Chinese writing is logographic, that is, every symbol either represents a word or a minimal unit of meaning. When I write the character , it not only has a sound, niu, it has a meaning, “cow.” Only a ...

Of course, a written language needs to convey ideas as well as things, so another group of characters illustrate abstract concepts such as one 一, two 二, above 上 and below 下.

The Chinese Lunar New Year, beginning on January 29, 2025, marks the Year of the Snake, symbolizing wisdom and transformation ...

The Year of the Snake is one of the 12 Chinese zodiac signs, and it's slithering with mystery, intrigue, adaptability and ...

Editor's note: Traditional arts and crafts are supreme examples of Chinese cultural heritage ... East China's Shandong province was not only a symbol of the pinnacle of feudal power in ancient ...