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Culture
Chinese Character for Fortune, Fate, Luck: Yùn (運)
April 3, 2013, 11:05 pmThe Chinese character 運 (yùn) is a pictophonetic character—one formed by combining a component that indicates the meaning with a component that indicates the sound.
Chinese Idiom: Greed Over Small Gains Brings Big Losses
March 27, 2013, 8:32 pm
People are advised not to covet small gains while overlooking what is worthwhile in the bigger picture.
Chinese Character for Forbearance: Rěn (忍)
March 27, 2013, 8:26 pm
The Chinese character for forbearance is formed by placing a “knife” over the “heart.”
Chinese Character for Intelligence and Cleverness: Cōng 聰
March 20, 2013, 9:17 pm
To thoroughly understand the truth of a matter, first listen, then observe well and think carefully.
Xu Yun’s Intelligent Wife
March 20, 2013, 9:12 pm
The story of Xu Yun’s wife tells us that what is important is a person’s inner beauty—a high moral character.
Chinese Character for Harmony: Hé 和
March 15, 2013, 11:40 pm
The character 和 (hé) portrays the traditional Chinese ideal of harmony between nature and humankind.
Guan Zhong: First Chinese Legalist and State Philosopher
March 12, 2013, 9:47 pm
Guan Zhong was a great prime minister in Chinese history, producing the first book on legalism.
Turn Adversities into Gifts
March 12, 2013, 5:50 am
Life’s meaning is not solely to endure adversities, nevertheless overcoming them is the necessary path to success for many people.
Famous Physician Chose to Be Anonymous Apprentice
March 7, 2013, 10:32 am
A renowned Chinese medical expert of the Han Dynasty decided to become another sage’s apprentice so he could learn even more.
Chinese Character for Law: Fǎ 法
March 6, 2013, 1:57 pm
The Chinese character 法 (fǎ) stands for law or method.
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