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Foot Binding in China: A Tradition That Left Its Mark on History and Humanity
For centuries, one of the most haunting symbols of beauty in Chinese history was something few would dare to call beautiful today: bound feet. Known as “lotus feet,” this tradition altered the lives—and bones—of millions of women. Tiny, arched, and…
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Meet The Four Great Beauties of Ancient China – Part 2 (Diao Chan – Yang Guifei)
Diao Chan 貂蟬 is the only Great Beauty who has no historical records. She became a legendary figure after being portrayed as a heroic figure in the “Romance of the Three Kingdoms,”(Aff.link) a famous work of Chinese literature.
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How to Feng Shui Your Bathroom – Feng Shui Hacks for a Positive Energy Bathroom
Every area of your house, including the bathroom, has great significance for Feng Shui, the ancient Chinese way of balancing the flow of energy. Often underappreciated, the bathroom is a place where its design and purpose allow energy, or “Chi,” to…
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11 Feng Shui Benefits That Will Transform Your Life (From Sleep to Success!)
Have you ever felt like your home environment could be doing more to support your well-being? Feng shui, the ancient Chinese practice of harmonizing energy flow, offers a powerful approach to creating a space that nourishes your mind, body, and…
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Meet The Four Great Beauties of Ancient China – Part 1 (Xi Shi – Wang Zhaojun)
A long time ago, in ancient China, there were four beautiful women who are now known as the “Four Great Beauties” 四大美女 (Sì Dà Meĭnǚ). They were said to be the most beautiful ladies in ancient China. Each of them…
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An Old Chinese Fable about The Power of Unwavering Faith
This time I will share with you a fable from the book “Leaves From My Chinese Scrapbook “by Henry Balfour (as always, you can find the link to this book at the end of the article). Based on Confucius’ teachings,…
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Top 5 Famous Historic Buildings in China
With its thousands of years of history since the ancient dynasties to current hypermodern China, numerous Chinese architectures have been developed from simple villages to mesmerizing religious pagodas to massive imperial palatial complexes. However, some of them shone brighter than…
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The Fearless Feminist of China: The Life and Legacy of Qiu Jin
Qiu Jin was born in 1875, during the final decades of the Qing dynasty—a time of deep unrest in China. Foreign interference, internal rebellions, and the decline of imperial rule created a nation in crisis. This turbulent environment became the…
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Hungry Ghost Festival (History, Legends, Activities, and Things to Avoid )
The Hungry Ghost Festival is one of the Chinese major festivals that is focused on venerating the ancestors, just like other festivals like the famous Qingming Festival (Tomb Sweeping Festival) and the Double Ninth Festival.The Hungry Ghost Festival is also…
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The Biggest Challenges in learning Chinese for English speakers
Mandarin Chinese has a reputation for being a very difficult language to learn. Chinese as a language is radically different than Western languages like English, Spanish, and German, which shares a common ancestry and uses the same alphabet. So, if…
