The Year of the Pig In Style
As many of you may know, 2019 is the Year of the Pig according to the Chinese Lunar New Year. We’re
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One Rice Meal for a Thousand Gold (一饭千金)
Long long ago in ancient China, there was a young boy named Han Xin (韩信) who came from humble beginnings.
The Origin of a Chinese Idiom: One Rice/Meal Thousand Gold
The Origin of a Chinese Idiom: One Rice/Meal Thousand Gold (成语故事）：一饭千金 Long long ago in ancient China, there was a young
Tiger Balm: Legend in a Jar
I’m sure that many of you have heard of or used tiger balm in the past. If not, tiger balm
Decrypting the Mahjong Scene from Crazy Rich Asians + How to Play Mahjong
Even if you haven’t seen Crazy Rich Asians, you have probably heard about Mahjong (麻将) and know that it is
China, Hypebeast Central
In the past few decades, China has established itself as one of the most powerful countries. Its economy has exploded,
China’s Mogao Caves (莫高窟)
One of the most interesting and underrated places to visit in China are the Mogao Caves or 莫高窟 in Chinese,
Chinese Folktales II: The Death of Qū Yuán 屈原-The Story Behind the Dragon Boat Festival
On the fifth day of the fifth lunar month, the day of the Dragon Boat Festival (Duānwǔ jié 端午节), people
Chinese: A Language of Pictures
Like many languages created in early civilizations, Chinese started out as pictures and symbols to represent certain objects and ideas.
Chinese Folk Tales: The Lost Horse (A Blessing in Disguise) – 塞翁失馬
Have you ever had a blessing in disguise? Coming from a Chinese-American household, it is not uncommon to have Chinese