Language & Writing
467 articlesYuan Qu (Yuan Dynasty Opera)
Yuan Qu is a literary and performing art form that flourished during the Yuan Dynasty, encompassing both Zaju (theater) and Sanqu (song suites).
Book of Rites
The Book of Rites is a collection of texts describing the social forms, administration, and ceremonial rites of ancient China.
Erhai Lake
Erhai Lake is a freshwater plateau lake in Dali, Yunnan Province, known for its cultural significance and scenic beauty.
Lantern Festival
The Lantern Festival is a traditional Chinese festival celebrated on the 15th day of the first lunar month, marking the end of Chinese New Year celebrations.
The Great Learning
A classic Confucian text that forms part of the Four Books and has profoundly influenced Chinese education and philosophy.
Huohua (Fire Painting)
An ancient Chinese art form using heated tools to create designs on various surfaces.
Zhongyuan Yinyun
A seminal 14th-century Chinese phonological work by Zhou Deqing that documented the changing sounds of Middle Chinese.
Wu Zetian
The only woman to rule China in her own right as emperor, establishing the Zhou dynasty.
Shandong Cuisine
Shandong Cuisine, one of China's Eight Great Culinary Traditions, is known for its emphasis on fresh ingredients, precise cooking techniques, and cultural significance.
Song Dynasty
The Song Dynasty (960-1279 CE) was a period of Chinese history marked by economic prosperity, cultural flourishing, and significant technological advancements.
Qing Dynasty
The Qing Dynasty was China's last imperial dynasty ruling from 1644 to 1912, establishing a vast multi-ethnic empire.
Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms
A period of political fragmentation in China from 907 to 979 following the fall of the Tang Dynasty.
Sugar Painting
Chinese traditional folk art using molten sugar to create edible artworks.
Shangsi Festival
Shangsi Festival, celebrated on the third day of the third lunar month, is an ancient Chinese tradition with diverse cultural significance.
Zhejiang Cuisine
One of China's Eight Great Culinary Traditions, known for its delicate flavors, fresh ingredients, and refined preparation techniques.
The Book of Poetry
The Book of Poetry is the oldest existing collection of Chinese poetry, dating from the Western Zhou to the Spring and Autumn periods.
Kunlun Mountains
The Kunlun Mountains are a major mountain system in western China, forming the northern edge of the Tibetan Plateau.
Mao Dun
Mao Dun was a prominent Chinese writer, literary critic, and social activist of the 20th century.
Jade Clothes Sewn with Gold Wire
Jade clothes sewn with gold wire were exclusive burial shrouds used by Chinese emperors and high-ranking nobility during the Han Dynasty.
Liangzhu Culture
A Neolithic culture in the Yangtze River Delta dating from 3300 to 2300 BCE, known for its advanced jade craftsmanship and early urban civilization.