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147 articlesMencius
Mencius was a Chinese philosopher who is often credited as the most famous Confucian after Confucius himself.
Hanfu
Hanfu is the traditional clothing of the Han Chinese people with a history spanning over 3,000 years.
Inside Painting
A traditional Chinese art form of painting on the inner surface of glass or crystal vessels.
Face/Off
A 1997 action thriller directed by John Woo about an FBI agent and a terrorist who undergo surgical face swapping.
Hubi (Huzhou Writing Brush)
Hubi, also known as Huzhou writing brush, is one of the Four Treasures of the Study, renowned for its exceptional quality and craftsmanship.
Gu Yanwu
Prominent scholar and philosopher of the late Ming and early Qing dynasties, known for his emphasis on practical learning and Confucian classics.
Bronze Ware
Ancient Chinese metalwork with significant cultural and historical importance spanning from the Neolithic period to 2000 years ago.
Chinese Characters
Chinese characters are logographic symbols that represent words or morphemes in the Chinese language, with a history spanning over three millennia.
Mozi
Mozi was an ancient Chinese philosopher and founder of Mohism, emphasizing universal love, anti-aggression, and scientific reasoning.
Lacquerware
Lacquerware is a traditional craft involving the application of lacquer to create durable, decorative objects with a rich history spanning thousands of years.
Go (Weiqi)
Go is an ancient board game that originated in China over 4,000 years ago and has become a popular strategic game worldwide.
Silk
Silk is a natural protein fiber produced by silkworms, historically significant in Chinese culture and global trade.
The Nong Jia (Farmers' School)
The Nong Jia is one of the philosophical schools of ancient China, founded by Shennong, emphasizing agricultural wisdom and martial arts.
Grass Weaving
Traditional Chinese handicraft using grass and other plant fibers to create various items.
Shadow Puppetry
Shadow puppetry is an ancient Chinese art form using translucent leather figures to create animated stories on a screen.
Tai Chi
Tai Chi is a fundamental concept in Chinese philosophy representing the origin of the universe and the interplay of yin and yang.
The Art of War
Ancient Chinese military treatise by Sun Tzu, one of the most influential strategy texts in world history.
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
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.
The Silk Road
The Silk Road was an ancient network of trade routes connecting the East and West, playing a crucial role in cultural exchange between Asia, Europe, and Africa.