1. 4 The Omnipresent Chinese Calendar

    The Chinese Lunar CalendarThese free Chinese calendars are literally everywhere. When New Years’ comes around, restaurants, supermarkets and bakeries usually give these bright and colorful calendars out for free. 

    Most of the time they will have some sort of advertisement on it to support the business. They will appear in almost every Chinese home. Why not? It is free!

  2. 5 The Versatile Wok

    A WokThe wok is the quintessential tool for Chinese cooking. It is extremely versatile. You can cook anything in a wok. One wok can be used in so many ways.  

    You can steam, stir fry, deep fry, sauteed, boil, stew, braise and more! One wok can replace almost every pot and pan in your house.

  3. 6 The Essential House Slippers

    House Slippers

    This is a Chinese tradition. When we step foot into our home, we take off our outdoor shoes and put on our indoor slippers. These slippers are exclusively used in the house. 

    They are usually found at the entrance of the house to signal to guests to please take off their shoes. Some households also have separate slippers for their bathrooms!


    What other everyday household items do you notice that are unique to Chinese households? Let us know below!


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Amie Lin

Amie Lin is currently attending Hunter College double majoring in Mandarin and Media Studies. She is such a foodie and loves Chinese dramas.
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