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      White Horse Temple in Luoyang - China's First Buddhist Temple

      March 10, 2026 · Travel China
      今年是马年,我们来说一个和马有关的旅游景点——洛阳白马寺。它是中国最早的佛教寺院,已经有将近两千年的历史。 This year is the Year of the Horse, so...

      3 Chinese Horse Stories That Reveal Ancient Wisdom

      February 26, 2026 · Language Insight
      今年是马年,我们来了解一些中国古代和马相关的有趣故事。 This year is the Year of the Horse, so let’s learn a few...

      Why is China called Zhongguo/中国?

      February 20, 2026 · Language Insight
      你知道中国为什么叫“中国”吗? Do you know why China is called “China”? 其实,在很久以前,中国并不管自己叫“中国”。因为相比国家的名字,人们更关...

      Celebrating the year of the horse:Understanding the Horse in Chinese Culture

      February 19, 2026 · Traditions and legends
      今年是马年。说到马,中国人会想到速度、力量和勇气。古代没有汽车和火车,人们出门、打仗、送信都要骑马,所以马一直是人类重要的伙伴。 This year is the Year of the...

      winter solstice(Dongzhi)

      December 21, 2025 · Traditions and legends
      Shorten the days, warm the heart, andwelcome the return of light. The Winter Solstice (Dongzhi)...

      Orchids:A Chinese cultural icon

      December 12, 2025 · Traditions and legends
      Orchids are not just flowers, they symbolizepurity, patriotism, and sincere friendship in Chinese...

      Chrysanthemums - A Chinese cultural icon

      December 5, 2025 · Traditions and legends
      Chrysanthemums are not just flowers, theyreflect an attitude: remain calm, independent, and not...

      Pine trees - A Chinese cultural icon

      November 28, 2025 · Traditions and legends
      Discover the cultural meaningbehind one of China’s most iconic trees — the pine. In this...

      Bamboo:A Chinese Culture Icon

      November 21, 2025 · Traditions and legends
      Far more than just a panda’sfavorite snack, bamboo is one of the most important cultural symbols...

      The plum blossom:A Chinese Culture Icon

      November 14, 2025 · Traditions and legends
      Theplum blossom — pure, resilient, and full of hope — has long been a beloved symbol in Chinese...

      The Peony and Luoyang

      November 7, 2025 · Traditions and legends
      She defied an empress—and became a legend 🌸 Discover the story of the peony, China’s “Queen of...

      The Double Ninth Festival

      October 28, 2025 · Traditions and legends
      “Climb high, admire flowers, and celebrate long life!” The Double Ninth Festival (Chongyang...

      Prefabricated Dishes

      October 14, 2025 · Everyday China
      From instant convenience to heated debates—discover why China’s prefabricated dishes are stirring...

      The Mid-Autumn Festival

      October 6, 2025 · Traditions and legends
      The moon is so big and round 🌕✨ Welcome to the Mid-Autumn Festival, one of China’s most beloved...

      Diaochan: The Beauty Who Made theMoon Hide

      July 30, 2025 · Traditions and legends
      “She was so beautiful, even the moon hid behind the clouds.” Meet Diaochan, one of China’s...

      Xishi, the Beauty Who Made Fish Sink

      July 22, 2025 · Traditions and legends
      “She was so beautiful, even fish forgot how to swim !” Meet Xishi, one of China’s legendary...

      Wang Zhaojun The Beauty Who Made Geese Fall

      July 15, 2025 · Traditions and legends
      "She was so beautiful, even wild geese forgot how to fly!" Wang Zhaojun, one of the Four Great...

      Yang Guifei the ancient Chinese beauty

      July 4, 2025 · Traditions and legends
      “She was so beautiful, even flowers got shy ” Meet Yang Guifei, one of China’s legendary Four...

      Youth Retirement Home

      June 27, 2025 · Everyday China
      "A Retirement Home... for YoungPeople?!" Yes, you heard that right. The "Youth Retirement Home...

      Fearless Like a Newborn Calf:A Chinese Idiom

      June 20, 2025 · Language Insight
      A cow is supposed to be afraid of atiger... right? But what if it’s a newborn calf? Well, this...
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      • White Horse Temple in Luoyang - China's First Buddhist Temple

        March 10, 2026 · Travel China
        今年是马年,我们来说一个和马有关的旅游景点——洛阳白马寺。它是中国最早的佛教寺院,已经有将近两千年的历史。 This year is the Year of the Horse, so let’s talk about a tourist site connected with horses — White Horse Temple in Luoyang. It is the earliest Buddhist temple in China and has a history of nearly two thousand years. 东汉时期,皇帝派人去西方寻找佛教经典。在路...
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        3 Chinese Horse Stories That Reveal Ancient Wisdom

        February 26, 2026 · Language Insight
        今年是马年,我们来了解一些中国古代和马相关的有趣故事。 This year is the Year of the Horse, so let’s learn a few interesting stories from ancient China that relate to horses. 一、伯乐相马 Bole Judging Horses 春秋时期,有一个人叫伯乐。他很会看马,能知道马的好坏。有一次,有人带了一匹看起来很普通的马来找他。别人都说这匹马不好,但伯乐仔细观察后,发现这匹马非常有潜力。结果,这匹马跑得很快,每天可以跑一千里。 During the...
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        Why is China called Zhongguo/中国?

        February 20, 2026 · Language Insight
        你知道中国为什么叫“中国”吗? Do you know why China is called “China”? 其实,在很久以前,中国并不管自己叫“中国”。因为相比国家的名字,人们更关心的是朝代的名字。比如,秦朝、汉朝、唐朝…… In fact, a long time ago, the country did not call itself “Zhōngguó” (China). Compared with the name of the state, people cared more about the name of the ruling dynasty — for...
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