How do you say "Love at first sight" in Chinese?

yī jiàn zhōng qíng 一见钟情 For example you could say: 你相信一见钟情吗? Nǐ xiāngxìn yījiànzhōngqíng ma? ... which means do you believe in love at first sight ?

Is dating in China different to the west?

There will be cultural differences that you should be aware of when dating a Chinese national in China. It's important to respect these cultural differences as certain behaviours can be very different to that of the western world. For example, saying I Love You can happen far quicker in China than in the west. Wearing matching clothes is a common occurrence with couples in China also. There are many differences that it's useful to familiarize yourself with.

Can I get married in China?

From April 1st 2019, two foreigners are not allowed to register their marriage at the Civil Affairs offices in China. However, a marriage between a foreigner and a Chinese national are allowed .

How do you say "did it hurt when you fell out of heaven" in Chinese?

你从天而降的时候, 有没有受伤？ Nǐ cóngtiān’érjiàng de shíhou, yǒu méiyǒu shòushāng?

Are wedding ceremonies in China like the west?

Chinese weddings are generally very different to western weddings. An example of this is photographs. In the west, the photographs take place just before or after the ceremony , on the same day. In China usually the couple will have a wedding album prepared before their wedding . This will include pictures of the couple around some famous hotspots or places that mean something to them. This album is then on show for guests at the wedding.

What are the common colours at a Chinese wedding?

Gold is one of the most commonly used colours because it represents wealth and fortune. However the most common colour at a Chinese wedding is Red . Red plays a crucial role in Chinese weddings. Red is associated with success, honour and loyalty to name but a few. W hite is to be avoided. White is actually associated with funerals. Dark colours like black, gray, and dark blue , are also not included.

Do you often see Chinese/Foreign couples in China?

In the bigger cities especially these couples are becoming more and more common . Gone are the days when you are stared at for dating someone of a different race. The smaller cities of China, you may well attract more attention but with Shanghai and Shenzhen especially (Beijing/Guangzhou etc also) the number of foreigners is growing and therefore, so is the number of Chinese/Foreigner couples.

Can a foreigner become a Chinese citizen?

Yes they can. To apply a foreigner must satisfy some/all of the following criteria: 1 - Have close relatives who are Chinese nationals. 2 - Have settled in China 3 - Have other genuine reasons for applying for citizenship.

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