Beauty and Art in China
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)
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)
Which recent development in China's fashion industry reflects a resurgence of interest in traditional aesthetics as part of contemporary beauty standards?
快速时尚消费趋势(fast fashion trends)
汉服运动(the Hanfu movement)
西装革命(the suit revolution)
运动休闲装流行(athleisure popularity)
Which term best represents the influence of Western aesthetics on modern Chinese beauty standards?
礼仪规范 (lǐyí guīfàn)
西化影响 (xīhuà yǐngxiǎng)
地方文化 (dìfāng wénhuà)
国粹传统 (guócuì chuántǒng)
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 the context of discussing Chinese beauty ideals, how would one effectively disagree with a popular opinion in a polite conversation?
Ignoring the topic of beauty ideals altogether and shifting to an unrelated subject.
Agreeing with the other person initially and then changing one’s standpoint without explanation.
Expressing disagreement by first acknowledging the other person's perspective and then stating one's own view.
Disregarding the other person's opinion and asserting one’s own view as superior.
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

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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.
当今中国网络用语如“白富美”(白皙、富有、漂亮)反映了怎样的审美趋势?
倾向于白皙肤色、经济实力及外貌吸引力
推广全球视野、多元文化包容性及语言技能
推崇简朴生活、务实态度及环保意识
注重内在品质、智慧以及个性魅力
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.