Language & Writing

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The Analects

A collection of sayings and teachings of Confucius and his disciples compiled by his followers.

Logicians School

The Logicians School was a philosophical tradition in ancient China focused on logic, language, and epistemology.

Gomoku

Gomoku is a strategic board game also known as Five in a Row, where players aim to create a continuous line of five of their pieces on a grid.

Giant Panda

The giant panda is a bear species native to China, known for its distinctive black and white coat and bamboo diet.

Man-Han Banquet

The Man-Han Banquet is a historical Chinese culinary feast combining Manchu and Han cuisine traditions.

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.

Dough Sculpture

Chinese traditional folk art of creating sculptures from colored flour dough.

Tang Dynasty

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

Moon Cake

Moon Cake is a traditional Chinese pastry enjoyed during the Mid-Autumn Festival, symbolizing family reunion.

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.

Sichuan Opera

A traditional Chinese theatrical art form originating from Sichuan province, featuring distinctive performance techniques including face-changing.

Jiangnan Water Towns

The Jiangnan water towns represent a distinctive cultural landscape of southern China, characterized by intricate waterways, ancient architecture, and rich literary traditions.

Spring Festival Couplets

Traditional Chinese decorative writings displayed during Lunar New Year, symbolizing good fortune and prosperity.

Oracle Bone Inscriptions

Oracle Bone Inscriptions are the earliest known systematic Chinese writing, dating from the Shang Dynasty.

Jin Ping Mei

A classic Chinese novel from the Ming Dynasty exploring themes of wealth, desire, and moral decay.

Wang Wen Wen Qie (The Four Diagnostic Methods in Traditional Chinese Medicine)

The four fundamental diagnostic methods in Traditional Chinese Medicine: observation, listening/smelling, inquiring, and pulse palpation.

Chan Buddhism

Chan Buddhism is a school of Mahayana Buddhism that emphasizes meditation and direct insight into the nature of mind.

Water Margin

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

Yin and Yang

The ancient Chinese philosophical concept of complementary yet opposing forces that shape the universe and all natural phenomena.

Henan Opera

Henan Opera, also known as Yuju, is a major form of Chinese opera originating from Henan province with a history spanning over 300 years.