Yu (jade) is seen in Chinese culture as the embodiment of virtue. Sharing the same component “王”, a variation of “玉”, scores of Chinese char…

Guan means “pass” in Chinese. The concept Guanzhong, literally “among the passes,” refers to the area of central Shaanxi Province, including c…

Long (dragons) in Chinese culture are the embodiment of many virtues, including perseverance, strength, justice, inclusiveness, enterprise and independence. Proudly c…

Zhu (bamboo), a member of the “four gentlemen flowers,” represents many good virtues that a gentleman pursues in Chinese culture, including perseverance, …

The Chinese character “qiao” means “bridges.” Using materials including bamboo, vine, wood and stones, ancient Chinese developed various forms…

掩耳偷钟 yan er tou zhong Yan means “to cover” while er means “ears.” Tou, to steal; zhong means “bell.” This proverb, ta…

好酒不怕巷子深 hao jiu bupa xiangzi shen Hao means “good” while jiu refers to alcoholic drinks. Xiangzi refers to alley or hutong; shen means &ldquo…