The Zhou Dynasty was the third dynasty of China, founded by King Wu of Zhou, who overthrew Di Xin, the last emperor of the previous Shang Dynasty. This marked the end of the Shang’s 554-year rule. Zhou Dynasty is the longest in Chinese history, ruling for a total of 790 years. However, this […]
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Filial Piety is the core Chinese Family Ideology. It is a foundational value in Chinese culture, forming the basis of family structure and behaviour. As the saying goes, “Filial piety comes first among all virtues.” This virtue lies at the heart of Chinese family values. What is Filial Piety? In Chinese, filial piety is pronounced
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Shang Dynasty 商朝 [1,600 BC – 1,046 BC] The Shang Dynasty is the second dynasty of China, founded by King Shang Tang, who overthrew Jie, the last king of the previous Xia Dynasty. Jie is known for his tyranny and brutality, officially replaced the Xia’s 470-year rule. The name “Shang” comes from a tribe of
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Do you know how Chinese names work? How Chinese name their kids? Today, let’s explore something that every Chinese person possesses: their name. How Chinese names work? While names are not exclusive to Chinese culture, a Chinese name has distinct characteristics. I have contemplated whether to delve into this subject, as its history and evolutionary
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Xia Dynasty 夏朝 [2,070 BC – 1,600 BC] China First Dynasty – Xia. We have learned in the past article that there are several sizable kingdoms existed before the Xia, but Xia is the only one that successfully laid claim to the title of dynasty. Why was that? In my opinion, the previous kingdoms
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Who are the Chinese people? What is the meaning of “Descendants of Yan and Huang,” also known as “Yan Huang Zisun” [炎黄子孙] ? This concept is important to better understand the Chinese people. First, who are the “Chinese” or Chinese People? Does it refer to the citizens of China only? There are at least 56
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We know that the Xia Dynasty is recognized as China’s first dynasty, dating back to around 2070 BC to 1600 BC. However, there are archaeological sites that predate the Xia Dynasty, which appear to have controlled vast territories. These sites also exhibit a well-organized social structure and advanced technologies. They represent among China earliest civilizations
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We know the Chinese have a deep admiration for dragons, as they often being regarded as the Descendants of Dragon. Do you know when the China first dragon appeared in Chinese culture? There are several reasons why dragons hold such a special place in Chinese tradition. Just look at the image on the right—the
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