Auspicious words are those that indicate fortune and good wish. These words including some well-known couplets, such as "福如东海长流水，寿比南山不老松"; or some congratulations, such as "新年快乐" (Happy new year). These words are useful on the festival day and celebration.

Outdoor words are those we often see outdoor, including bank sign, shop sign or others. Be familiar with these words are very useful for your daily activities. For example, you want to deposit some money, if you know 银行 means bank, it will be much easier.

Emblem words are those sign made by pictures. For example, a plane in a tablet means there is a airport nearby; a hand hold some cash means the place is for check-out.

Cultural images are those appear in the opera, celebration and festival. Some of them are Chinese specialties, such as paper-cut. So, this column can show you the art of Chinese.