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269 articlesChinese Knotting
Chinese knotting is a traditional decorative handicraft art that uses a single thread to create various patterns with symbolic meanings.
Zheng He
Chinese admiral and explorer who led seven maritime expeditions to Southeast Asia, South Asia, and East Africa during the Ming Dynasty.
Bronze Inscriptions
Bronze inscriptions, also known as bell and tripod inscriptions, are ancient Chinese characters cast on bronze vessels during the Shang and Zhou dynasties.
Gu Yanwu
Prominent scholar and philosopher of the late Ming and early Qing dynasties, known for his emphasis on practical learning and Confucian classics.
The Han Dynasty
The Han Dynasty (202 BCE-220 CE) was an imperial dynasty of China that succeeded the Qin Dynasty and preceded the Three Kingdoms period.
Pu'er Tea
Pu'er tea is a traditional Chinese tea variety from Yunnan province, known for its unique fermentation process and aging potential.
Inside Painting
A traditional Chinese art form of painting on the inner surface of glass or crystal vessels.
Cheng Yi
Northern Song dynasty philosopher and one of the founders of Neo-Confucianism.
Gomoku
Gomoku is a strategic board game also known as Five in a Row, where players aim to create a continuous line of five of their pieces on a grid.
Xia Dynasty
The Xia Dynasty is traditionally considered China's first dynasty, marking the transition from prehistoric to ancient Chinese civilization.
Yangshuo County
Yangshuo County is a renowned tourist destination in Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, famous for its karst landscape along the Li River.
Kung Fu
Kung Fu, also known as Chinese martial arts, encompasses a diverse range of combat practices and philosophical traditions with a history spanning thousands of years.
The Great Learning
A classic Confucian text that forms part of the Four Books and has profoundly influenced Chinese education and philosophy.
Thangka
Thangka is a Tibetan Buddhist painting on cotton or silk appliqué depicting religious subjects.
Tea Ceremony
Tea Ceremony is a cultural practice focused on the appreciation of tea aesthetics and its philosophical significance.
Traditional Chinese Medicine Health Preservation
Traditional Chinese Medicine Health Preservation is a comprehensive approach to maintaining health, preventing disease, and promoting longevity through various practices rooted in ancient wisdom.
Kuaiban (Chinese Bamboo Clapper Art)
Kuaiban is a traditional Chinese performing art form that uses bamboo clappers as rhythm instruments in storytelling and singing.
Mahjong
Mahjong is a traditional Chinese tile-based game that has evolved over centuries and gained international recognition as a mind sport.
Peking Opera
Peking Opera is a major form of traditional Chinese theater that combines music, vocal performance, mime, dance, and acrobatics.
Terracotta Warriors
The Terracotta Warriors are a collection of terracotta sculptures depicting the armies of Qin Shi Huang, the first Emperor of China.