... , happiness, and congratulations. Colors likewise symbolize good will: "the colors green, red, and yellow are used generously because among the Chinese green stands for growth, red for good luck, and yellow for long life" (Liu64). The shape of the roof line, the positioning of the threshold, and even the direction the house faces is significant because of the Chinese belief that good and bad spirits possess the ability to influence a household's occupants. Chinese culture is ... also preserved in the home through the active use of native language. Chinese American parents send their chil...

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