註釋
Women in ancient China were generally low in social status. But there were a few Chinese women who struggled to achieve their goals in life. In the political arena, Wu Zetian, the only Chinese Empress and her modern counterparts, Soong May-ling were powerful women. Li Qingzhao, the great woman poet, was famous for writing lots of touching poems. Modern women have become more and more influential. To name a few, Qiu Jin, the Song's sisters and Maggie Cheung are noted examples. Read and understand more about Chinese women.
Our main diction and vocabulary are based on the HKS (The Chinese Proficiency Test). This book belongs to the intermediate level of Read about China series, equivalent to the intermediate level of the HSK and suitable for people who are preparing for the AP (Advanced Placement) Chinese examination.
