Two heroes, 24 hours and 48 episodes. It is a race against time. It is the Longest Day in Chang'an. Adapted from Ma Boyong's novel of the same name, this streaming action thriller drama has undoubtedly been a summer hit. The tight storyline and authentic depiction of life during the Tang Dynasty (618-907) impress a number of audience and trigger numerous discussion.
If you can travel back in time, what's the first food you would like to try? Do you like the Tang Dynasty clothes? How about the urban planning scheme - separating residential areas and the market? Would you make the same decision when confronting political and moral dilemma similar to the trolley problem? What do you think of Jackson Yee's performance?
This week's English corner is all about China's ancient imperial capital and the world's most magnificent metropolis.
两位主角，24小时，一场与时间的竞赛，长安最漫长的一天。
本周英语角蹭蹭热度，来聊聊《长安十二时辰》。如果穿越回唐朝，你最想尝试什么食物？你喜欢唐朝的服装吗？是否能够理解唐人以胖为美的旨趣？长安城的里坊布局、望楼传信是否是你心中城市规划的理想模型？“你在对抗官府，伤害的却是百姓”，面对“杀死一人拯救一城”的两难，你会如何抉择？当然，你也可以聊易烊千玺的演（颜）技（值），长安的八卦，君主的轶事，刺客信条…
Tang Clothing 101
- Hairpin
- Bun (Haristyle)
- Huadian
Hairpin: A hair decoration used to hold a person’s long hair
Bun(hairstyle): A kind of long hair style that is made by tying up the hair together and coiling it onto the top of the head, the side of the head or the back of the head.
Huadian: A kind of facial ornament located in the upper middle of women’s eyebrows. Made of gold and silver, huadian mainly came in read, green and yellow.
Qixiong ruqun: Qixiong (lit: start chest) refers to the place where these long skirts are tied, which is usually above the chest and under the armpit.
Source: Global Times
Date: 03/08/2019 19:30-21:00
Attendees: 12 Nanxian, Janny, Mark, Peter, Dragon, Mike, Ryan, Lin Cai, Amy, Michael, Tony, Eric
Archive Files: 3 Photos, 1 Signup form
Minutes taken by Janny
