ChineseTeacherBobo·1d agoGolden Ginkgo: China’s magical autumn sightLearn the Chinese word for ginkgo
Alex Chen·3d agoEnglish Di Zi Gui 弟子規 — A Rhyming and Rhythmic TranslationA few years ago, I did a book summary on Di Zi Gui (弟子規), also called Guide to a Happy Life. It has been one of the most influential books…
InThe Story WellbyAmian Xie·3d agoRomance of the Three Kingdoms — a Window into Chinese CultureMany years ago, when I was a graduate student in Taipei, my American English conversation teacher asked our class a question: “If you could…
MysticFate · Chinese Astrology·4d agotwenty-eight lunar mansions — a plain-English lookA very old layer: the sky divided into 28 segments, each with a name and a quality. It predates the stem-branch system in some form and it…
MysticFate · Chinese Astrology·Oct 29Clash is a relational flag, not a verdict — a plain-English lookWhen an almanac says today clashes the Tiger, it means today’s branch opposes the branch of a Tiger year. It is not a judgement on people…
黑大帅·Oct 28The Chinese Folk Story That Explains Why Dogs Sleep At The Foot Of The Bed一个解释为何狗总睡在床脚的中国民间故事In rural China, dogs aren’t pets. They’re spiritual bodyguards.在中国农村，狗不是宠物，而是守护灵魂的卫士。
Rebecca Graf·Oct 283 Cultural Differences Between China and the United StatesIt is always interesting to study other cultures, and it is extremely important to do just that if you are going to have interactions with…
Alicia D.·Oct 27Your Chinese Zodiac’s Helpers and Challengers: Horse to PigFrom Horse to Pig, a traditional Chinese look at supportive relationships, hidden friction and the small folk customs associated with each…
Mason·Oct 27Why Two BaZi Calculators Can Give You Different Results for the Same Birth DateThe problem isn’t always a calculation error. Sometimes, two calculators are answering slightly different questions.
Qi Yi Crystal 騏藝逸品·Oct 26Five Elements and Chinese Zodiac Bracelets, ExplainedA Five Elements (Wu Xing) bracelet is a crystal bracelet whose bead colours are chosen to match the traditional colour families of Wood…
