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85 articlesLaozi
Laozi, also known as Lao-Tzu, was an ancient Chinese philosopher and writer traditionally regarded as the founder of Taoism.
Cloisonné
Traditional Chinese enamelware art form known for its vibrant colors and intricate craftsmanship.
Yangtze River
The Yangtze River is the longest river in Asia and the third-longest in the world, flowing across China from the Tibetan Plateau to the East China Sea.
Li Shimin
Li Shimin, posthumously known as Emperor Taizong of Tang, was the second emperor of the Tang dynasty and one of the most influential rulers in Chinese history.
Lantern Festival
The Lantern Festival is a traditional Chinese festival celebrated on the 15th day of the first lunar month, marking the end of Chinese New Year celebrations.
Imperial Examination System
The imperial examination system was a civil service examination system in imperial China to select government officials through merit-based examinations.
Embroidery
Embroidery is a traditional Chinese handicraft with over 2,000 years of history, featuring various techniques and regional styles.
Li Bai
Li Bai was a renowned Chinese poet of the Tang Dynasty, celebrated for his romantic style and free-spirited nature.
Emperor Wu of Han
Emperor Wu of Han, personal name Liu Che, was the seventh emperor of the Han dynasty, ruling from 141 to 87 BCE and known for expanding China's territory and establishing Confucianism as state ideolog
Cantonese
Cantonese is a major variety of Chinese spoken in Guangdong, Guangxi, Hong Kong, and Macau, with significant overseas communities.
Temüjin
Temüjin, posthumously known as Genghis Khan, was the founder of the Mongol Empire and one of history's most significant military leaders.
Cheongsam
The cheongsam is a body-hugging Chinese dress for women that originated in the 1920s and has become an iconic representation of Chinese fashion.
Pipa
The pipa is a traditional Chinese four-stringed plucked musical instrument with a history spanning over two thousand years.
Face/Off
A 1997 action thriller directed by John Woo about an FBI agent and a terrorist who undergo surgical face swapping.
Water Margin
A classic Chinese novel that tells the story of 108 outlaws who gather on Mount Liang and eventually submit to imperial authority.
Silk
Silk is a natural protein fiber produced by silkworms, historically significant in Chinese culture and global trade.
Oracle Bone Inscriptions
Oracle Bone Inscriptions are the earliest known systematic Chinese writing, dating from the Shang Dynasty.
Ming Dynasty
The Ming Dynasty ruled China from 1368 to 1644, following the Yuan Dynasty and preceding the Qing Dynasty.
Porcelain
Porcelain is a ceramic material made by heating raw materials, generally including clay in the form of kaolin, in a kiln to temperatures between 1,200 and 1,400 °C.
Confucianism
A philosophical and ethical system originating from ancient China, emphasizing moral virtue, social harmony, and proper relationships.