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175 articlesChengyu (Chinese Idioms)
Chengyu are fixed expressions in Chinese that typically consist of four characters and carry profound cultural and historical meanings.
Gu Yanwu
Prominent scholar and philosopher of the late Ming and early Qing dynasties, known for his emphasis on practical learning and Confucian classics.
Qing Dynasty
The Qing Dynasty was China's last imperial dynasty ruling from 1644 to 1912, establishing a vast multi-ethnic empire.
Mount Song
Mount Song is one of the Five Great Mountains of China, renowned for its geological significance, cultural heritage, and natural beauty.
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.
Imperial Examination System
The imperial examination system was a civil service examination system in imperial China to select government officials through merit-based examinations.
Printing Technology
The invention of printing in China revolutionized information dissemination and knowledge sharing across the world.
Hubi (Huzhou Brush)
Hubi, also known as Huzhou brush, is a renowned traditional Chinese writing brush from Huzhou, Zhejiang province, celebrated for its exceptional craftsmanship.
Cheng Yi
Northern Song dynasty philosopher and one of the founders of Neo-Confucianism.
Mazu
Mazu is a Chinese sea goddess originating from Fujian Province who has been worshipped for over a millennium.
Mahjong
Mahjong is a traditional Chinese tile-based game that has evolved over centuries and gained international recognition as a mind sport.
Xiangqi
Xiangqi, also known as Chinese chess, is a strategic board game with a history spanning over two millennia.
Song Dynasty
The Song Dynasty (960-1279 CE) was a period of Chinese history marked by economic prosperity, cultural flourishing, and significant technological advancements.
Silk Weaving
The ancient Chinese art of silk weaving, with a history spanning over 5,000 years, featuring sophisticated techniques and cultural significance.
Red Envelope
A traditional Chinese monetary gift given in red packets, symbolizing good fortune and blessings.
Discrimination and Differentiation of Warm Diseases
A seminal Qing dynasty medical text that established a comprehensive theoretical framework for warm disease diagnosis and treatment.
Cuju: Ancient Chinese Football
Cuju is an ancient Chinese ball game that served as the precursor to modern football with a rich history spanning over two millennia.
Tofu
Tofu is a food prepared by coagulating soy milk and pressing the resulting curds into solid white blocks of varying softness.
Compass
The compass is an ancient Chinese invention that revolutionized navigation and direction finding.
Mencius
Mencius was a Chinese philosopher who is often credited as the most famous Confucian after Confucius himself.