A Brief Introduction of Chinese Cuisine
中国烹饪简介
China is a vast country with diverse climates，customs，products，and habits.
我国地大物博，幅员辽阔，各地气候、风俗、物产和习惯都存在差异。
People living in different regions display great variety in their diets.
生活在不同地区的人们饮食习惯互不相同。
People in coastal areas eat more aquatic products and seafood，whereas those in central and northwest China eat more domestic animals and poultry. Foods vary from north to south， and typical local dishes may even astonish strangers，such as snake，pangolin，and white rat.
沿海居民吃水产品和海鲜多些，而中国中部和东北部的人们更多的食用家畜和家禽。从南到北的食物也不尽相同，一些典型的当地菜甚至可能让陌生人大吃一惊，例如蛇，穿山甲和白老鼠。
Tastes also differ regionally because of the climatic differences.
由于气候的不同，不同地区的人们口味也不同。