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453 articlesQi Jiguang
Qi Jiguang was a renowned military general and strategist who played a pivotal role in suppressing the wokou (Japanese pirate) raids along China's southeastern coast during the Ming Dynasty.
Hanfu
Hanfu is the traditional clothing of the Han Chinese people with a history spanning over 3,000 years.
Swing
A traditional recreational apparatus with ancient origins that has evolved into both a cultural practice and competitive sport.
Mencius
Mencius was a Chinese philosopher who is often credited as the most famous Confucian after Confucius himself.
Yue Opera
Yue Opera is a major traditional Chinese theatrical art form originating from Shengzhou, Zhejiang Province.
Standard Chinese (Putonghua)
Standard Chinese, known as Putonghua, is the official language of China based on Beijing dialect with Northern dialects as its foundation.
The Great Learning
A classic Confucian text that forms part of the Four Books and has profoundly influenced Chinese education and philosophy.
Halal Food in China
Halal food in China has unique cultural and religious significance, with distinct historical development and regulatory frameworks.
Manchu Robe (Qizhuang)
The traditional robe of the Manchu people, evolving from practical riding attire to formal ceremonial wear with distinctive cultural significance.
Tudigong
Tudigong, also known as Tudi Gong or Earth God, is a deity in Chinese folk religion responsible for protecting local communities and land.
Compass
The compass is an ancient Chinese invention that revolutionized navigation and direction finding.
Patrilineal Clan System
The patrilineal clan system was a hierarchical social structure that governed inheritance, power, and social organization in ancient China.
Yangsheng: Traditional Chinese Health Preservation
Yangsheng is the traditional Chinese practice of preserving health through various methods rooted in ancient philosophy and medicine.
Guzheng
The guzheng is a traditional Chinese stringed musical instrument with a history spanning over 2,500 years.
Nezha Conquers the Dragon King
A classic Chinese animated film about the young deity Nezha who battles the Dragon King to save his people.
Sui Dynasty
The Sui Dynasty was a short-lived imperial dynasty in China that unified the country after nearly three centuries of division.
The Treatment (Film)
A 2001 Chinese drama film directed by Zheng Xiaolong, exploring cultural conflicts between Eastern and Western traditions through the practice of gua sha.
Mapo Tofu
Mapo Tofu is a famous Sichuan dish characterized by its spicy, numbing flavor and tender tofu cubes.
Tang Dynasty
The Tang Dynasty (618-907 CE) was a golden age in Chinese history marked by political stability, economic prosperity, and cultural flourishing.