Language & Writing
423 articlesKitchen God
The Kitchen God is a deity in Chinese folk religion who oversees household affairs and reports to the Jade Emperor.
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.
Inkslab
The inkslab, or yantai, is a traditional Chinese writing tool used for grinding inksticks with water to produce liquid ink for calligraphy and painting.
Huangmei Opera
Huangmei Opera is a major form of Chinese traditional opera originating from Hubei Province and flourishing in Anhui Province, recognized as an Intangible Cultural Heritage of China.
Empress Dowager Cixi
Empress Dowager Cixi was a powerful and influential ruler of China during the late Qing dynasty who effectively controlled the Chinese government for 47 years.
Dragon Headraising Day
Traditional Chinese festival marking the beginning of spring agricultural activities and dragon worship.
Qin Shi Huang
The first emperor of unified China who ended the Warring States period and established the Qin Dynasty.
Nüwa Mends the Heavens
Ancient Chinese myth about the goddess Nüwa who repaired the damaged sky after a great catastrophe.
Kublai Khan
Kublai Khan was the founder of the Yuan dynasty and the fifth Khagan of the Mongol Empire.
Heilongjiang Province
Heilongjiang Province is a province in northeastern China, known for its cold climate and border with Russia.
Xiang language
Xiang is a branch of Chinese spoken primarily in Hunan Province with a rich history and distinct linguistic features.
Mount Emei
Mount Emei is a renowned mountain in Sichuan Province, China, famous for its natural beauty, biodiversity, and significance as a Buddhist sanctuary.
Huohua (Fire Painting)
An ancient Chinese art form using heated tools to create designs on various surfaces.
Jiangxi Dialect (Gan)
Gan language is a major Chinese dialect spoken primarily in Jiangxi province and surrounding regions with a rich historical development.
Kesi (Silk Tapestry)
Kesi is an ancient Chinese silk tapestry weaving technique known for its intricate patterns and cultural significance.
Simplified Chinese Characters
The evolution and implementation of simplified Chinese characters across East Asia.
Unity of Knowledge and Action
The philosophical concept of 'Unity of Knowledge and Action' (知行合一) is a central tenet of Ming dynasty scholar Wang Yangming's idealist school of thought.
Marquis Yi of Zou's Bianzhong Bells of the Warring States Period
A set of 65 bronze bells from 5th century BCE China, representing the pinnacle of ancient Chinese musical and metallurgical achievements.
Halal Food in China
Halal food in China has unique cultural and religious significance, with distinct historical development and regulatory frameworks.
Hai Dao Suan Jing
A classic Chinese mathematical text by Liu Hui focused on surveying techniques and measurement theory.