In ancient China, marriage was not only a personal choice but a social obligation regulated by the state. The age […]
In the past few decades, with China rejoining the global stage, Western holidays like Christmas and Valentine’s Day have become […]
Exile, as a form of punishment, dates back to the ancient times, with its roots planted firmly in the pre-Qin […]
In the late Qing Dynasty, the case of Yang Naiwu and Xiao Baicai became one of the “Four Famous Cases” […]
In ancient China, the phrase “学富五车” (xué fù wǔ chē), which means “learning as deep as five carriages,” was often […]
If you’ve ever read ancient Chinese literature or watched historical dramas, you’ve probably come across the term “堂堂七尺男儿” (táng táng […]
When you think of the Mid-Autumn Festival, what comes to mind? Mooncakes, glowing lanterns, family reunions under a big, bright […]
When your smartwatch battery dies or your phone’s nowhere in sight, you might glance at the sun like an ancient […]
Happy New Year! Or is it? Before you pop the champagne or light up firecrackers, let’s clear up one thing: […]
When was the last time you wrote a date and thought, “Wow, that’s a nice, modern, globally standardized Gregorian calendar”? […]
When you dive into classic Chinese literature like Romance of the Three Kingdoms, it’s easy to get lost in the […]
If you ever thought Mandarin was the Chinese language, buckle up—because we’re diving into a linguistic rollercoaster that spans centuries, […]
If you’ve ever fantasized about time-traveling to ancient China, slipping into a flowing hanfu, and striking up a convo with […]
Ever read about ancient Chinese heroes downing bowl after bowl of wine like it’s water and wonder—how on earth did […]
When you hear the phrase “eat tea”, you might think someone made a translation mistake. After all, we drink tea, […]
Have you ever wondered how a humble chili pepper, native to the Americas, became the fiery soul of Chinese cuisine? […]
Hotpot, a beloved dish in China, has become synonymous with comfort and community dining. From the snowy north to the […]
When we sit down to a meal, it’s easy to assume that the way we eat – whether with chopsticks […]
When you think of ancient Chinese cuisine, you might picture exotic spices, rich broths, and savory meats. But what about […]
In the classic Chinese novel Water Margin (水浒传), the heroic outlaws of Liangshan Marsh are notorious for their love of […]
In the classic Chinese novel Water Margin, one of the key characters, Wu Dalang, is known for selling a type […]
Have you ever wondered how many meals ancient Chinese people ate in a day? If you’re used to the standard […]
