Can you recommend some novels that describe Chinese folk superstitions?
I recommend " I Love Weird the Most ", written by Big Face Chen. It's a novel about a mysterious world. The protagonist, He Wenzhi, traveled through the world and encountered all kinds of ghosts and evil spirits. However, he had a cheat. He could increase his attributes by doing push-ups and so on. When all his attributes increased, he would become stronger. This book has many elements of folk superstitions. Perhaps you can find something interesting in it. I hope you like my recommendation.😗
What are some Chinese superstitions based on stories?
One Chinese superstition based on a story is about the red string of fate. It is said that an invisible red string is tied around the ankles of those who are destined to be together. This belief often comes up in love and marriage stories in Chinese culture.
Can you recommend some short Chinese folk stories?
Yes. There is the story of 'Nian'. Nian was a fierce beast that came out every New Year's Eve to harm people. People found that it was afraid of red, fire, and loud noises. So they started to put up red couplets, set off firecrackers and light lanterns on New Year's Eve to drive Nian away. It's a very interesting and traditional Chinese folk story.
Why were there superstitions in ancient Chinese novels?
There were a few reasons why there were superstitions in ancient Chinese novels: 1. Social background: In the long history of ancient China, the society had experienced many upheavals and changes. People's lives were unstable, and they lacked scientific beliefs and knowledge. Many natural and supernatural phenomena were interpreted as the intervention of mysterious forces or gods. 2. Cultural inheritance: There are many myths and legends in traditional Chinese culture. These stories have been passed down and widely spread as one of the inspiration and materials for the creation of ancient Chinese novels. 3. Character image: The characters in ancient Chinese novels usually have their own beliefs and ideas, which may be related to superstition. For example, some protagonists in novels might be blessed by gods, while others might believe in mysterious rituals and charms. 4. Literature performance: In literary creation, authors usually use superstitious elements to express the psychology and personality of the characters to enhance the drama and appeal of the novel. For example, some characters in the novel might believe in the blessings of the gods because of misfortune and solve the problem through prayers and rituals. This plot could add some mystery to the novel. The superstitious elements in ancient Chinese novels were to better express the social background, cultural inheritance, and character images at that time, as well as to enhance the literary expression and artistic appeal.
Can you give more Chinese superstitions based on stories?
Sure. There's the belief about seeing a black cat at night. In Chinese superstition, which is based on some old stories, seeing a black cat at night is considered unlucky. It was thought that black cats had some sort of connection to the spirit world and their appearance at night was a bad omen.
Can you recommend some longer novels that describe folk stories and have a local flavor?
I recommend the following novels that have a local flavor and describe folk tales to you. They are all longer: 1. "A Farmer's Daughter Loves Being a Mother": This is an ancient romance novel about business and farming. The protagonist transmigrated into a rural girl and had space. The story was filled with scenes of rural life and folk tales, which left one with endless aftertaste. 2. "The Rebirth of the Doctor": This was also an ancient romance novel. The protagonist traveled to a small town near the countryside and began to manage the local traditional Chinese medicine and farming life. The whole story was full of rustic flavor, making people feel close. 3. "Qingchuan I Want to Marry You": This was an ancient romance novel. The protagonist traveled to an ancient village and began to interact and live with the locals to understand the local customs. The whole story was filled with a strong local flavor, making people feel the customs of an ancient village. I hope you like this fairy's recommendation. Muah ~😗
Can you recommend some Chinese and foreign novels that describe war?
I recommend the following novels to you. They are Rise of Denmark 1890, War System from the Drawing of the Sword, Rise of Armed Survival, Bloody Souls, Daily Life of a Hogwarts War Professor, Welcome to World War, Wizards: The Rise of the Undead, Time Arms Merchant, Illusion War, Struggle in the Late Light, Endless Darkness of the Divine College, and War Lord: Hanized Dragon Descendants, War of the Other Dimension, Spare Big Yellow, and Lord Havoc History for Three Thousand Years. I hope you like my recommendation. Muah ~
Please recommend some Chinese folk literature, thank you.
Chinese folk literature is very rich. The following are a few famous works of Chinese folk literature for reference: 1. Dream of the Red Chamber: The pinnacle of ancient Chinese novels was the Qing Dynasty, which depicted the love story of Jia Baoyu, Lin Daiyu, and others, reflecting the various ills of feudal society. " Water Margins ": It was also a famous ancient Chinese novel. The author was the Ming Dynasty novelist Shi Naian, who told the story of 108 righteous thieves. They resisted oppression and had a strong sense of justice and heroism. 3. Journey to the West: It was a mythical novel written by the Ming Dynasty novelist Wu Chengen. It told the story of Sun Wukong, Zhu Bajie, and Monk Sand protecting Tang Sanzang to obtain the scriptures. It showed the wisdom and beliefs of the ancient Chinese people. "Strange Tales from a Lonely Studio" was a fantasy novel collection written by Pu Songling, a novelist of the Qing Dynasty. It included a large number of ghosts and immortals in the stories of the Lonely Studio, reflecting the fear and worship of the supernatural forces of the ancient Chinese people. 5 The Scholars: A satirical novel by the Qing Dynasty novelist Wu Jingzi. It narrates the absurd deeds of the Confucian elites of the Qing Dynasty and reveals many flaws in Chinese traditional culture. The above are several famous works of Chinese folk literature with profound social significance and cultural implications worth reading.
Can you recommend some novels that describe the rebirth of the Chinese entertainment industry?
😋I recommend the following novels to you: " Korean Entertainment Appraiser ": The protagonist, Zhuang Yu, was reborn into a wealthy family in Korea and entered the entertainment industry. It described the intersection of cultural relics and the entertainment industry. " Reborn Top Streamer, I Lead the Chinese Entertainment Era ": The new top celebrity rose in the entertainment industry and defined what the Chinese style was through his own works. He defined what the real Chinese entertainment industry should be like. " For the sake of starting a business, I tied up the entire entertainment industry ": Liu Fang was reborn in 2008, but he did not expect to enter the entertainment industry because of a song. He established his own entertainment internet empire and tied the entire entertainment industry together. " The Birth of an Entertainment Empire ": Fang Xiao was reborn in Hong Kong with a different history to build an entertainment empire. " My Entertainment Festival ": With Jiang Quan, a student in the performance department, as the protagonist, he broke through the dilemma of the industry going downhill in the future and went against the current to become the person known as the devil of the entertainment industry. I hope you like my recommendation.😗
Can you introduce some interesting Chinese folk stories?
Sure. One famous Chinese folk story is 'The Cowherd and the Weaver Girl'. It's a love story about a cowherd and a fairy weaver girl who fall in love but are separated by the Milky Way. Another is 'Journey to the West', which tells the adventures of Tang Sanzang and his three disciples on their journey to obtain Buddhist scriptures. And 'The Legend of Mulan' is also well - known. Mulan disguises herself as a man to take her father's place in the army.
Can you recommend a few novels that describe Chinese soldiers?
😋I recommend the following novel to you: 1. "The Flames of the Anti-Japanese War": It described the story of Zhang Tianhai, the commander of the Sharp Sharp Company of the Marine Brigade, who traveled to the Anti-Japanese War. It wrote about the life of the Chinese soldiers who fought against the Japanese. 2. "The War of Resistance Against Japan: Wild Flower of Land War": The story tells the story of a scout who transmigrated into a weak young master. In order to survive, he completely crushed the plot of Japanese militarism to colonize and enslave China. He led his friends on a journey of fighting against the Japanese and opened up a bright future for the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation with hundreds of millions of Chinese children. 3. "The Marquis of Ten Thousand Families of the Great Han Dynasty": A modern man traveled to the Han Dynasty and became the son of the champion Hou Huo Qubing. The story showed the fighting spirit and boldness of the Chinese soldiers. I hope you like this fairy's recommendation. Muah ~😗