Literature
256 articlesMeng Jiangnv: The Legendary Woman Who Cried Down the Great Wall
The legendary tale of Meng Jiangnv, a Chinese folk heroine whose grief caused the Great Wall to collapse.
Wang Yangming
Wang Yangming was a Ming dynasty scholar-official, military general, and influential philosopher who founded the School of the Mind (Xin Xue).
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.
Tomb Sweeping
A traditional Chinese practice of honoring ancestors by cleaning and maintaining their gravesites.
Sima Qian
Sima Qian was a Han dynasty historian and writer who authored the Records of the Grand Historian.
Thousand Character Classic
A Chinese classic text consisting of 1000 characters used for teaching literacy and moral values.
Tomb of Yue Fei
The Tomb of Yue Fei is a historic mausoleum in Hangzhou, China, dedicated to the celebrated Song Dynasty general.
Wuhou Shrine
A historical complex in Chengdu, China, dedicated to Zhuge Liang and other figures of the Three Kingdoms period.
Lugou Bridge
An ancient stone bridge in Beijing with historical significance spanning the Jin Dynasty to modern times.
Han Yu
Han Yu was a prominent Chinese writer, poet, and philosopher of the Tang Dynasty, known as a leader of the Classical Prose Movement.
Chinese Characters
Chinese characters are logographic symbols that represent words or morphemes in the Chinese language, with a history spanning over three millennia.
Dragon Boat Festival
A traditional Chinese festival celebrated on the 5th day of the 5th lunar month with dragon boat racing and eating zongzi.
Tengwang Pavilion
A historic pavilion in Nanchang, Jiangxi Province, renowned for its cultural significance and architectural beauty.
Yueyang Tower
A historic tower in Yueyang, Hunan Province, renowned for its cultural significance and architectural features.
Cantonese
Cantonese is a major variety of Chinese spoken in Guangdong, Guangxi, Hong Kong, and Macau, with significant overseas communities.
Moon Appreciation
Moon Appreciation is a traditional Chinese custom during the Mid-Autumn Festival, celebrating the full moon and family reunion.
Yin and Yang
The ancient Chinese philosophical concept of complementary yet opposing forces that shape the universe and all natural phenomena.
Guzheng
The guzheng is a traditional Chinese stringed musical instrument with a history spanning over 2,500 years.
Beggar's Chicken
Beggar's Chicken is a traditional Chinese dish from Jiangsu province, featuring a chicken wrapped in mud or clay and baked.
Dongpo Pork
A famous Chinese braised pork dish named after the Song dynasty poet Su Dongpo.