s Republic of China (PRC)

• Republic of China (ROC)

Two political entities using China

People’s Republic of China

comprising mainland China, Hong Kong and Macau

Republic of China

administering Taiwan and its surrounding islands.

Generally small in stature but some can get over 6 ft. tall, small slanted eyes, thick and straight hair, and a flat face.

Body built and structure of Chinese

Thalassemia

inherited disease of the RBC classified as hemoglobinopathy. The genetic defect results in synthesis of an abnormal hemoglobin molecule. The blood cells are vulnerable to mechanical injury and die easily. In need blood transfusion at regular intervals to survive.

Lactose intolerance

Condition gives rise to higher risk of osteoporosis.

Diverticulitis or inflammatory bowel disease

uncommon due to high intake of vegetables and high fiber food.

Yin (cold), Yang (hot)

Food are classified as

Grain, meat, vegetables, fruits

Chinese daily meal consists of four food group

Confucianism

plays a very important role in forming Chinese character and behavior. Its purpose is to achieve harmony, considered the most important social value.

• Sovereign-subject

• Father-son

• Elder-younger brother

• Husband-wife

• Friend-friend

5 Cardinal Relations in Confucianism

Extended family

Family roles in china

Father

the undisputed head of the family.

Maintain a happy and efficient home

Traditional role of women in China

• Buddhism

• Taoism

• Confucianism

Primary religions in china

Taoism

refers to the ultimate being or ultimate truth, the power which envelopes, surrounds and flows through all things, living and non-living. It regulates the natural processes and nourishes balance in the Universe and embodies the harmony of opposites, no love without hate, no light without dark, no male without female.

Mandarin

Official language of China

True

True or false

They speak in a moderate to low voice although many times they sound loud.

held in high regard in China. They want to contemplate without interruption. They avoid disagreeing or criticizing, especially in public.

Silence in China

Chinese generally not a touching society especially with visitors.

Touch in China

True

True or False

Non-family members should not touch the head of a child, especially an adult, as head is traditionally considered sacred.

maintain a formal distance from each other, which is a form of respect

Distance in china

uncomfortable with face-to-face communication especially when there is direct eye contact

Excessive eye contact may indicate impoliteness and rudeness, even threatening

Eye contact in China

• In group interaction, people facing each other directly, being closer, touching more, eye contact, and speaking more loudly

• When not in contact, body position while sitting/standing can be side by side or right angle arrangement because they feel uncomfortable facing each other.

Space in China

Time

perceived as a dynamic wheel with circular movements and the present as a reflection of the eternal. The wheel continually turns in an unforeseeable direction and individuals are expected to adjust to the present, which surrounds the rotating wheel, and seek harmonious relationship with their surroundings

Polychromic

Time concept in China

Polychronic time orientation

adheres less rigidly to time as a distinct and linear entity, focuses on completion of the present, and often implements one activity at a time.

Monochromic time orientation

emphasizes schedules, promptness, standardization of activities and synchronization with clocks.

Monochromic time orientation

emphasizes schedules, promptness, standardization of activities and synchronization with clocks.

True

True or false

Many Chinese subscribe to fatalism, accepting things as they come.

Illness

results from an imbalance of yin and yang

Feng shui

refers to art of location, orientation and design of physical structures in an effort to achieve harmony and balance.

Acupuncture

insertion of an ultra-fine needing into meridian points or pathways of energy (chi) to balance energy

Qi jong

combines body movements, meditation, regulation of breathing to enhance the flow of chi and improve the circulation and enhance the immune system.