Language & Writing
472 articlesQimin Yaoshu
An ancient Chinese agricultural encyclopedia compiled by Jia Sixie during the Northern Wei Dynasty.
Chinese Counting Rods (Suan Chou)
An ancient Chinese calculation method using counting rods for mathematical operations and computations.
Moxibustion
Moxibustion is a traditional Chinese medicine therapy that involves burning dried mugwort (Artemisia argyi) on particular points of the body.
Medicinal Wine
Medicinal wine is a traditional Chinese preparation combining medicinal herbs with alcohol for therapeutic purposes.
Mid-Autumn Festival
The Mid-Autumn Festival is a traditional Chinese celebration marking the harvest moon and family reunion.
Armrest
A traditional Chinese writing tool used to support the arm during calligraphy and painting.
Ink Paste
Ink Paste is a traditional Chinese art medium used for stamping seals on documents and artworks, valued for its quality and cultural significance.
Book of Han
The Book of Han is a comprehensive historical text covering the Western Han dynasty, established by Ban Gu as China's first dynastic history.
Wei Bei (Northern Stele Calligraphy)
Wei Bei refers to the calligraphy style of Northern Dynasty steles in China, representing a transitional form between clerical and regular scripts.
Xintianyou: Shaanxi Folk Songs
Xintianyou is a traditional folk singing style from the Shaanxi province of China, characterized by its free-form structure and expressive lyrics.
Moon Appreciation
Moon Appreciation is a traditional Chinese custom during the Mid-Autumn Festival, celebrating the full moon and family reunion.
Three Hundred Tang Poems
A classic anthology of Tang poetry compiled during the Qing Dynasty that has become one of the most influential and widely read collections of Chinese poetry.
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.
Sou Shen Ji (In Search of the Supernatural)
A collection of supernatural tales from the Eastern Jin Dynasty compiled by Gan Bao.
Along the River During the Qingming Festival
A renowned Chinese painting depicting the bustling life of Bianjing (modern Kaifeng) during the Northern Song Dynasty.
Tibetan Language
Tibetan is a language spoken by approximately 8 million people, belonging to the Tibeto-Burman branch of the Sino-Tibetan language family.
Lantern
A traditional lighting fixture and decorative object with cultural significance in East Asia.
Clerical Script
Clerical script is a major Chinese calligraphic style that emerged during the Qin Dynasty and flourished in the Han Dynasty, representing a significant transformation in Chinese writing.
Spring and Autumn Annals
An ancient Chinese chronicle compiled during the Spring and Autumn period, traditionally attributed to Confucius.
Miao Silver Ornaments
Traditional silver ornaments of the Miao ethnic group in China, featuring distinctive craftsmanship and cultural significance.