Chinese Culture & History

    Common Words in Chinese Writing Symbol

    Below are some words and phrases in English along with Chinese symbol writing for each. Note, these characters are shown in the standard simplified version, called Kaiti.Common Words in Chinese Symbol WritingAngelAttitudeBalanceCelebrateFortunateFriendshipHappinessLoveMeditationPeaceSpirit

    What’s Chinese Symbol Meanings

    Although educating ourselves on cultural symbols is a key to unlock a culture’s vibrant, deeper meaning – it’s a good idea to research the culture itself to get a more comprehensive understanding of their traditions, history and community. Researching Continue Reading

    Chinese Horoscope Symbols

    Chinese give utmost importance to horoscope. It is based on the Chinese astronomy developed during Han dynasty and Chinese calendar. The horoscope in Chinese culture is very different from the western concept of horoscope. It is associated with the Continue Reading

    Useful Chinese Symbol in Writing

    There are tens of thousands of different characters in the Chinese writing system. Most of these have been dropped due to lack of use over the centuries. Today, knowledge of about 4,000 symbols conveys most messages. Chinese writing Continue Reading

    Chinese Astrology Symbols

    The years are grouped under 12 animal designations.Astrology is certainly one of the most ancient philosophies still in existence in China. Some estimate it to be more than 3,000 years old but recent study of more esoteric beliefs place it Continue Reading

    Chinese Culture : Sixi Wawa中国文化之四喜娃娃

    A popular saying goes that the four-happiness baby figurine was designed by Xie Jin, a talented scholar from Jiangxi Province during the early Ming Dynasty. Folklore has it that once the emperor had all the imperial scholars make handicrafts Continue Reading

    Do you know the Culture of Chinese Family Name

    Containing profound connotations, Chinese family name culture is a treasure house for studying history, ethnology, ethnography, genetics and sociology. If you want get a useful name for free, you can send us E-mail: hjChinese@hujiang.com. When the Chinese meet Continue Reading

    The origin of Chinese last names(family names/surnames)

    Chinese family name can made by your English name. If the English spelling of your last name is different from that of the table, please send us a note and we will add that to our table. If you don’t Continue Reading

    The Chinese precious Jade——Pixiu Jade中国国宝玉石——翡翠貔貅

       貔貅是中国非常有名的浴室。很多喜欢把它买回家放到家里,祈求财富。也有很多人喜欢买它佩戴在身上消灾。现在有很多人都知道貔貅是一个消灾驱邪的玉石。    Chinese Jade has a very respect status in the world, and Pixiu is a kind of dragon in old Chinese tale. Today, we will talk about a kind of jade in China and also to understand what Continue Reading

    Peking Opera Facial Make-up京剧脸谱

    Beijing opera types of facial makeup in operas, is a special feature of a national cosmetic.As each historical figure or a certain type of person has an approximate spectral type, like sing, play music to the music, Continue Reading