Lengua y escritura

196 articles

Pipa

The pipa is a traditional Chinese four-stringed plucked musical instrument with a history spanning over two thousand years.

Chinese Calligraphy

Chinese calligraphy is a traditional art form using brush and ink to create aesthetically pleasing writing.

Song Ci

Song Ci is a form of Chinese classical poetry that flourished during the Song Dynasty, representing one of the highest achievements in Chinese literary history.

Zhu Xi

Zhu Xi (1130-1200) was a prominent Neo-Confucian philosopher, educator, and official of the Song dynasty.

Simplified Chinese Characters

The evolution and implementation of simplified Chinese characters across East Asia.

Lu Jiuyuan

Lu Jiuyuan (1139-1193) was a prominent Chinese philosopher and educator who founded the School of the Mind (Xinxue) during the Southern Song Dynasty.

Liu Bang

Liu Bang, posthumously known as Emperor Gaozu of Han, founded the Han Dynasty after overthrowing the Qin Dynasty.

Chan Buddhism

Chan Buddhism is a school of Mahayana Buddhism that emphasizes meditation and direct insight into the nature of mind.

Cao Cao

Cao Cao was a prominent warlord and official who rose to power during the late Eastern Han dynasty and laid the foundation for the state of Cao Wei during the Three Kingdoms period.

Hanfu

Hanfu is the traditional clothing of the Han Chinese people with a history spanning over 3,000 years.

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.

Standard Chinese (Putonghua)

Standard Chinese, known as Putonghua, is the official language of China based on Beijing dialect with Northern dialects as its foundation.

Zongzi: Traditional Chinese Rice Dumplings

Zongzi are traditional Chinese rice dumplings wrapped in bamboo or reed leaves, historically associated with the Dragon Boat Festival.

Zhuangzi

Zhuangzi was an ancient Chinese philosopher who lived during the Warring States period and is considered one of the foundational thinkers of Taoist philosophy.

Gu Yanwu

Prominent scholar and philosopher of the late Ming and early Qing dynasties, known for his emphasis on practical learning and Confucian classics.

Silk

Silk is a natural protein fiber produced by silkworms, historically significant in Chinese culture and global trade.

Imperial Examination System

The imperial examination system was a civil service examination system in imperial China to select government officials through merit-based examinations.

Seal Cutting

The traditional Chinese art of seal carving, a cultural heritage combining calligraphy and engraving.

Li Bai

Li Bai was a renowned Chinese poet of the Tang Dynasty, celebrated for his romantic style and free-spirited nature.

Cloisonné

Traditional Chinese enamelware art form known for its vibrant colors and intricate craftsmanship.