Language & Writing
269 articlesPingshu (Storytelling Art)
A traditional Chinese oral performance art featuring narrative storytelling with historical roots dating back to the Song Dynasty.
Zheng He
Chinese admiral and explorer who led seven maritime expeditions to Southeast Asia, South Asia, and East Africa during the Ming Dynasty.
Huagu Opera
Huagu Opera is a traditional Chinese theatrical form with multiple regional variations, particularly prominent in Hunan Province.
Bronze Inscriptions
Bronze inscriptions, also known as bell and tripod inscriptions, are ancient Chinese characters cast on bronze vessels during the Shang and Zhou dynasties.
Wrestling
Wrestling is a combat sport involving grappling type techniques such as throws and takedowns to gain control over an opponent.
The Scholars
A classic Chinese satirical novel by Wu Jingzi that critiques the imperial examination system and scholar-official culture.
Gu Yanwu
Prominent scholar and philosopher of the late Ming and early Qing dynasties, known for his emphasis on practical learning and Confucian classics.
Door Gods
Chinese deities believed to protect homes and ward off evil spirits, traditionally placed on doors during Chinese New Year.
Xiang Yu
Xiang Yu was a prominent military leader who played a crucial role in the fall of the Qin Dynasty and the subsequent Chu-Han Contention.
The Han Dynasty
The Han Dynasty (202 BCE-220 CE) was an imperial dynasty of China that succeeded the Qin Dynasty and preceded the Three Kingdoms period.
Cantonese Opera
Cantonese Opera is a major genre of Chinese opera originating from Guangdong province, featuring distinctive vocal styles, colorful costumes, and elaborate performances.
Pu'er Tea
Pu'er tea is a traditional Chinese tea variety from Yunnan province, known for its unique fermentation process and aging potential.
Inside Painting
A traditional Chinese art form of painting on the inner surface of glass or crystal vessels.
Nianhua: Chinese New Year Pictures
Traditional Chinese decorative paintings popular during the New Year, reflecting folk customs and cultural beliefs.
Baguazhang (Eight Trigrams Palm)
Baguazhang is a traditional Chinese martial art characterized by circular movements and palm techniques.
Cheng Yi
Northern Song dynasty philosopher and one of the founders of Neo-Confucianism.
Dagu (Great Drum)
Dagu, also known as Dundubhi, is a type of percussion instrument with both Chinese and Western variants, playing significant roles in religious, military, and musical contexts.
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.
Kitchen God
The Kitchen God is a deity in Chinese folk religion who oversees household affairs and reports to the Jade Emperor.
Yue Opera
Yue Opera is a major traditional Chinese theatrical art form originating from Shengzhou, Zhejiang Province.