Beyond Appearances: What a Ming Dynasty Orange Seller Teaches Us Today
Explore the timeless wisdom of Liu Ji’s Ming Dynasty satire and discover how global proverbs warn us that appearances can be deceiving.
Linguistics
Exploring China’s Miao Villages: The Meaning Behind ‘Zhai’ and Cultural Identity
Discover why Miao mountain settlements are called ‘zhai’ and how this term reflects China’s ethnic history, cultural resilience, and evolving rural landscapes.
Mandarin Unites: How China’s Official Language Bridges Regional Divides
Exploring how Mandarin bridges China’s linguistic diversity, fostering national unity and communication across regions.
Embracing ‘He’: Russian Student Explores Harmony in Cross-Cultural Dialogue
A Russian PhD student at Beijing Foreign Studies University uses music and linguistics to promote harmony in cross-cultural exchanges, embracing the Chinese ‘he’ spirit on the International Day for Dialogue among Civilizations.
From ‘Cha’ to ‘Chai’: How Tea is Pronounced Around the World
Discover how the word for ‘tea’ is pronounced in different languages and its roots in the Chinese character ‘茶’ (cha), highlighting the global influence of Chinese tea culture.