Язык и письменность

113 articles

Cantonese

Cantonese is a major variety of Chinese spoken in Guangdong, Guangxi, Hong Kong, and Macau, with significant overseas communities.

Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms

A period of political fragmentation in China from 907 to 979 following the fall of the Tang Dynasty.

Traditional Chinese Medicine Health Preservation

Traditional Chinese Medicine Health Preservation is a comprehensive approach to maintaining health, preventing disease, and promoting longevity through various practices rooted in ancient wisdom.

Cheongsam

The cheongsam is a body-hugging Chinese dress for women that originated in the 1920s and has become an iconic representation of Chinese fashion.

Water Margin

A classic Chinese novel that tells the story of 108 outlaws who gather on Mount Liang and eventually submit to imperial authority.

Tang Dynasty

The Tang Dynasty (618-907 CE) was a golden age in Chinese history marked by political stability, economic prosperity, and cultural flourishing.

Mid-Autumn Festival

The Mid-Autumn Festival is a traditional Chinese celebration marking the harvest moon and family reunion.

Lijiang Old Town

A UNESCO World Heritage site with over 800 years of history, showcasing unique Naxi architecture and culture in Yunnan Province, China.

Xunzi

Xunzi was an influential Chinese Confucian philosopher who developed a systematic philosophy emphasizing ritual, education, and human potential.

Sui Dynasty

The Sui Dynasty was a short-lived imperial dynasty in China that unified the country after nearly three centuries of division.

Hanfu

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

Tai Chi Chuan

A traditional Chinese martial art practiced for both defense and health benefits, combining martial arts techniques with Qigong.

Mount Huangshan

Mount Huangshan is a renowned mountain range in Anhui Province, China, celebrated for its granite peaks, pine trees, hot springs, and sea of clouds.

Southern and Northern Dynasties

The Southern and Northern Dynasties period (420-589 CE) was a time of political division in China when the south and north existed as separate political entities.

Guzheng

The guzheng is a traditional Chinese stringed musical instrument with a history spanning over 2,500 years.

Imperial Examination System

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

Terracotta Warriors

The Terracotta Warriors are a collection of terracotta sculptures depicting the armies of Qin Shi Huang, the first Emperor of China.

Kung Fu

Kung Fu, also known as Chinese martial arts, encompasses a diverse range of combat practices and philosophical traditions with a history spanning thousands of years.

Confucianism

A philosophical and ethical system originating from ancient China, emphasizing moral virtue, social harmony, and proper relationships.

Standard Chinese (Putonghua)

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