Language & Writing
467 articlesXintianyou: Shaanxi Folk Songs of the Loess Plateau
Xintianyou is a distinctive style of folk music from China's Shaanxi Province, characterized by its free-form structure and poetic imagery.
Eastern Zhou Dynasty
The Eastern Zhou Dynasty (770-256 BCE) was a period in Chinese history marked by political fragmentation, cultural flourishing, and the transition from aristocratic to bureaucratic governance.
Yueyang Lou Ji (Memorial to Yueyang Tower)
A classical Chinese essay by Fan Zhongyan exploring the relationship between nature and human emotions, culminating in the famous political philosophy of 'worry before all under Heaven and enjoy after
Seven Sages of the Bamboo Grove
The Seven Sages of the Bamboo Grove were a group of Chinese scholars of the late Three Kingdoms period and Western Jin dynasty known for their alternative lifestyle and contributions to Neo-Taoism.
Zisha Teapot
A traditional Chinese teapot made from Yixing clay, renowned for its unique properties and cultural significance.
Chinese Calligraphy
Chinese calligraphy is a traditional art form using brush and ink to create aesthetically pleasing writing.
Double Ninth Festival
The Double Ninth Festival is a traditional Chinese holiday celebrated on the ninth day of the ninth lunar month, featuring activities like登高 (climbing heights), chrysanthemum appreciation, and honorin
Siku Quanshu (Complete Library in Four Sections)
The Siku Quanshu is a comprehensive Chinese encyclopedia compiled during the Qing Dynasty under Emperor Qianlong.
Zizhi Tongjian
A comprehensive Chinese historical text covering 1,362 years of Chinese history, compiled by Sima Guang and his team during the Northern Song Dynasty.
Water-Driven Astronomical Clock Tower
An ancient Chinese astronomical clock tower built in the 11th century, featuring innovative mechanical components and timekeeping mechanisms.
White Horse Temple
White Horse Temple, the first Buddhist temple in China, founded in 68 CE during the Eastern Han Dynasty.
Mantou: Chinese Steamed Bread
Mantou is a traditional Chinese steamed bun that has been a staple food for centuries throughout China and other East Asian countries.
Dream of the Red Chamber
A classic Chinese novel exploring love, family, and social decline during the Qing Dynasty.
Huangting Jing
The Huangting Jing is a classic Taoist text on internal alchemy and meditation practices.
Taipei Palace Museum
One of the world's premier museums housing Chinese imperial artifacts and art treasures.
Legalism
Legalism was an influential school of Chinese philosophy during the pre-Qin period that emphasized law, state power, and administrative methods.
Yangshao Culture
A Neolithic culture centered along the middle and lower reaches of the Yellow River, dating from approximately 5000 to 3000 BCE.
Qing Dynasty
The Qing Dynasty was the last imperial dynasty of China, ruling from 1644 to 1912.
The Heavenly Match (Tian Xian Pei)
A Chinese television adaptation of the classic Chinese folktale about the seventh fairy daughter who descends to Earth to marry a mortal man.
Shui Jing Zhu (Commentary on the Water Classic)
A comprehensive geographical treatise from the Northern Wei Dynasty, detailing China's water systems and surrounding regions.