Difference between Chinese and Korean

Chinese VS Korean

1. Chinese VS Korean Performed by: Vitaliy Pak

2. Origin Koreans , also known as Hanminjok or Joseonminjok are an East Asian ethnic group native to the whole Korean Peninsula and southeastern Manchuria The Han Chinese , Han people or simply Han are an East Asian ethnic group. They constitute approximately 92% of the population of China,

3. Try to guess the nationality KOREAN CHINESE

4. Again try to guess the nationality KOREAN CHINESE

5. Common comparison Chinese Chinese people speak a subset of the Chinese language but there are many other languages that are spoken in China Chinese generally have a rounder face Typical Chinese eyes are angled somewhat downwards Handshake is more preferable than bowing Korean Korean people speak Korean language Koreans have a much flatter face, supposed to have paler face Smaller eyes; the eyes are more likely to have single eyelids, as opposed to double Bowing is more preferred for upperclassmen or elders

6. Traditional clothes

7. Traditional clothes

8. First birthday Korean Dol  is celebrated for the first birthday of a child Koreans would pray to two of the many Korean gods. Koreans would prepare the praying table with specific foods: a bowl of steamed white rice, seaweed soup and a bowl of pure water. Layered red bean rice cakes were placed next to the prayer table. The rice cakes were not shared outside the family. The baby is dressed in very colorful, ornate clothing called  dol-bok The baby picks up various items on the table that attracts him or her. The items that the child picks up are said to predict the child’s future Chinese The child’s first birthday is also celebrated with a large feast and offerings to the gods and goddesses. Parents also place a variety of objects in a basket — a pen, silver, official seal, needlework and some toys — and offer the basket to the child. The object the baby grabs signifies the child’s future. The traditional first-birthday gift is a gold ring meant to protect the baby during harsh times. 

9. Wedding ceremony Korean Before the wedding, a beautiful tradition takes place: The groom gives the bride's mother a wild goose (traditionally, a live goose was used; today it is often a wooden goose). Bride and groom bow to each other and seal their vow by sipping a special wine poured into a gourd grown by the bride's mother. Korean wedding banquets can be very simple: Noodle soup is the only required dish Chinese The wedding banquet is a lavish affair lasting two or more hours. Invited guests sign their names in a wedding book or on a large scroll and present their red envelopes to attendants at the entrance of the wedding hall After the wedding banquet, close friends and relatives go to the bridal chamber and play tricks on the newlyweds as a way to extend good wishes.

10. Other interesting facts Korean In South Korea, it is perfectly legal to drink alcohol in public. When a Korean’s name is written in red ink, this indicates that that person is about to die or is already dead. South Koreans enjoy showing off their relationship statuses publically . It is common to see couples wearing matching outfits. Playing the online video game StarCraft is a legitimate career in South Korea Chinese Table tennis is China's national sport Gifts will be refused at least once before the receiver will accept them

11. Other interesting facts Korean South Korean martial art taekwondo is the country’s most famous sport. South Koreans top the list worldwide in terms of hard liquor consumption When taking a photo, South Koreans say “kimchi” instead of “cheese.” Korean people actually stand in line to wait for the bus! If the bus driver feels that the bus will become over crowded, the bus driver will kindly request the other passengers to wait for the next one