Zhang Ziyi Chinese Quotations

There's nothing in Chinese culture that is an equivalent of the geisha. It's so different, so special to Japan.

I want, through my roles, to express the parts in the hearts of Chinese women that they feel unable to let out.

It's not that I wanted to be an actor; it's that I didn't want to be a dancer! I was trained in traditional Chinese dance, and after working so hard it seemed unfair to just disappear into a group.

Chinese women are much more modest than American women when it comes to clothes. We tend to show less flesh.

I always think it's really hard if you are Asian or Chinese to be really in Hollywood. There are not so many really great characters for you.

I think they'd say they like my personality, because I've got a northern Chinese personality. I'm pretty impulsive and act on my feelings.