Language & Writing
268 articlesQin Shi Huang
The first emperor of unified China who ended the Warring States period and established the Qin Dynasty.
Clerical Script
Clerical script is a major Chinese calligraphic style that emerged during the Qin Dynasty and flourished in the Han Dynasty, representing a significant transformation in Chinese writing.
Suzhou Embroidery
Suzhou Embroidery is a traditional Chinese embroidery art with over 2,000 years of history, renowned for its delicate craftsmanship and artistic excellence.
Sichuan Opera
A traditional Chinese theatrical art form originating from Sichuan province, featuring distinctive performance techniques including face-changing.
Suzhou Pingtan
A traditional Chinese narrative and musical art form from Suzhou, recognized as Intangible Cultural Heritage.
Nianhua: Chinese New Year Pictures
Traditional Chinese decorative paintings popular during the New Year, reflecting folk customs and cultural beliefs.
Jin Ping Mei
A classic Chinese novel from the Ming Dynasty exploring themes of wealth, desire, and moral decay.
A New Account of the Tales of the World
A classical Chinese collection of anecdotes and character sketches of scholars and officials from the Han to the Eastern Jin periods.
Tiangong Kaiwu
A comprehensive Chinese encyclopedia of agriculture and industrial technologies from the 17th century.
Miao Silver Ornaments
Traditional silver ornaments of the Miao ethnic group in China, featuring distinctive craftsmanship and cultural significance.
Dizi (Chinese Flute)
The dizi is a traditional Chinese bamboo flute with a rich history spanning over 7,000 years.
I Ching (Book of Changes)
The I Ching is an ancient Chinese divination text and one of the oldest of the Chinese classics.
Summer Palace
The Summer Palace is a vast ensemble of lakes, gardens and palaces in Beijing, serving as a masterpiece of Chinese landscape garden design.
Kitchen God
The Kitchen God is a deity in Chinese folk religion who oversees household affairs and reports to the Jade Emperor.
Guanzi
An ancient Chinese philosophical text attributed to Guan Zhong, showcasing a blend of Daoist, Legalist, and other pre-Qin philosophical schools.
Laozi
Laozi, also known as Lao-Tzu, was an ancient Chinese philosopher and writer traditionally regarded as the founder of Taoism.
Mozi
Mozi was an ancient Chinese philosopher and founder of Mohism, emphasizing universal love, anti-aggression, and scientific reasoning.
Chinese Knotting
Chinese knotting is a traditional decorative handicraft art that uses a single thread to create various patterns with symbolic meanings.
Spring Festival Customs
Traditional customs and practices surrounding the Chinese New Year celebration.
Oracle Bone Inscriptions
Oracle Bone Inscriptions are the earliest known systematic Chinese writing, dating from the Shang Dynasty.