Language & Writing
423 articlesSpring 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.
The True Story of Ah Q
Lu Xun's satirical novel examining Chinese national character through the tragic story of Ah Q.
Cao Cao
Cao Cao was a prominent warlord and official who rose to power during the late Eastern Han dynasty and laid the foundation for the state of Cao Wei during the Three Kingdoms period.
Su Shi
Su Shi was a prominent writer, poet, calligrapher, and statesman of the Song Dynasty, renowned for his literary achievements and political career.
Lu Xun
Lu Xun was a prominent Chinese writer, essayist, poet, and critic who is considered the founder of modern Chinese literature.
Han Opera
Han Opera is a major form of traditional Chinese drama originating from Hubei Province with over 200 years of history.
Gong Shang Jue Zhi Yu
The five basic notes of ancient Chinese music, dating back over 2,600 years.
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.
Yangqin
The yangqin is a Chinese hammered dulcimer with a history spanning over 2,000 years, originating from ancient Persia and spreading throughout Asia and Europe.
Lijiang City
Lijiang is a prefecture-level city in Yunnan Province, China, known for its UNESCO World Heritage Old Town and stunning natural landscapes.
Cheng-Zhu Neo-Confucianism
The major school of Neo-Confucianism developed during the Song dynasty by Cheng Hao, Cheng Yi, and Zhu Xi.
Pingshui Rhyme System
A traditional Chinese rhyme dictionary that standardized poetic composition during the Song Dynasty.
Zheng He's Voyages
A series of seven diplomatic and trade expeditions led by Chinese admiral Zheng He to the Western Oceans during the Ming Dynasty.
Zhongyuan Yinyun
A seminal 14th-century Chinese phonological work by Zhou Deqing that documented the changing sounds of Middle Chinese.
Chinese Paper Cutting
Chinese paper cutting is a traditional folk art form with over 1,500 years of history, recognized as an Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.
The Forbidden City, Beijing
The Forbidden City, also known as the Palace Museum, is a vast imperial palace complex in the heart of Beijing that served as the home of Chinese emperors for nearly 500 years.
Blue Calico
Traditional Chinese textile craft featuring blue and white patterns through resist dyeing techniques.
Yellow River
The Yellow River is the second-longest river in China and the cradle of Chinese civilization.