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CHINESE CULTURE
The Chinese idiom "huánghuācài dōu liáng le," literally "even the daylily dish has gone cold," is a northern colloquial expression for someone who has arrived so late that the moment has passed and nothing can be retrieved. The phrase rolls off the tongue without a second thought. Yet the plant
Did You Know Chinese Emperors Were Not Allowed to View Their Own Records?
The people of China have 5,000 years of uninterrupted history, the longest recorded history in the world...
‘Men Respectful, Women Humble’: The Truth About a Traditional Chinese Idiom
A much-maligned ancient Chinese saying, nan zun nü bei (男尊女卑), is often taken to mean “male superior,...
The Ancient Chinese Historians Who Recorded the Truth, No Matter the Cost
In ancient China, history was considered as sacred as religion, and historians were arranged from birth...
Meditation Grows in Popularity as Scientists Confirm Health Benefits
In the Nov. 16, 2001 issue of Proceedings of the American Academy of Sciences, scientists published a...
The Artistic Value and History of Traditional Chinese Folding Fans
The hand fan has evolved through China’s long history, with artistic decoration often contributing to...
Seeming Betrayal Was Actually Assistance – A Chinese Tale of Friendship
Zhang San and Li Si were good friends. Li Si's family was running a very prosperous business while Zhang...
Understanding I Ching or ‘Book of Changes’
While fresh and interesting subjects can inspire our creativity and provide new perspectives on alternative...
In China, Giving Thanks Is to Repay Kindness
While in the West we value gratitude as a virtue to keep in the heart, the Chinese hold that gratitude...
Unity of Heaven and Mankind: The Wisdom of Traditional Chinese Culture
Traditional Chinese culture was inspired by the divine. The wisdom of Confucianism, Buddhism, Taoism,...