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During the Qing Dynasty, an official named Liao Yiqing once recounted a true story that circulated near his …
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Chinese CultureFeatured
What Ancient Chinese Exam Stories Reveal About Honesty and Success
by Mikel Davisby Mikel DavisIf you were to find someone else’s money lying on the ground, would you keep it? For people …
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Chinese CultureFeatured
He Gave Up His Marriage — Then Heaven Gave It Back
by Mikel Davisby Mikel DavisDuring the Qing Dynasty, a poor scholar surnamed Ding lived in Tianjin. His family circumstances were modest, and …
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Throughout history, imperial physicians — known as Taiyi — were among the most esteemed medical practitioners of their …
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Chinese CultureEditor's Pick
Why Yielding Was Once Considered a Sign of Strength, Not Weakness
by Emma Luby Emma LuWhat does it mean to “yield”? Is it a form of weakness, or a deliberate choice rooted in …
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The saying “wealth does not last beyond three generations” is a popular proverb in China. It means that …
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During the Tang Dynasty, Wei Dan, who had failed the imperial examinations, rode his lame donkey all the …
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Middle age is a stage when life has already shown its patterns. One has seen enough of human …
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WisdomEditor's Pick
Why Meaning Matters More Than Strength in Times of Hardship
by Mikel Davisby Mikel DavisDuring the period when Confucius and his followers were trapped between the states of Chen and Cai, they …
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WisdomFeatured
Why Is It Harder to Predict the Fate of High Officials?
by Helen Londonby Helen LondonIn the 23rd year of the Daoguang reign (A.D. 1844), Yang Mai arrived at the Ministry of Rites …