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Articles on Chinese Culture, Philosophy, History and Language

Bu Xie Cotton Shoes

In modern China, amidst the stylish Italian leather pumps and Nike sneakers, the traditional Bu Xie cotton shoes remain popular with all age groups.

Buddhism in the West

The largest Buddhist monastery in the Western hemisphere...Its ancient Chinese architecture and pristine grounds are a stark contrast to the neighborhood traffic and telephone lines.

Chinese Astrology and Zodiac

What Animal of the Chinese Zodiac corresponds to your birthday? You will find more than just the back of a Chinese restaurant menu in this area...

Chinese Chopsticks

The first recorded reference to Chinese chopsticks was in Li Ji or The Book of Rites, which dates to the beginning of the Christian Era. However, it is commonly believed that the history of chopsticks is much older...

Chinese Document Boxes

These ancient boxes served important functions in everyday Chinese life... now they have become collectable antiques and beautiful additions to any modern East or Western decor.

Chinese Painting

The traditional Chinese painting is a shining artistic pearl in human history, but may have as a mysterious beginning as human life itself. Some paintings, more specifically the prehistoric rock engravings or sculptures, remain a riddle to modern people

Chinese Papercuts

The Chinese Folk Art of Papercutting

Chinese Tea Eggs

Sometimes referred to as marbelized eggs, Chinese tea eggs are pleasant to look at, simple to make, and even easier to serve.

Chinese-Pinyin-English Dictionary

A Chinese-Pinyin-English Dictionary.

Conversion utility

Pinyin to Wade-Giles to Yale conversion utility. Type in a phrase and have it converted from one romanization system to another.

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