Language & Writing
265 articlesClerical Script
Clerical script is a major Chinese calligraphic style that emerged during the Qin Dynasty and flourished in the Han Dynasty, representing a significant transformation in Chinese writing.
The Legend of White Snake
A classic Chinese television drama that retells the legendary love story between a white snake spirit and a human scholar.
Shadow Puppetry
Shadow puppetry is an ancient Chinese art form using translucent leather figures to create animated stories on a screen.
Water Margin
A classic Chinese novel that tells the story of 108 outlaws who gather on Mount Liang and eventually submit to imperial authority.
Zhuangzi
Zhuangzi was an ancient Chinese philosopher who lived during the Warring States period and is considered one of the foundational thinkers of Taoist philosophy.
Sou Shen Ji (In Search of the Supernatural)
A collection of supernatural tales from the Eastern Jin Dynasty compiled by Gan Bao.
Papermaking Technology
The ancient Chinese invention of papermaking that revolutionized communication and cultural development worldwide.
Dice
Dice are small throwable objects with multiple resting positions, used for generating random numbers.
Pipa
The pipa is a traditional Chinese four-stringed plucked musical instrument with a history spanning over two thousand years.
Romance of the Three Kingdoms
A classic Chinese historical novel depicting the political and military struggles during the Three Kingdoms period.
Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms
A period of political fragmentation in China from 907 to 979 following the fall of the Tang Dynasty.
Chinese Calligraphy
Chinese calligraphy is a traditional art form using brush and ink to create aesthetically pleasing writing.
Spring River Flower Moon Night
A famous Tang dynasty poem by Zhang Ruoxu exploring themes of nature, time, and human longing.
Liezi
Liezi, also known as Lie Yukou, was a pre-Qin Daoist philosopher and author of the classic text 'Liezi'.
Giant Panda
The giant panda is a bear species native to China, known for its distinctive black and white coat and bamboo diet.
Moon Cake
Moon Cake is a traditional Chinese pastry enjoyed during the Mid-Autumn Festival, symbolizing family reunion.
Mount Emei
Mount Emei is a renowned mountain in Sichuan Province, China, famous for its natural beauty, biodiversity, and significance as a Buddhist sanctuary.
Baguazhang (Eight Trigrams Palm)
Baguazhang is a traditional Chinese martial art characterized by circular movements and palm techniques.
Cloisonné
Traditional Chinese enamelware art form known for its vibrant colors and intricate craftsmanship.
Simplified Chinese Characters
The evolution and implementation of simplified Chinese characters across East Asia.