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Introduction Polyphonic characters, known in Chinese as duōyīnzì (多音字), are characters that carry two or more pronunciations. Each pronunciation often […]

In the ancient Chinese philosophy of Wuxing, or the Five Elements, Earth holds a deeply significant role. It is not

In imperial China, eunuchs lived under a system where their economic conditions varied dramatically. While a handful of high-ranking eunuchs

In Chinese culture, Fulushou (福禄寿) refers to three beloved deities, each representing a core wish in life: happiness (Fu), prosperity

Introduction In the folk traditions of northern China, particularly in the northeast, people have long believed in a group of