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169 articlesChan Buddhism
Chan Buddhism is a school of Mahayana Buddhism that emphasizes meditation and direct insight into the nature of mind.
Thousand Character Classic
A Chinese classic text consisting of 1000 characters used for teaching literacy and moral values.
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.
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.
Simplified Chinese Characters
The evolution and implementation of simplified Chinese characters across East Asia.
Han Fu
Han Fu is a major literary form of the Han Dynasty, characterized by ornate language and elaborate descriptive passages.
Shadow Puppetry
Shadow puppetry is an ancient Chinese art form using translucent leather figures to create animated stories on a screen.
Guzheng
The guzheng is a traditional Chinese stringed musical instrument with a history spanning over 2,500 years.
Han Fei
Han Fei was a Chinese philosopher who developed the syncretic Legalist philosophy during the Warring States period.
Hanfu
Hanfu is the traditional clothing of the Han Chinese people with a history spanning over 3,000 years.
Hot Pot
Hot pot is a communal dining experience featuring a simmering pot of broth at the center of the table, where ingredients are cooked and shared.
Cantonese
Cantonese is a major variety of Chinese spoken in Guangdong, Guangxi, Hong Kong, and Macau, with significant overseas communities.
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.
Chu Ci
Chu Ci is the earliest anthology of romantic poetry in Chinese literature, compiled by Liu Xiang during the Western Han Dynasty.
Kunqu Opera
Kunqu Opera is one of China's oldest and most refined traditional performing arts forms, recognized by UNESCO as a Masterpiece of the Oral and Intangible Heritage of Humanity.
Cloisonné
Traditional Chinese enamelware art form known for its vibrant colors and intricate craftsmanship.
Jiuzhai Valley Scenic Area
Jiuzhai Valley, located in Sichuan Province, China, is renowned for its stunning multi-colored lakes, waterfalls, and snow-capped mountains.
Nine-Rank System
The Nine-Rank System was a civil service nomination system implemented during the Wei-Jin period in Chinese history.
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.
Standard Chinese (Putonghua)
Standard Chinese, known as Putonghua, is the official language of China based on Beijing dialect with Northern dialects as its foundation.