In ancient times, Chinese used plant leaves or bird feather as a fan to create a breeze in summer. This was the most primitive form of the fan. The first real fan was made back in the era of Yao and Shun thousands of years ago. The fan has constituted an important part of Chinese [...]
It is probably hard to find a more economic and easier gift idea than sending greeting cards. Thanks to the Internet and the invention of e-cards, with just one click, your greetings and blessings can be delivered to your friends or families to every corner of the world in seconds. There are tons of websites [...]
You may have found a lot of stone carving crafts in China and some other oriental countries, but hardly have you ever seen any rubber crafts. Why so? There are historical and traditional reasons. The first use of stone can be traced back to thousands of years ago, when ancient Chinese made stone weapons to [...]
List of the most used Chinese surnames (last names) and the meanings behind them, in ranking order of popularity: Li n. 1: Chinese plum 2: judge 3: a star’s name Wang n. 1: emperor 2: king 3: prince 4: court 5: dynasty 6: chief 7: grandfather; grandmother 8: ruler 9: champion Zhang n. 1: proposal [...]
Choosing a baby name for the baby girl or baby boy is one of a few most important decisions by parents. This is no difference for Chinese parents. Months before the baby is born, they look up dictionaries, talk to friends and even consult specialists in order to get a perfect baby name. How are [...]
The Chinese language is widely rated as one of the most difficult languages in the world. But still, more and more people start to learn Chinese. Why is the Chinese language getting so popular these days? In fact, people who learn Chinese have different reasons: Business Reasons to Learn Chinese I have Chinese partners who [...]
In Chinese culture the last name is the same for all family members, and usually is only one syllable. There are more first names than last in China. It isn’t unusual for a man to introduce himself by his last name even in a casual situation because there are more than a billion first names. [...]
Chinese seal carvings are an ancient art that combines calligraphy and engraving. Chinese seal carvings, or Chinese chops, evolved from a practical need to be able to affix a signature to documents and carvings. But these custom stamps became an art form as well as a practical devise, with its intricate Chinese calligraphy and beautiful [...]
Chinese crafts and folk arts date back several centuries. The Chinese culture has a deep reverence for art and beauty. Early Chinese art used themes based on the natural environment and enjoyment of the landscape. Many of the traditional Chinese crafts and folk arts incorporate these themes. Chinese arts and crafts emphasise simplicity and are [...]
The Chinese calendar is ancient and dates back over 4,000 years. The government uses the western, or Gregorian, style for its daily Chinese calendar, but the Chinese lunar calendar is followed for festivals and in some communities. More than twenty-five percent of world population uses it, as well as celebrates Chinese New Year. The Chinese [...]