Language & Writing
423 articlesJade Clothes Sewn with Gold Wire
Jade clothes sewn with gold wire were exclusive burial shrouds used by emperors and high-ranking nobility in Han Dynasty China.
Classic of Filial Piety
The Classic of Filial Piety is a Confucian classic text that explores the virtue of filial piety as the foundation of moral conduct.
The Great Learning
A classic Confucian text that forms part of the Four Books and has profoundly influenced Chinese education and philosophy.
Abacus
The abacus is a traditional calculating tool with a history spanning over 2,600 years, originating in ancient China.
Mohism
Mohism was an influential philosophical school during the Warring States period in China, founded by Mozi.
Uyghur Language
The Uyghur language is a Turkic language spoken primarily by the Uyghur people in Xinjiang, China.
Hanfu
Hanfu is the traditional clothing of the Han Chinese people with a history spanning over 3,000 years.
Huagu Opera
Huagu Opera is a traditional Chinese theatrical form with multiple regional variations, particularly prominent in Hunan Province.
Ba Jin
Ba Jin was a renowned Chinese novelist, essayist, and translator whose works spanned much of the 20th century.
Han Yu
Han Yu was a prominent Chinese writer, poet, and philosopher of the Tang Dynasty, known as a leader of the Classical Prose Movement.
Pipa
The pipa is a traditional Chinese four-stringed plucked musical instrument with a history spanning over two thousand years.
Kite
Kites, also known as paper yuans or yaozi, are flying objects with a rich history in Chinese culture.
Chinese Cured Meats (Lawei)
Traditional Chinese preserved meats prepared through salting, drying, and smoking techniques.
Spring and Autumn Annals
An ancient Chinese chronicle compiled during the Spring and Autumn period, traditionally attributed to Confucius.
Xu Zhimo
Chinese poet, writer, and prominent figure of the新月派 (Crescent Moon) movement in modern Chinese literature.
Zhuyin Fuhao (Bopomofo)
Zhuyin Fuhao, also known as Bopomofo, is a phonetic notation system for transcribing the sounds of Chinese characters.
Dazu Rock Carvings
A series of Chinese religious sculptures dating from the 7th to 13th centuries, renowned for their artistic and cultural significance.
Spring Festival Couplets
Traditional Chinese decorative writings displayed during Lunar New Year, symbolizing good fortune and prosperity.
Chinese Tea Art
The traditional practice of preparing and serving tea with artistic skill and cultural significance.
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.