Guqin Music: Strings, Sound and Listening
The guqin is a Chinese plucked zither with seven strings.
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Harmony in Chinese: Start with 和谐 and the Context
和谐 can mean harmony or harmonious.
Heaven and Humanity: Reading a Chinese Philosophical Theme
Chinese philosophers have explored how human life relates to heaven, nature and the wider world.
Jasmine Tea: The Chinese Name and a Fuzhou Example
茉莉花茶 is the Mandarin name for jasmine tea.
Kunqu Opera: Song, Movement and Repertoire
Kunqu is a Chinese theatrical tradition combining sung passages, recitation and choreographed movement.
Planning a Meeting with Chinese Contacts
Confirm the agenda, participants, language and time zone before a meeting.
Lucky Numbers: An Art-Historical Example of Eight
Eight appears as an auspicious number in a museum teaching account of Daoist imagery.
Oolong Tea in Chinese: 乌龙茶
乌龙茶 is the Mandarin name for oolong tea.
Chinese Paper-Cutting: Motifs, Materials and Local Context
Chinese paper-cutting creates designs by cutting or engraving paper.
Calling a Chinese Contact: Permission, Purpose and Follow-up
Identify yourself and ask whether it is a convenient time to talk.
Chinese Pottery: Understanding a Longquan Celadon Example
Longquan celadon is a ceramic tradition associated with Longquan in Zhejiang.
Pu’er Tea: A Yunnan Name and Questions for Buyers
普洱茶 is the Chinese name of Pu’er tea, associated with Yunnan.