Language & Writing
265 articlesSimplified Chinese Characters
The evolution and implementation of simplified Chinese characters across East Asia.
Huangmei Opera
Huangmei Opera is a major form of Chinese traditional opera originating from Hubei Province and flourishing in Anhui Province, recognized as an Intangible Cultural Heritage of China.
Four Great Inventions of Ancient China
The Four Great Inventions—papermaking, printing, compass, and gunpowder—profoundly influenced global civilization.
The Forbidden City, Beijing
The Forbidden City, also known as the Palace Museum, is a vast imperial palace complex in the heart of Beijing that served as the home of Chinese emperors for nearly 500 years.
Sun Moon Lake
A scenic alpine lake in Nantou County, Taiwan, known for its natural beauty and cultural significance.
Records of the Historian
The Records of the Historian is a pioneering Chinese historical text written by Sima Qian during the Han Dynasty.
Characters of Journey to the West
A comprehensive exploration of the characters from the classic Chinese novel Journey to the West.
Tibetan Language
Tibetan is a language spoken by approximately 8 million people, belonging to the Tibeto-Burman branch of the Sino-Tibetan language family.
Small Seal Script
Small Seal Script is a standardized calligraphic script that served as China's official writing system during the Qin Dynasty.
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.
Kuaiban (Chinese Bamboo Clapper Art)
Kuaiban is a traditional Chinese performing art form that uses bamboo clappers as rhythm instruments in storytelling and singing.
Confucius
Confucius was an influential Chinese philosopher and teacher whose ideas have shaped East Asian civilization for centuries.
The Analects
A collection of sayings and teachings of Confucius and his disciples compiled by his followers.
House of Flying Daggers
A 2004 Chinese wuxia film directed by Zhang Yimou, featuring complex relationships and stunning visuals.
Dream of the Red Chamber
A classic Chinese novel exploring love, family, and social decline during the Qing Dynasty.
Classic of Mountains and Seas
An ancient Chinese text that blends geography, mythology, and folklore.
Yu the Great Controls the Floods
An animated adaptation of the ancient Chinese myth about Yu the Great's legendary flood control efforts.
Hou Yi Shoots the Suns
Ancient Chinese myth about the hero Hou Yi who shoots down nine of ten suns to save humanity from drought.
Kanas Lake
Kanas Lake is a deep alpine lake in Xinjiang, China, known for its stunning natural beauty and ecological significance.
Chinese Knotting
Chinese knotting is a traditional decorative handicraft art that uses a single thread to create various patterns with symbolic meanings.