Interested to learn who the Han people are and what their contributions in China were? This article shares all you need to know about the Han people. For starters, it is worth noting that the Han people of China not only make up the biggest ethnic group in China, but they also make up the […]
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The three kingdoms of ancient China, also known as the San-Kuo, refer to the trio of the Chinese Warring States that followed and ruled China after the Han Dynasty was conquered. The three kingdoms ruled between 220 and 280CE. And the Han Dynasty had ruled previously between 206BCE and 220CE. During the brief disruption period
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Emperor Wei of the Sui Dynasty ruled China between 541CE and 604CE. He was also known as Wen-Di, and he was born Yang Jian. Emperor Sui was the founder of China’s first Sui Dynasty. Who Was Emperor Yang Jian/ Wen Emperor Wen was one of the most hard-working administrators and worked as a micromanager. He
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Who was emperor Taizu, what dynasty did he rule in, and what was he known for? Who Was Zhao Kuangyin? Emperor Taizu, known formerly as Zhao Kuangyin of the Grand Ancestorlived and ruled between 960 and 976CE. He was the founder of the Song or the Sung Dynasty that ruled China between 960 and 1279CE.
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Taking time to understand Chinese culture means getting yourself acquainted with the names of the important emperors, as well as the dynasties they ruled, and the impact they had on ancient China, as well as modern China. Zhu Yuanzhang was one of the big names from ancient China, and below is all you need to
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Even before the founding of the People’s Republic of China, there have been several paramount leaders that have significantly shaped the history, fates, and fortunes of the nation. Each one of these leaders played a key role in transforming China into the world power that it is today. In this write-up, we will explore the
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The 24 solar terms is a general name of the systemic set-up that includes 12 minor solar terms and 12 major solar terms. The ancient Chinese divided the circle of the yearly motion of the sun into twenty four equal segments. They then named each segment ‘a solar term’ or ‘jie qi’. These 24 solar
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There are several calendar systems that exist and they can be quite complex because there is no fixed, regular number of days or lunar months to a specific year. Generally, all calendars are based on the astronomical cycles, that is, the rotation of the Earth (a day), the orbit of the moon around the earth
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Food plays an important part in Chinese history, culture, and in any Chinese celebrations. The Chinese love to celebrate any festive season by enjoying rich, healthy, and special dishes. One of the most popular foods is Tofu, which is a high-fiber food and a great source of protein. Read on to learn more about what
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The People’s Republic of China is rich in civilization, which goes back over four thousand years. There have been many emperors in Chinese history who have had a significant effect on the demographics, governance style, and the culture of China. One of the influential emperors, who fought to maintain control over one of the most
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