Chinese Culture

Pandas are the face of the World Wildlife Federation. As one of the most endangered species in the world, these animals have become one of the most popular attractions at zoos.

Mandarin is a Chinese dialect, spoken in Beijing and other parts of China. Before I went to Beijing, China, I wanted to learn some basic words, so that I can communicate with the locals,...

The Great Wall of China was constructed over a period of 2,000 years from brick, earth, stone and wood, depending on the technology of the time of construction. The Great Wall is over 5,500 miles...

Chinese jade has been used as a medium for carved sculptures and jewelry. It has become a symbol of beauty and elegance, as well as one of prosperity and thriving for those who believe in Chinese...

If you are planning to move to China or have already moved to China learning the language of Mandarin Chinese will be very advantageous to you and make your life much easier. One of the easiest...

Want to know how to use Lucky Bamboo for Feng Shui? Feng Shui, the ancient Chinese art of placement, uses certain objects called Feng Shui cures to enhance the flow of positive life force energy...

'Happy New Year' is said throughout the world, and is something that holds the same meaning no matter who you are, what you are, or where you are from. Learning how to say happy new year in other...

Chinese names and Chinese symbols have become popular on t-shirts and banners. To write my name in Chinese or spell my name in Chinese takes a little effort, practice, and patience. The Chinese...

Chinese can be one of the more difficult languages to learn, precisely because it uses a completely different letter system. However, learning to draw Chinese characters can be a very rewarding...

Did you know that the easiest thing to break in a fight is your knuckles which is about 90% of what self defence fights are made of. People may be able to land a pretty hard hit but if you break...

Learn how to write & pronounce the Chinese symbol (character) for "t-shirt" in this free Chinese language lesson on video.

Learn how to write the word "snake" in Chinese symbols with expert tips on animal Chinese characters in this free video clip.

Learn how to write the word "deer" in Chinese symbols with expert tips on animal Chinese characters in this free video clip.

Get an introduction to flower Chinese symbols with expert tips on Chinese characters in this free video language lesson.

Write Chinese characters today! Learn how to write in Chinese characters through poetry in this free video series on foreign language.

Write Chinese characters today! Learn how to write "snow" in Chinese characters through poetry in this free video series on foreign language.

There is no simple way to state the importance of Chi Gong, which is also written as "Qigong." This is an important form of Tai Chi that has come from ancient Chinese civilizations. Qigong, or Chi...

The Chinese New Year lasts for 15 days and culminates with the Chinese Lantern Festival. This festival, which occurs on the 15th day of the first lunar month, dates back to the Han Dynasty. Today,...

The Dragon Boat Festival is a spring celebration which began as a way to ward off the spread of disease which accompanies summer. Over time, the festival broadened to honor the death of Qu Yuan,...

Serving tea, China's national drink, is a sign of respect at a Chinese wedding. That's why many couples include this tradition as an important part of their special day.

A lion dance is often performed at Chinese weddings to bring the newlyweds good luck and ward off evil spirits.