Chinese Culture 中国文化

Jiaguwen is the ancient character that is carved on tortoise shells or animal bones.

In 118 BC, Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty used the wuzhu coin as the national currency. Wuzhu lasted for 700 years.

Ding鼎 was originally a utensil used for cooking and storing food in ancient China, and later became an important sacrificial vessel. During the Shang and Zhou dynasties, Ding鼎 was regarded as a symbol of imperial power.

There were a great varieties of lamps in ancient China, the best of which was the palace lamp for the imperial household. The Changxin Palace Lamp of the Han Dynasty(206 BC-220AD) is a veritable treasure.

In 1929, Yan Daocheng who was a farmer in Nanxing Town, Guanghan area of Sichuan province dug a canal in his own farmland and found a large pile of jade wares. Inadvertently, he had opened a door of human culture ever since. 

Dujiangyan is located in the west of Dujiangyan City, Sichuan Province. It is the oldest and only remaining great irrigation system in the world that is still in use today

Have you ever thought about how ancient people calculated the mileage of cars? Let's take a look together today!

Have you ever thought about how ancient people distinguished direction before the invention of the compass? 

Ordinarily, the texture of clothes is cotton, flax or silk. However, there were suits made of gold and jade, that“Jade Suit Sewn with Gold Thread".

The invention of porcelain is regarded as the great contribution to the world civilization. “China" as a country and “china” as the synonym of porcelain attest to the truth that the exquisite and marvelous porcelain has become a symbol of China. Let’s learn more about the history of porcelain.

Ru kiln ranked first among the five famous kilns of "Ru, Guan, Ge, Jun, and Ding" during Song Dynasty, named after its location in Ruzhou, Henan during the Song Dynasty. It is famous for its unique glaze color and firing process.
On 3 October 2017, a Ru ware brush-washer dish
set a new record auction price,
fetching HK$207.86 million.

青(qīng)出(chū)于(yú)蓝(lán)

An old Chinese saying goes, "indigo blue is from indigo plant but is bluer than the plant itself". It means the young generation can not only inherit the traditions but also build on and strengthen these traditions.

Nantong blue calico is known for its printing and dyeing techniques and its bright and harmonious styles. Its patterns mostly depict plants, flowers and animals, expressing people’s pursuit for a better life.

Silk is a natural protein fiber and some forms of silk together with other fabrics can be woven into textiles. China is said to be the first country in the world to have mastered the sericulture technology to produce raw material of silk cloth. Have you ever worn silk clothes?

You may have heard about traditional Chinese medicine, but do you know how Chinese doctors judge the disease and what treatments will follow after judging? Let’s find out together today!

Pingyao polished lacquerware is one of China's four major types of lacquerware. It holds a significant place in the history of Chinese lacquerware due to its perfect blend of aesthetic appeal, practicality, and traditional style. The uniqueness of its lacquering, material, and taste have long earned it a prestigious reputation and an international customer base.

The beef known for its unique color, aroma and taste, started in the Western Han Dynasty, established in the Tang and Song Dynasties, and flourished in the Ming and Qing Dynasties.

In Beijing, it is almost well-known to mention the term "instant lamb". Instant mutton is a cuisine with Beijing characteristics, which is easy to eat and has a delicious taste, making it very popular.

Shadow puppetry is a folk drama in which characters are silhouetted using animal skin or cardboard, illuminated by light, and presented in the form of storytelling. It is the world's earliest active video art of using human voice acting.

This photo reflects the story of Su wu, who was detained by the Xiongnu during the reign of Emperor Wu of Han, and was forced to herd sheep in the North Sea. He held the Han knot to herd sheep and remained unyielding.

Chinese tea enjoys a long history, a wide variety and is well-known all over the world. Tea culture, one of the representations of Chinese culture refer to the cultural characteristics. You may know Chinese like to drink tea, but do you know how many kinds of tea we have and how we drink tea? Let’s learn some tea culture together.

The Traditional Chinese Clothing, or literally “Clothing of the Han people” refers to the traditional clothing of the Han Chinese, the predominant ethnic group of China. 

Qipao, a traditional dress for females in China, is reputed as one of the paragons典范 of traditional Chinese costumes and an irreplaceable cultural heritage in the fashion world.

Jade has occupied an important place in the Chinese culture more than 4.000 years ago, since the Neolithic period新时期时代.

The Oil-paper umbrellas are one of the traditional items of the Han ethnic group that originated
in China more than 1,000 years ago. 

I bet you have heard about The Spring Festival holiday. But do you know when we have started to celebrate this holiday and why it’s so important for us? Now let’s find out together.

The Mid-Autumn Festival is the second most important traditional festival in China after the Spring Festival. It is celebrated on the 15th day of the 8th LUNAR month. do you know why we call it “中秋节” in Chinese? Let’s find out together!

As one of the four great traditional Chinese festivals, the Qingming Festival already has more than 2500 years. You may have heard about the Cold Food as well, then if there are any relationships between them? Let’s find out together!

The Dragon Boat Festival has more than 2000 year’s history. Since 2008, Chinese people have enjoyed the annual public holiday of the Dragon Boat Festival. Do you know how we celebrate this holiday, let’s find out together!

Actually, most ancients couldn't afford to have a seat on horse-drawn carriages or in sedan chairs, therefore they usually walked by themselves in their cloth shoes. Cloth shoes were elaborately made.

In ancient China, the most important vehicle was the horse- drawn carriage马车.

The sedan chair can be regarded as the unique vehicle of China. It mainly has the virtue of lifting with shoulders and hands.

The middle and upper reaches 中上游 of the Yellow River comprise the Loess Plateau黄土高原. People living on the plateau高原 make use of the solid and thick loess to build unique residences called cave-dwellings.
 

Social etiquette is the behavioral norms that people observe in their daily interactions. As one of the birthplaces of world civilization, China has its unique etiquette system.

The name is a linguistic symbol used to distinguish people from each other and it is also an important component of traditional Chinese culture.

The Chinese zodiac is used to symbolize the year in which a person is born, and it is composed of twelve animals, namely rat, ox, tiger, rabbit, dragon, snake, horse, goat, monkey, rooster, dog, and pig. With twelve years.

During my teaching experience, I have found that many students haven’t heard about the 24 solar terms, hence I would like to share it with you here.

The beginning of autumn is a solar term that marks the beginning of autumn. It reminds people to pay attention to meteorological changes and agricultural production, and is also a season full of joy and harvest.

The Lantern Festival is a vibrant festival with delicious yuanxiao, guessing lantern riddles, and street performances. Evening fireworks and lanterns bring the celebration to a climax, providing a special opportunity for young people to gather and enjoy.