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453 articlesShang Han Lun
A foundational medical text on external heat diseases and their treatment.
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.
Jin Ping Mei
A classic Chinese novel from the Ming Dynasty exploring themes of wealth, desire, and moral decay.
Five Zang-organs and Six Fu-organs
The Five Zang-organs and Six Fu-organs form the core of Traditional Chinese Medicine's organ system theory.
Hualing (Feather Plume)
Hualing were decorative feather plumes worn by Qing Dynasty officials to indicate rank and honor.
Chinese Robe (Chang Pao)
Traditional Chinese long outer garment worn by men, with a rich history spanning over two millennia.
Dice
Dice are small throwable objects with multiple resting positions, used for generating random numbers.
Silk
Silk is a natural protein fiber produced by silkworms, historically significant in Chinese culture and global trade.
Lin Zexu
Lin Zexu was a prominent Chinese official of the Qing Dynasty known for his anti-opium stance and leadership in the First Opium War.
Cheng Yi
Northern Song dynasty philosopher and one of the founders of Neo-Confucianism.
Confucianism
A philosophical and ethical system originating from ancient China, emphasizing moral virtue, social harmony, and proper relationships.
Medicinal Cuisine
Medicinal cuisine is a traditional Chinese practice combining food and medicine for therapeutic and health benefits.
Blue and White Porcelain
Blue and white porcelain is a renowned Chinese ceramic tradition characterized by white pottery decorated with blue pigment under a transparent glaze.
Eight Great Cuisines of China
The Eight Great Cuisines represent major culinary traditions of Chinese regional cooking, each with distinct characteristics and historical development.
Dragon Boat Festival
A traditional Chinese festival celebrated on the 5th day of the 5th lunar month with dragon boat racing and eating zongzi.
Song Dynasty
The Song Dynasty (960-1279 CE) was a period of Chinese history marked by economic prosperity, cultural flourishing, and significant technological advancements.
Erhu
The erhu is a traditional Chinese two-stringed bowed musical instrument with a history spanning over a thousand years.
Yin Yang School
A philosophical and mystical school in ancient China that separated from Daoism and influenced imperial politics during the Qin Dynasty.
Mount Wutai
Mount Wutai, also known as Qingliang Mountain, is a sacred Buddhist mountain and UNESCO World Heritage Site in Shanxi Province, China.
Legalism
Legalism was an influential school of Chinese philosophy during the pre-Qin period that emphasized law, state power, and administrative methods.