Language & Writing
255 articlesThe Scholars
A classic Chinese satirical novel by Wu Jingzi that critiques the imperial examination system and scholar-official culture.
Wang Fuzhi
Chinese philosopher, historian, and writer of the late Ming and early Qing dynasties.
Cheongsam
The cheongsam is a body-hugging Chinese dress for women that originated in the 1920s and has become an iconic representation of Chinese fashion.
Zisha Teapot
A traditional Chinese teapot made from Yixing clay, renowned for its unique properties and cultural significance.
Sichuan Cuisine
Sichuan Cuisine, one of China's most famous culinary traditions, is renowned for its diverse flavors, particularly its spicy and numbing characteristics.
Li Shimin
Li Shimin, posthumously known as Emperor Taizong of Tang, was the second emperor of the Tang dynasty and one of the most influential rulers in Chinese history.
Mount Wutai
Mount Wutai, also known as Qingliang Mountain, is a sacred Buddhist mountain and UNESCO World Heritage Site in Shanxi Province, China.
Du Fu
Du Fu was a renowned Chinese poet of the Tang Dynasty, often called the 'Poet-Historian' for his realistic depictions of social conditions.
Medicinal Cuisine
Medicinal cuisine is a traditional Chinese practice combining food and medicine for therapeutic and health benefits.
Kuaiban (Chinese Bamboo Clapper Art)
Kuaiban is a traditional Chinese performing art form that uses bamboo clappers as rhythm instruments in storytelling and singing.
Nianhua: Chinese New Year Pictures
Traditional Chinese decorative paintings popular during the New Year, reflecting folk customs and cultural beliefs.
Temüjin
Temüjin, posthumously known as Genghis Khan, was the founder of the Mongol Empire and one of history's most significant military leaders.
Patrilineal Clan System
The patrilineal clan system was a hierarchical social structure that governed inheritance, power, and social organization in ancient China.
Ancient Town of Fenghuang
A well-preserved historic town in Hunan Province, known for its ethnic minority culture, ancient architecture, and scenic river views.
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.