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The Chinese yo-yo is a toy from China consisting of two equally-sized discs connected with a long axle.

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The history of Chinese Animation began in the 20th century in the Republic of China when the people became fascinated with the idea of animation. A lengthy history interlocks between the art, politics and the ever-changing economy.

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In rural China, many people are skilled in local traditional arts and among them is the art of paper cutting. As the name implies, paper cutting is the art of cutting paper designs for decoration purposes.

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If you quickly needs to learn techniques to defend yourself, then Tai Chi Chuan is NOT for you. It takes a long time to learn Tai Chi fighting and self-defense styles.

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As one of the most famous Chinese Kung Fus, Taiji chuan was originally called "Chang chuan" and "Unbroken chuan" for its smooth movements.

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The Chen family style (陳家、陳氏 or 陳式 太極拳) is the oldest and parent form of the five main tai chi chuan styles.

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Yang family style (楊氏 yángshì) tai chi chuan in its many variations is the most popular and widely practised style in the world today and the second in terms of seniority among the primary five family styles of tai chi chuan.

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The Wu family style (吳氏 or 吳家 wúshì or wújiā) t'ai chi ch'uan (taijiquan) of Wu Ch'uan-yu (Wu Quanyuo) and Wu Chien-ch'üan (Wu Jianquan) is the second most popular form of t'ai chi ch'uan in the world today.

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The Wu or Wu (Hao) style (武氏 or 武/郝氏 wǔshì or wǔ/hǎoshì) of t'ai chi ch'uan of Wu Yu-hsiang (武禹襄, 1813-1880), is a separate family style from the more popular Wu style (吳氏) of Wu Chien-ch'üan.

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The Sun style (孫氏) tai chi chuan was developed by Sun Lutang (孫祿堂, 1861-1932), who was considered expert in two other internal martial arts styles

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We introduce some basic postures of Tai Chi Chuan, including body, hand, bow stance, some basic steps.

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Stand upright with feet shoulder-width apart, toes pointing forward, arms hanging naturally at side. Look straight ahead

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On its simplest level, the Hand Form is an exercise system. However it is not what we, in western culture, usually regard as exercise.

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Chinese Kung-fu, a type of Chinese martial art, is a traditional kind of physical activity with a history thousands of years long. Now a representative element of China's culture, kung-fu was, for a long time, shrouded in mystery.

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Kites (风筝; fēnɡ zhenɡ), praised as the forerunners of modern aircrafts, are quite popular among Chinese people of all ages. On a sunny spring day, look up at the sky above any square in town and you’ll see that it’s full of kites, in a rainbow of colors and a variety of shapes and sizes.

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Peking Opera, which originated in the late 18th century, is a synthesis of music, dance, art, and acrobatics. It is the most influential and representative of all opera styles in China.

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The qípáo (旗袍; also written “ch'ipau”) is one of the most common traditional ways of dress for Chinese women. This type of dress brings a particular charm and a look of classic beauty to anyone modeling it.

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Traditional Chinese painting or calligraphy? Read on to see how the Chinese draw their names.

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Traditional Chinese Medicine

    Chinese Traditional Medicine

    Tongrentang Dru...

    Once Chinese traditional medicines are mentioned, Tongrentang is a household name both in China and all over the world. Surely, Tongrentang has created a splendid history over past 300 years.

    Chinese Painting

    Chinese Paintin...

    Chinese traditional painting dates back to the Neolithic Age about 6,000 years ago. The excavated colored pottery with painted human faces, fish, deer and frogs indicates that the Chinese began painting as far back as the Neolithic Age. Over the centuries, the growth of Chinese painting inevitably reflected the change of time and social conditions. From Primitive to Modern

    Legends and Anecdotes

    Chinese Dragon

    Chinese dragons are legendary creatures in Chinese mythology and folklore, with mythic counterparts among Japanese, Korean, Vietnamese and Turkic dragons. In Chinese art, dragons are typically portrayed as long, scaled, serpentine creatures with four legs. In contrast to European dragons that are considered evil, Chinese dragons traditionally symbolize potent and auspicious powers, particularly control over water, rainfall, and floods. In yin and yang terminology, a dragon is yang (male) and complements a yin (female) fenghuang "Chinese phoenix lord of demons".

    Entertainment

    奇妙的京剧之十

    “马前”与“马后”是戏曲界常用的术语。“马前”的意思是加快演出的速度,缩短原有的演出时间;“马后”则相反,是指放慢演出速度,延长原有演出时间。

    Festivals and Customs

    Color in Chines...

    Color in Chinese culture refers to the various colors that are considered auspicious (吉利) or inauspicious (不利). The Chinese character for color is 颜色 (Yan Se). In ancient China, the character more accurately meant color in the face. During the Tang Dynasty, Yan Se began to refer to all color. The Chinese idiom “Wu (five) Yan Liu (six) Se,” which is used to describe many colors, may also suggests colors in general.

    History and New Changes

    Different Names...

    In China, common names for China include "Zhonghua" (中华) and "Zhongguo" (中国) , while "Han" (汉) and "Tang" (唐) are common names given for the Chinese ethnicity. Other names include Huaxia, Shenzhou and Jiuzhou.

    Food

    Sweet Roasted C...

    A just tossed bag of hot nuts, maroon-brown with a sticky feel clinging to its skin, and fragrant with the aroma of toasted sugar: This is the sweet roasted Chinese chestnut.

    Travel

    Zhou Zhuang

    Zhouzhuang is 30 km in the southwest of Kunshan City and 38 km to the southeast of Suzhou in Jiangsu Province. Lying quietly by the side of Dianshan Lake near the Daguanyuan Park in Shanghai, it has

    Song and Dance

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