Science & Technology
143 articlesXiangqi
Xiangqi, also known as Chinese chess, is a strategic board game with a history spanning over two millennia.
Inside Painting
A traditional Chinese art form of painting on the inner surface of glass or crystal vessels.
Su Shi
Su Shi was a prominent writer, poet, calligrapher, and statesman of the Song Dynasty, renowned for his literary achievements and political career.
Yin and Yang
The ancient Chinese philosophical concept of complementary yet opposing forces that shape the universe and all natural phenomena.
Moxibustion
Moxibustion is a traditional Chinese medicine therapy that involves burning dried mugwort (Artemisia argyi) on particular points of the body.
Dizi (Chinese Flute)
The dizi is a traditional Chinese bamboo flute with a rich history spanning over 7,000 years.
Wang Wen Wen Qie (The Four Diagnostic Methods in Traditional Chinese Medicine)
The four fundamental diagnostic methods in Traditional Chinese Medicine: observation, listening/smelling, inquiring, and pulse palpation.
Discrimination and Differentiation of Warm Diseases
A seminal Qing dynasty medical text that established a comprehensive theoretical framework for warm disease diagnosis and treatment.
Thousand Character Classic
A Chinese classic text consisting of 1000 characters used for teaching literacy and moral values.
Huang Di Nei Jing (Yellow Emperor's Inner Canon)
The foundational text of Traditional Chinese Medicine, compiled between the Warring States period and Han Dynasty.
Ming Dynasty
The Ming Dynasty ruled China from 1368 to 1644, following the Yuan Dynasty and preceding the Qing Dynasty.
Dudou (Chinese Belly Wrap)
Traditional Chinese undergarment worn as an underbodice or belly wrap with cultural significance dating back centuries.
Gu Yanwu
Prominent scholar and philosopher of the late Ming and early Qing dynasties, known for his emphasis on practical learning and Confucian classics.
Cheng Hao
Cheng Hao was a prominent Neo-Confucian philosopher and educator during the Northern Song Dynasty, known as one of the founders of Song Confucianism.
Mahjong
Mahjong is a traditional Chinese tile-based game that has evolved over centuries and gained international recognition as a mind sport.
Traditional Chinese Medicine
Traditional Chinese Medicine is a comprehensive medical system with a history spanning thousands of years, based on ancient philosophical concepts and clinical experience.
Gomoku
Gomoku is a strategic board game also known as Five in a Row, where players aim to create a continuous line of five of their pieces on a grid.
Tai Chi Chuan
A traditional Chinese martial art practiced for both defense and health benefits, combining martial arts techniques with Qigong.
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.
Suzhou Embroidery
Suzhou Embroidery is a traditional Chinese embroidery art with over 2,000 years of history, renowned for its delicate craftsmanship and artistic excellence.