The Four Treasures of the Study
6 november 2013
The Four Treasures of the Study are the writing tools with Chinese characters. Also known as “the Scholar’s Four Jewels”, namely, the writing brush, ink-stick, paper and ink-slab. The study got its name in the..
Ontdek meerTianjin Clapper Talk
6 november 2013
Clapper Talk or Chinese Kuaibanr is a traditional Chinese performance style in the north China. It is popular with its free style, lively language and simple rhythm. It is a kind of rhythmic talk or..
Ontdek meerRed, Chinese favorite color
6 november 2013
Chinese people like the red color a lot. China used to be called the “red country” in the past. Even now Chinese people like to refer themselves as “chi zi”, meaning the “red descendent”. Traditionally,..
Ontdek meerWhat does hua biao signify?
6 november 2013
“hua biao”(ornamental pillar) is an exquisite structure in ancient Chinese architecture. It is mostly erected in front of bridges, palaces, city walls and tombs as symbols and ornamentals. It emerged in the late period of..
Ontdek meerGift money
6 november 2013
In China, what the children expect for the Spring Festival is the gift money. And it is typically a Chinese cultural phenomenon. In some families, no one is allowed to leave after the feast on..
Ontdek meerPlaying on a swing
6 november 2013
In ancient China, playing on a swing was not only a relaxation, but it is one of the activities during the Pure Brightness Festival. The swing was invented as a tool to help the people..
Ontdek meerDoor God Portraits
6 november 2013
A door god portrait is a Chinese decoration placed on each side of the entrance to the house. It is believed to prevent the evil from entering. The custom first began in the Tang Dynasty…
Ontdek meerThe Emperor Kang Xi
5 november 2013
Kang Xi (1654-1722) was the 2nd emperor of the Qing Dynasty. His personal name was Xuanye. He was one of China’s most capable rulers. During his reign, he laid the foundation for a long period..
Ontdek meerLearn Chinese Ⅰ: Chinese Characters and Numbers
5 november 2013
Chinese characters that represent numbers also have their own special meanings. One (yi, “一”) The Chinese people believe that “one” (“一”) represents the beginning of everything. The famous ancient Chinese philosopher Laozi once said that,..
Ontdek meerLearn Chinese: the moon – Chinese Characters and Nature
5 november 2013
The ancient Chinese incorporated their observations and awareness of nature into the shapes of Chinese characters. Learn Chinese: 月(yue: “the moon”) The shape of this character is just like the meniscus. There is an ancient..
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