Abstract
Xiangqi (Chinese chess) and Chess (international chess) have much in common. However, because of the distinctions between China and the West in history, geography and cultural background, they also have many obvious differences in game rules. The purpose of this study was to explore these differences. In the beginning, the paper briefly introduces the two games. Then, by comparing Xiangqi and Chess, it looks into the differences in social structures between China and the West, the different thinking patterns of Chinese and westerners, and the geographic differences between China and the West. Through discussion on each aspect, the study finds that these differences reflect the characteristics of Chinese culture and western culture respectively.
Highlights
Xiangqi, known as Chinese chess, is a traditional Chinese board game
By comparing Xiangqi and Chess, it looks into the differences in social structures between China and the West, the different thinking patterns of Chinese and westerners, and the geographic differences between China and the West
Through discussion on each aspect, the study finds that these differences reflect the characteristics of Chinese culture and western culture respectively
Summary
Known as Chinese chess, is a traditional Chinese board game. With its rich complexity and attractive magic, since it was originated 1500 years ago in North Zhou Dynasty of China, Xiangqi has been widely favored by Chinese people (Xu, 2004). Chess, called international chess, commonly believed to have originated from northwest India during the Gupta Empire, is very popular in western countries In both China and the West, Xiangqi or Chess players can be found everywhere: in schools, chess clubs, families, parks, or even on the street (Lin, 1999). The above two writers in their works talked about how the games helped people who suffered hunger or loneliness endure the suffering and overcome the difficulties they met. These works only tell us how the games influence the spiritual world of humans, but neglect the cultural meanings of the games. Part 5 will mainly talk about how the games reflect the different geographic differences between China and the West
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