Beauty and Art in China
What Chinese word describes the concept of "natural beauty" often valued in traditional Chinese aesthetics?
西方影响 (xīfāng yǐngxiǎng)
流行风尚 (liúxíng fēngshàng)
自然之美 (zìrán zhī měi)
现代审美 (xiàndài shěnměi)
在中国流行文化中,一个人的美丽通常是如何被描述的?
按照社会地位和家庭背景
通过职业成就和学历
基于运动能力和健康状况
根据外表特征和气质
When explaining why a certain celebrity is considered beautiful according to modern Chinese standards, which method would be least effective?
Mentioning unrelated political events instead of focusing on the celebrity’s traits aligning with those standards.
Focusing on specific aspects of facial symmetry that reflect widespread preferences outlined by those standards.
Providing examples from recent surveys showing public agreement with this assessment.
Comparing the celebrity’s features with attributes traditionally celebrated in classical poetry or painting.
How would you describe a popular celebrity in Chinese?
我的作业完成了。
这位明星非常有名。
那家餐厅不远。
这个房间非常安静。
在传统中国审美观念中,“瓜子脸”通常被认为是怎样一种面部特征?
方形强硬下巴脸型
椭圆形略显长下巴脸型
小而尖下巴脸型,类似瓜子形状
圆润且宽阔额头脸型
What term would you use to compliment someone's appearance in a formal setting?
太酷了 (Tài kùle)
您看起来很漂亮 (Nín kàn qǐ lái hěn piàoliang)
真帅 (Zhēn shuài)
很可爱哦 (Hěn kě'ài ō)
在中国, 通常什么颜色与美丽联系在一起?
黑色
棕色
灰色
红色

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In what way does the evolution of the qipao (旗袍) reflect changing ideals of beauty from early 20th-century China to present-day interpretations within popular media?
Qipao has become more ornate over time, reflecting an increasing appreciation for complexity in aesthetics.
The garment remains unchanged, signifying a timeless standard of conservative dress across centuries.
Its disappearance in mainstream fashion indicates a rejection of traditional values for Western styles.
The qipao has transitioned from a symbol of modesty to one of elegance and sexual liberation in films and fashion shows.
What is an example of how social media platforms have shaped the perception of beauty among youth in China?
Social media has had no significant effect on youth perceptions due to strict government regulations.
International social media trends overshadow local beauty standards, diminishing their prevalence.
Social platforms mainly showcase historical representations of beauty without impacting current views.
Popular influencers promote skin-lightening products that align with traditional fair skin preferences.
In what way do modern film adaptations contribute to maintaining classical conceptions of feminine allure?
Modern adaptations completely reinvent characters’ looks departing from classical descriptions altogether.
They focus solely on acting talent regardless of physical appearance following new-age values of meritocracy.
By casting actresses who embody ancient features considered beautiful such as delicate figures or oval faces.
They challenge old perceptions by depicting historically powerful women as role models rather than beauties only.