In Chinese culture, numbers often have profound symbolic significance and play a role that goes beyond their…
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If you’ve ever watched a Chinese costume drama such as Empresses in the Palace (甄嬛传) or Nirvana…
Embroidery, a traditional folk handicraft with a history of nearly 3,000 years in China, uses needle and…
In Qing dynasty palace dramas, besides the elaborate headdresses and colorful robes, you may also notice the…
As an essential symbol of traditional Chinese culture, lanterns (“denglong”; “灯笼” in Chinese) are renowned for their…
In ancient China, hairstyles were of vital importance for both men and women. Jet-black and thick hair…
The number 3 is both a common number and a symbol with rich connotations in Chinese culture….
The moment you mention Bing Tanghulu or Tanghulu, numerous Chinese people cannot help smiling as their memory…
In ancient China, both men and women wore long hair. There were various types of hairstyles for…
The number 1 has profound and diverse meanings in Chinese culture. From mathematics to language, from traditional…