Origin of the 12 Animals of the Chinese Zodiac 十二生肖的由来
Dragon, the traditional symbol and mascot of the Chinese people, falls in the third category: mythological creatures. The symbol of the Chinese nation is actually made up and does not exist in nature. It is an animal of luck…
Chinese Architecture: Wooden Architecture of the Dong Minority中国建筑：侗族木构建筑
The Dong national district is crisscrossed by streams, so storm-proof bridges can be found in almost every village, and some have more than one. It not only can keep out wind…
Chinese brands Top 10: Changyu 张裕酒业
Changyu posted year-on-year gains of 77% last year. This 1892 Chinese wine manufacture is the industry leader in a growing market. Changyu specializes in upscale wine brands produced…
24 Solar Terms 二十四节气
From the names for the 24 solar terms, we can see that their division follows the changing seasons and climates. Among them, Start of Spring, Start of Summer, Start…
Features of Chinese Architecture: Geomancy Concepts 中国建筑特点：风水的概念
The use of certain colors, numbers and the cardinal directions in traditional Chinese architecture reflected the belief in a type of immanence, where the nature of a thing could…
