Important components of Chinese culture includes literature, music, visual arts, martial arts, cuisine, etc.
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When we think of cultural differences, the most important thing that comes to mind is the Chinese concept of "Face“. it's also one of the most important concepts in understanding the Chinese Mind .
WESTERN FACE
Unlike “Western face”– which is more self-oriented and individualistic — Chinese face is more other-directed and relational.
As a general sociological statement, Western cultures tend to focus on the individual as an independent, selfreliant being.
In raising children, the focus is on helping them develop a strong sense of personal integrity and individuality.
CHINESE FACE
In contrast, for some 4,000 years, Chinese culture has downplayed concept of the individual—instead emphasizing the supremacy of the family and group.
Fahe concept of face can be loosely described as someone′s social status or reputation in the eye of others.
Throughout a Chinese person′s life it must be maintained and enhanced through giving to and receiving from others in both words and actions.
It was all about bringing honor to your clan. With the emphasis on the collective, the sense of self blurred so much that it practically didn't exist. In fact, individualism was seen as immoral.
Definition
As a sociological construct, the Chinese concept of face is difficult to define. The famous writer and translator Lin Yutang (1895 –1976) even went so far as to say that “face cannot be translated or defined.” He did however characterized it as “Abstract and intangible, it is yet the most delicate standard by which Chinese social intercourse is regulated.”
Face—a culture thing
Face
For those of you not well-versed in Chinese culture, there is something you should know about the concept of face or having face.
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Losing face
In situations where someone of reputation has made a mistake or done wrong, and the error is made attributable to that person in public, then that one person has "lost face" - their reputation in the eyes of their peers has been reduced.
CHINESE IDIOMS ABOUT “FACE”
“Men can’t live without face, trees can’t live without bark.”ren yao lian, shu yao pi . “A family’s ugliness (misfortune) should never be publicly aired”jai chou bu ke wai yang
Face is a concept not hard to understand and face is very similar to the notion of reputation. Face is a dynamic which applies to both personal and business relationships in China.
The Symbols of Chinese Culture —— Face
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introduction
The Culture of China is home to one of the world's oldest and most complex civilizations covering a history of over 5,000 years.