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255 articlesPatrilineal Clan System
The patrilineal clan system was a hierarchical social structure that governed inheritance, power, and social organization in ancient China.
Han Fei
Han Fei was a Chinese philosopher who developed the syncretic Legalist philosophy during the Warring States period.
Han Fu
Han Fu is a major literary form of the Han Dynasty, characterized by ornate language and elaborate descriptive passages.
Giant Panda
The giant panda is a bear species native to China, known for its distinctive black and white coat and bamboo diet.
Man-Han Banquet
The Man-Han Banquet is a historical Chinese culinary feast combining Manchu and Han cuisine traditions.
Suzhou Embroidery
Suzhou Embroidery is a traditional Chinese embroidery art with over 2,000 years of history, renowned for its delicate craftsmanship and artistic excellence.
Stilt Walking
A traditional Chinese folk art form featuring performers walking on tall wooden stilts.
Xiang Yu
Xiang Yu was a prominent military leader who played a crucial role in the fall of the Qin Dynasty and the subsequent Chu-Han Contention.
Qing Dynasty
The Qing Dynasty was China's last imperial dynasty ruling from 1644 to 1912, establishing a vast multi-ethnic empire.
Chu Ci
Chu Ci is the earliest anthology of romantic poetry in Chinese literature, compiled by Liu Xiang during the Western Han Dynasty.
Double Ninth Festival
The Double Ninth Festival is a traditional Chinese holiday celebrated on the ninth day of the ninth lunar month, featuring activities like登高 (climbing heights), chrysanthemum appreciation, and honorin
House of Flying Daggers
A 2004 Chinese wuxia film directed by Zhang Yimou, featuring complex relationships and stunning visuals.
Lianhua Luo
A traditional Chinese narrative singing art with over 900 years of history, featuring distinctive performance styles and cultural significance.
Xia Dynasty
The Xia Dynasty is traditionally considered China's first dynasty, marking the transition from prehistoric to ancient Chinese civilization.
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.
Dream Pool Essays
A comprehensive encyclopedia by Shen Kuo covering science, technology, and natural phenomena in 11th century China.
Sui Dynasty
The Sui Dynasty was a short-lived imperial dynasty in China that unified the country after nearly three centuries of division.
Stone Carving
Stone carving is the art of creating visual and tactile artistic images from sculptable stones, representing one of humanity's oldest art forms.
Yangshuo County
Yangshuo County is a renowned tourist destination in Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, famous for its karst landscape along the Li River.
Thangka
Thangka is a Tibetan Buddhist painting on cotton or silk appliqué depicting religious subjects.