{"product_id":"chinese-foods-english-version-a-cultural-guide-to-how-chinese-people-eat-not-a-cookbook","title":"Chinese Foods (English Version): A Cultural Guide to How Chinese People Eat — Not a Cookbook","description":"\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1097\/0087\/4574\/files\/ccf6e3c335aebc624d11a933fee54933d3ee70b49dee843ad06142f107f4f139.jpg?v=1793430550\"\u003eIn China, there is a saying: “\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eMin yi shi wei tian\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e” —\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-weight: 600;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e“Food is the first necessity of the people.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/librarysrv.hevttc.edu.cn:8080\/opac\/item.php?marc_no=0000277466\u0026amp;list=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ds-markdown-cite\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e-\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cn.ostrot.fr\/index.php?route=product\/product\u0026amp;product_id=244782\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ds-markdown-cite\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e-\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e3\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThis simple phrase captures the profound importance of eating in Chinese life. In\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eChinese Foods\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e, author Liu Junru, an associate professor at Beijing Language and Culture University\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_2ed5dee\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e-\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_49c6e07\"\u003e\u003csvg width=\"14\" height=\"14\" viewbox=\"0 0 14 14\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M8.19727 5.86969C9.2092 6.90067 9.20969 8.55271 8.19727 9.58338L6.88871 10.8919C5.85801 11.9039 4.20584 11.9037 3.17502 10.8919L3.10873 10.8243C2.09622 9.7934 2.09626 8.14148 3.10873 7.11058L4.36757 5.85174C4.28261 6.33758 4.30355 6.84354 4.44077 7.33362L3.89249 7.88053C3.30043 8.48348 3.30108 9.4507 3.89318 10.0536L3.94566 10.1061C4.54861 10.698 5.51521 10.6981 6.11808 10.1061L7.41283 8.81275C8.00484 8.21002 8.00504 7.24267 7.41352 6.63964L7.35966 6.58716C7.21975 6.44976 7.05995 6.34434 6.89009 6.27089L7.70009 5.4609C7.85176 5.55768 7.99607 5.67091 8.1296 5.80202L8.19727 5.86969Z\" fill=\"currentColor\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M5.80913 8.12648C4.79584 7.09547 4.79591 5.44245 5.80913 4.41141C5.81733 4.40304 5.82707 4.39209 5.8409 4.37826L7.07833 3.14082C7.09224 3.12693 7.10311 3.11729 7.11148 3.10906C8.14253 2.09591 9.79557 2.09579 10.8266 3.10906L10.8908 3.17328C11.9041 4.20425 11.9039 5.85727 10.8908 6.88835L9.63193 8.14581C9.70566 7.66581 9.67564 7.16895 9.53456 6.68948L10.1063 6.11772C10.6989 5.51458 10.6992 4.54691 10.1063 3.94391L10.0552 3.8942C9.45215 3.30157 8.48446 3.30151 7.88142 3.8942L6.59358 5.18204C6.00081 5.78507 6.00092 6.75274 6.59358 7.35584L6.6433 7.40694C6.77998 7.54132 6.93555 7.64528 7.10112 7.71837L6.29251 8.52699C6.14446 8.43127 6.00395 8.31906 5.87335 8.1907L5.80913 8.12648Z\" fill=\"currentColor\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cn.ostrot.fr\/index.php?route=product\/product\u0026amp;product_id=244782\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ds-markdown-cite\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e-\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e3\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e, takes you on a fascinating journey to understand why.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eThis book is not just a list of recipes; it is a\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-weight: 600;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003ecultural exploration\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e. It explains why Chinese cuisine is celebrated for its\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-weight: 600;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003ediverse flavors, exquisite colors, and aromatic smells\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/librarysrv.hevttc.edu.cn:8080\/opac\/item.php?marc_no=0000277466\u0026amp;list=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ds-markdown-cite\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e-\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cn.ostrot.fr\/index.php?route=product\/product\u0026amp;product_id=244782\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ds-markdown-cite\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e-\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e3\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e. Whether it's the fiery dishes of Sichuan, the delicate dim sum of Guangdong, or the hearty noodles of the North, you will discover the unique character of each region\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cn.ostrot.fr\/index.php?route=product\/product\u0026amp;product_id=244782\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ds-markdown-cite\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e-\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e3\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/item.winxuan.com\/1201824648\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ds-markdown-cite\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e-\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e15\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-weight: 600;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eWhat You Will Learn:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-weight: 600;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eThe Origins:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eTrace the historical roots of Chinese culinary traditions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cn.ostrot.fr\/index.php?route=product\/product\u0026amp;product_id=244782\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ds-markdown-cite\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e-\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e3\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/item.winxuan.com\/1201824648\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ds-markdown-cite\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e-\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e15\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-weight: 600;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eEating Culture:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eUnderstand the significance of dining etiquette, chopstick art, and the joy of communal meals\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cn.ostrot.fr\/index.php?route=product\/product\u0026amp;product_id=244782\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ds-markdown-cite\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e-\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e3\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/item.winxuan.com\/1201824648\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ds-markdown-cite\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e-\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e15\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-weight: 600;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eFestivals \u0026amp; Customs:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eDiscover how food plays a central role in celebrations and daily life\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cn.ostrot.fr\/index.php?route=product\/product\u0026amp;product_id=244782\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ds-markdown-cite\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e-\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e3\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/item.winxuan.com\/1201824648\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ds-markdown-cite\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e-\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e15\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-weight: 600;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eThe Art of Living:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eExplore the Chinese philosophy of health, balance, and the \"art of eating\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/librarysrv.hevttc.edu.cn:8080\/opac\/item.php?marc_no=0000277466\u0026amp;list=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ds-markdown-cite\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e-\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cn.ostrot.fr\/index.php?route=product\/product\u0026amp;product_id=244782\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ds-markdown-cite\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e-\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e3\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eWritten in clear English\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_2ed5dee\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e-\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_49c6e07\"\u003e\u003csvg width=\"14\" height=\"14\" viewbox=\"0 0 14 14\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M8.19727 5.86969C9.2092 6.90067 9.20969 8.55271 8.19727 9.58338L6.88871 10.8919C5.85801 11.9039 4.20584 11.9037 3.17502 10.8919L3.10873 10.8243C2.09622 9.7934 2.09626 8.14148 3.10873 7.11058L4.36757 5.85174C4.28261 6.33758 4.30355 6.84354 4.44077 7.33362L3.89249 7.88053C3.30043 8.48348 3.30108 9.4507 3.89318 10.0536L3.94566 10.1061C4.54861 10.698 5.51521 10.6981 6.11808 10.1061L7.41283 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fill=\"currentColor\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/item.winxuan.com\/1201824648\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ds-markdown-cite\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e-\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e15\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand part of the \"Sharing the Beauty of China\" series\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cn.ostrot.fr\/index.php?route=product\/product\u0026amp;product_id=244782\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ds-markdown-cite\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e-\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e3\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e, this beautifully illustrated hardcover\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_2ed5dee\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e-\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan 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