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140 articlesFour Great Inventions of Ancient China
The Four Great Inventions—papermaking, printing, compass, and gunpowder—profoundly influenced global civilization.
Cloisonné
Traditional Chinese enamelware art form known for its vibrant colors and intricate craftsmanship.
Temple of Heaven
A complex of religious buildings in Beijing, China, used for imperial sacrifices to Heaven.
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.
Chinese New Year
Chinese New Year, also known as Spring Festival, is the most important traditional holiday in China, marking the beginning of a new lunar year.
Song Dynasty
The Song Dynasty (960-1279 CE) was a period of Chinese history marked by economic prosperity, cultural flourishing, and significant technological advancements.
Jin Dynasty
The Jin Dynasty was a Chinese imperial dynasty that divided into the Western Jin and Eastern Jin periods, spanning from 266 to 420 CE.
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.
Qin Dynasty
The Qin Dynasty was the first imperial dynasty of China, lasting from 221 to 207 BCE, known for its unification of China and short but impactful rule.
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.
Li Shimin
Li Shimin, posthumously known as Emperor Taizong of Tang, was the second emperor of the Tang dynasty and one of the most influential rulers in Chinese history.
Zhou Dynasty
The Zhou Dynasty was the longest-lasting dynasty in Chinese history, ruling from approximately 1046 BCE to 256 BCE.
Sui Dynasty
The Sui Dynasty was a short-lived imperial dynasty in China that unified the country after nearly three centuries of division.
Tai Chi
Tai Chi is a fundamental concept in Chinese philosophy representing the origin of the universe and the interplay of yin and yang.
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.
Temüjin
Temüjin, posthumously known as Genghis Khan, was the founder of the Mongol Empire and one of history's most significant military leaders.
Qigong
Qigong is a traditional Chinese practice involving coordinated breathing, movement, and meditation for health and wellness.
Xunzi
Xunzi was an influential Chinese Confucian philosopher who developed a systematic philosophy emphasizing ritual, education, and human potential.
The Eclectic School (Zajia)
The Eclectic School was a philosophical tradition in ancient China that synthesized teachings from various schools of thought.
Cheng Yi
Northern Song dynasty philosopher and one of the founders of Neo-Confucianism.