In the vast tapestry of Chinese language and culture, each character holds a story, a philosophy, and a …
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The Profound Legacy of Wén and Wǔ in Chinese History and Culture
by Emma Luby Emma LuIn the vast expanse of Chinese history, the characters Wén (文) and Wǔ (武) stand as pillars of …
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Chinese CultureEditor's Pick
The Clever Use of Chinese Characters in History
by Mikel Davisby Mikel DavisTraditional Chinese is made up of characters that are like building blocks. However, a simple inversion of these …
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Most assume writing systems get simpler. But 3,600 years of Chinese writing show it’s getting increasingly complex
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesAt this very moment, the words you are reading are entering your mind at the speed of thought. …
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Chinese Character Gives Insight Into Traditional Chinese Medicine
by Emma Luby Emma LuThe Chinese character 藥 (yào) refers to medicine or drug. It is composed of two parts. The top …
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Through several thousand years of history, the Chinese language has been enriched with phrases based on historical stories. …
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The 2 Most Important Aspects to Learning Chinese Characters
by Emma Luby Emma LuIn understanding and learning Chinese characters and writing, it’s best to understand the various strokes used in writing …
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Kings ruled societies in ages past. Just a few centuries ago, a hundred thousand kings ruled a hundred …
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How Displaying the Chinese Character ‘Fu’ Brings You Good Fortune (Part 2)
by Emma Luby Emma LuOrdinary people are no comparison to Emperor Kangxi, who with a pious heart, fasted and cleansed himself for …
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How Displaying the Chinese Character ‘Fu’ Brings You Good Fortune
by Emma Luby Emma LuAs we celebrate the Chinese New Year of the Ox in 2021, we wish everyone a happy, healthy, …