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Wen Yiduo: The Poet, The Martyr
Wen Ting, the great-granddaughter of Republican Era-poet Wen Yiduo, talks about her great-grandfather’s cultural and emotional legacy
物: The Ox, The Earth, and The Infinite
How the character for “ox” evolved to encompass everything within the cosmos
On the Character: 联
Learn about a character that’s been fostering connections since ancient times
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On the Character: 里
Learn all about a Chinese character that can be both close and far
When Did the Cult of Widow Chastity Start in China?
When did it become unacceptable for widows to remarry in ancient China?
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On the Character: 长
Grow your enthusiasm with the character for growth, length, and seniority
The Bizarre and Dangerous World of Ancient Chinese Weight Loss
From a weight-loss dance to diets of cacti and musk, ancient Chinese had a variety of ways to keep themselves slim
What Do Tigers Symbolize in China?
Tigers have represented bravery, strength, and authority for centuries in Chinese culture
Ancient China’s Love of Crab-Eating
China’s love of crab-eating stretches back centuries, with literati writing poems and even appointing “crab servants” to cook the delicacy
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