Question

• What are some traditional Chinese foods that are derived from soybeans?

• What is mal de ojo? What happens with this?

• What is the name for the vital force of life in traditional Chinese medicine?

• What are the 3 general types of tea found in China?

Answer 1

Answer 1
some traditional Chinese foods that are derived from soybeans
(i) .Douchi - Chinese fermented black beans
(ii) Edamame - made from immature soybeans in the pod
(iii) Fermented Tofu -fermented bean curd
(iv) Tianmian sauce - Sweet bean sauce
(v) Soy Sauce
(vi) Soybean Sprouts

Answer 2
(i)Mal de ojo refers to Evil Eye / evil glare, cast upon someone (with malicious intent) when they are unware.
(ii)Many cultures believe in legends of Mal de ojo where people who have come under the influence for such evil-glare will wall victims of misfortune, injury or even death


Answer 3
In traditional Chinese medicine the vital force of life is called - Qi (also pronounced as ch'i)

Answer 4
3 general types of tea found in China
- Oolong Tea
- Green Tea
- White Tea