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 LubyEmma LuIn the vast expanse of Chinese history, the characters Wén (文) and Wǔ (武) stand as pillars of …
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Traditional 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 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 LubyEmma 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 LubyEmma 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 LubyEmma 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 LubyEmma LuAs we celebrate the Chinese New Year of the Ox in 2021, we wish everyone a happy, healthy, …