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9 Summer Foods to Beat the Heat

Chinese believe that the hottest days in summer easily cause discomfort and chronic ailments. Consuming certain summer foods ahead of such periods, however, can counteract this and prepare the body for combat. 9 summer foods for hot days 1. Mung beans Summer is the season for eating more summer foods like fruits and vegetables. Mung ...

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Dragon fruit cut in half.

10 Ways to Guarantee Quality Sleep at Night

Going to sleep is supposed to be a time to enable your body to rest, regain vitality, and restore energy to major organs. It also helps your skin to restore its elasticity. However, a common problem in modern society is that people do not experience quality sleep during the night. Many women even complain about ...

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Toddler wearing a blue top asleep on a pillow, covered by a blanket.

Chinese Roast Duck With Pineapple

Duck has been roasted in China since the Southern and Northern Dynasties Period (420-589). Chinese roast duck is one of the most noted dishes in China, with Peking Duck now considered a national dish — it was a favorite dish of the imperial courts. Chinese Roast Duck with Pineapple is one of the many delicious ...

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A plate of roast duck on rice with bok choy.

Chinese Zodiac Signs: How Can All Snakes Be the Same?

According to Chinese zodiac signs, everyone born in a particular year shares the same characteristics of a particular Chinese zodiac sign. For example, everyone born under the Chinese zodiac sign of the snake has the characteristic of the snake — intelligent, calm, intuitive, introspective, and organized. However, you might be wondering: “How can every person ...

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Statue of a snake, along with the other animals in the Chinese Zodiac, in a fountain.

The Fascinating Origin of Chinese Dough Figurines

On the birthday of Emperor Qianlong, there was drumming and music in the royal palace, and the atmosphere was lively. The emperor met with other royalty and officials, and accepted their blessings and salutations. The palace was filled with a large number of stunning gifts. Liu Yong went to Emperor Qianlong, saluted him, and offered ...

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Photo of clay figurines of the Sanxing, or Three Stars Gods, taken at a temple in Hong Kong.

Legend of the Chinese Hawthorn

A long time ago, a businessman remarried after his first wife died. However, the new wife disliked her stepchild and wanted to get rid of him. “What’s the best way to do it?” she pondered. “I can’t kill him, nor can I poison him to death, because people will find out.” Finally, she got an ...

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Bright red hawthorn berries with green foliage seen against the blue sky.

Legend of the Spiritual Lingzhi Mushroom of Immortality

The Lingzhi mushroom is a famous Chinese herb. It is said that a wild Lingzhi mushroom (also known as the reishi mushroom) can benefit your spirituality more than any other herb or substance known. Here is the legend of the Lingzhi mushroom. From the legend, you can imagine the great benefit of the Lingzhi mushroom. ...

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Fresh lingzhi mushrooms.

The Lasting Beauty of Chinese Bronze Mirrors

Chinese bronze mirrors have a 4,000-year history in China. Not until the later period of the Qing Dynasty were they gradually replaced by glass mirrors. Producing these mirrors was an art. The reverse sides were frequently cast with exquisite decorative motifs and Chinese calligraphy. Among the various metal-based inventions in ancient China, bronze mirrors have ...

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A Tang Dynasty bronze mirror.

Famous People From Ancient China: Mencius and His Mother

In 375 B.C., a boy was born in Zou County, Shandong Province, to one of the many famous people from ancient China. The boy’s birth name was Meng Ke, but he later became known as Mencius, one of the most well-known philosophers in Chinese history. When Mencius was 3 years old, his father passed away. ...

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Portrait of Mencius from the Yuan Dynasty.

Chinese Feng Shui Guidelines for Positioning Your Bed

Do you know the feng shui for positioning your bed in relation to your health, your well-being, as well as the quality of your relationships? Here are some Chinese feng shui guidelines for your bed. Feng shui guidelines for choosing the right bed: Choosing a wooden bed and having a mattress with natural fiber, and ...

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Bedroom with family portraits on the wall, floral patterned wallpaper, and hardwood floors.