Unit 5 Comprehensive Guide: Factors That Impact the Quality of Life

shenghuo zhiliang

Quality of life in contemporary China.

Gaokao

The National College Entrance Examination, a crucial exam in a Chinese student's life.

Tie Fan Wan

The Iron Rice Bowl, referring to secure, lifetime state jobs.

996 Work Culture

A work schedule of 9:00 am to 9:00 pm, 6 days a week, common in the tech sector.

Tang Ping

A youth counter-movement rejecting overwork, opting for minimal effort.

Zhongyi

Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), a holistic approach to health.

Yin and Yang

Concept of balance in TCM, representing opposing forces.

Qi

Vital energy flowing through meridians in the body.

Shi liao

Food therapy; the belief that food and medicine are linked.

Shanghuo

Internal heat or imbalance caused by lifestyle factors.

liang cha

Cooling herbal tea used to alleviate symptoms of 'shanghuo'.

Guangchangwu

Square dancing, a popular communal exercise among the elderly.

Taijiquan

Tai Chi, a slow martial art practiced for balance and longevity.

Guo Qiu

Ping Pong, known as the National Ball and a symbol of national pride.

Chunyun

The spring festival travel rush during Golden Weeks in China.

Douyin/TikTok

Popular short video platform influencing leisure activities.

KTV

Karaoke, a traditional form of nightlife and social gathering.

Yangsheng

Wellness in TCM, focusing on prevention and balance.

Buxiban

Cram schools or after-school tutoring for exam preparation.

Shuang jian zhengce

The Double Reduction Policy aiming to alleviate homework burden.

Yali

Stress, particularly related to academic pressures on students.

Social Mobility

The ability to move up or down in social status, often through education.

Cultural Presentation

An important component of the AP Chinese exam focusing on cultural comparisons.

Suzhi jiaoyu

Education reforms emphasizing creativity and well-roundedness.

Nan Mi Bei Mian

A saying representing the dietary preferences between Southern rice and Northern wheat.

Iron Rice Bowl

Historical term for jobs providing lifelong employment within state sectors.

Cultural Comparison

Contrasting features of Chinese and Western practices regarding various life aspects.