Suddenly, one of my large Word documents is in trouble: large section became header and is showing up in TOC (table of content). I delete…
truth is stranger than fiction
Suddenly, one of my large Word documents is in trouble: large section became header and is showing up in TOC (table of content). I delete…
The largest siheyuan in the world, was the home to the last two imperial dynasties, Ming (1368-1644) and Qing (1644-1912), from1420 to 1924. 980 buildings in the complex…
Siheyuans (quadrangles or courtyard dwelling) is an architectural style that could be found throughout China. They’re particularly prominent in Beijing. With the Forbidden City being the…
My Yeye and Nainai, and the list kinship titles or filial terms: 爷爷 奶奶 – Yeye and Nainai:- paternal grandfather/mother 公公 婆婆 (外公,外婆) – Gonggong and…
Scenes from a Beijing Bathhouse: A Family of China A Memoir by Irene Eng My fondest childhood memories in Beijing are of visiting the bathhouse…
Many have questioned my relationship with my Yeye and Nainai. You’re right to wonder because Yeye and Nainai mean paternal grandfather and grandmother in Chinese…