Business Chinese - Elementary vol.2 (Chinese-English ed.)

Since ancient times, the Chinese people have always held a special feeling towards stones. In ancient times, ancestors of the Chinese people used stones of unusual shapes, textures and patterns as decoration objects, or kept them for appreciation or fondling. With the belief that 'Silent stones are the best for bringing peace and harmony', collecting and appreciating wonder stones has become an important means for people to cultivate their personality and to communicate with nature. As beautiful stones are permeated with the Chinese nation's esthetic tastes, they have indeed become one of the hallmarks of the Chinese culture.