China - Culture
Mysterious Chinese Characters (17): Ru
Feb 19, 2009, 9:00 am儒 (rú) is part of the character for “Confucianism”, and is also used for “Confucian scholar”. The meaning becomes apparent by looking at its composition.
Stories from Ancient China: Knowledge is Inexhaustible
Feb 19, 2009, 9:00 amXue Tan learned singing from teacher Qin Qing and eventually asked his teacher to let him return home. Through this, he learned a great lesson in humility.
Mysterious Chinese Characters (16): Ren
Feb 13, 2009, 5:00 amThe Chinese character 'ren', consists of two components, and represents man's correct ethical conduct in the world.
Stories from Ancient China: Han Qi's Great Forgiveness
Feb 13, 2009, 5:00 amHan Qi was Duke of Weiguo and also Prime Minister during the Song Dynasty, and showed great forgiveness in exercising his authority.
Mysterious Chinese Characters (15): Dao
Jan 27, 2009, 7:00 amThe character Dao shows that the complexity of Chinese characters does not derive only from the almost inscrutable number of them, but also because of the many different meanings each character conceals.
Stories from Ancient China: A Tiny Advantage has Far-reaching Consequences
Jan 27, 2009, 7:00 amDuring the Qing Dynasty, under the reign of emperor Kang Xi Xinhai, a woman tells the lesson she learnt after her husband's death.
China Welcomes the Year of Ox
Jan 26, 2009, 9:00 pmChina welcomes the year of the ox with fairs, festivals, and children's activities
Stories from Ancient China: Du Lide Ignores Criticism and Berating
Jan 14, 2009, 8:00 pmDu Lide was the prince’s private tutor and known for his compassion, forgiveness and tolerance in his private and public life.
Stories From Ancient China: Undivided Concentration Leads to Success
Jan 8, 2009, 7:00 pmAncient Chinese folklore urges to concentrate on one event to get to the goal. All distracting thoughts must be set aside.
In Chinese Culture, A Journey through Heaven and Hell
Dec 22, 2008, 7:00 amAs is prevalent in Western religions and worldviews, Chinese culture also believes in the existence of a soul in a living being.
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