Language & Writing
246 articlesGiant Panda
The giant panda is a bear species native to China, known for its distinctive black and white coat and bamboo diet.
Qigong
Qigong is a traditional Chinese practice involving coordinated breathing, movement, and meditation for health and wellness.
Chan Buddhism
Chan Buddhism is a school of Mahayana Buddhism that emphasizes meditation and direct insight into the nature of mind.
Han Fu
Han Fu is a major literary form of the Han Dynasty, characterized by ornate language and elaborate descriptive passages.
Yuan Dynasty
The Yuan dynasty was the ruling dynasty of China established by Kublai Khan in 1271, which ruled over China until 1368.
Shadow Puppetry
Shadow puppetry is an ancient Chinese art form using translucent leather figures to create animated stories on a screen.
Moon Appreciation
Moon Appreciation is a traditional Chinese custom during the Mid-Autumn Festival, celebrating the full moon and family reunion.
Thousand Character Classic
A Chinese classic text consisting of 1000 characters used for teaching literacy and moral values.
Kitchen God
The Kitchen God is a deity in Chinese folk religion who oversees household affairs and reports to the Jade Emperor.
Shuanghuang: Chinese Duet Performance Art
Shuanghuang is a traditional Chinese performance art where one performer acts while another provides the voice, creating the illusion of a single performer.
Song Dynasty
The Song Dynasty (960-1279 CE) was a period of Chinese history marked by economic prosperity, cultural flourishing, and significant technological advancements.
The Forbidden City, Beijing
The Forbidden City, also known as the Palace Museum, is a vast imperial palace complex in the heart of Beijing that served as the home of Chinese emperors for nearly 500 years.
Oracle Bone Inscriptions
Oracle Bone Inscriptions are the earliest known systematic Chinese writing, dating from the Shang Dynasty.
Ancient Town of Fenghuang
A well-preserved historic town in Hunan Province, known for its ethnic minority culture, ancient architecture, and scenic river views.
Tea Ceremony
Tea Ceremony is a cultural practice focused on the appreciation of tea aesthetics and its philosophical significance.
Records of the Historian
The Records of the Historian is a pioneering Chinese historical text written by Sima Qian during the Han Dynasty.
Dunhuang City
Dunhuang is a historic city in Gansu province, renowned for its ancient Silk Road heritage and cultural significance.
The Book of Poetry
The Book of Poetry is the oldest existing collection of Chinese poetry, dating from the Western Zhou to the Spring and Autumn periods.
Wang Wen Wen Qie (The Four Diagnostic Methods in Traditional Chinese Medicine)
The four fundamental diagnostic methods in Traditional Chinese Medicine: observation, listening/smelling, inquiring, and pulse palpation.
A New Account of the Tales of the World
A classical Chinese collection of anecdotes and character sketches of scholars and officials from the Han to the Eastern Jin periods.