Tattoos of Chinese characters can be beautiful and meaningful. But, in the wrong hands, they can be inaccurate and even illegible. What are some common tattoo mistakes?

Oct 13, 2009 - Mark Brenndorfer

From the Chinese character "woman" and other related characters, what was socially expected of women, in the established Chinese tradition, can be discovered.

Sep 22, 2009 - Hsiao Ying Chang

Music therapy is a recognized tool in modern medicine but few are aware that it had its origins in Traditional Chinese Medicine where it was the first form of health care

Feb 26, 2009 - Dawn M. Smith

Chinese weddings are expensive and elaborate undertakings that serve to bind together not just the couple getting married, but also their families.

Jun 2, 2010 - Brian Cross

More than a form of writing, calligraphy is a reflection of the writer's soul and an ancient oriental art requiring concentration, patience and skill.

Mar 9, 2011 - Solange Hando

Learning the meanings of the Chinese New Year symbols is important in understanding the Chinese traditions & culture of all those of the Chinese heritage around the world

Jan 4, 2010 - Gina Youngren

There are a number of online Chinese-English dictionaries. What makes for a good online dictionary? Which Chinese dictionaries are the best?

Dec 13, 2009 - Mark Brenndorfer

One of the most important uses of the signs of the Chinese Zodiac is to determine if two people are compatible, by studying the Chinese Year of their birth.

Jan 10, 2011 - Mark Tibbits

Let kids study Chinese through these fun and informative picture books that help kids learn Chinese characters and appreciate Chinese calligraphy and artwork.

Sep 14, 2009 - Michael Jung

Resistant forms of malaria have resulted in the medical community utilizing a Traditional Chinese medical herb, Qing Hao, as key ingredient to fight malarial infections.

Aug 21, 2008 - Dawn M. Smith

On the Chinese bride's wedding day, she has her Jimmy Choos in both camps, east and west, old and new. Her dresses and her jewelry are both traditional and modern.

Dec 8, 2009 - Valery Garrett

When do Chinese years begin and end? What is the sequence of signs? How are the zodiac signs divided and do they relate at all to western astrology equivalents?

Jan 22, 2010 - Aleksandra Sekinger

Because the Chinese language is phonetic many things are symbolic because the word sounds the same as something thought to be lucky.

Feb 10, 2010 - Valery Garrett

Tracing Chinese ancestors can be difficult. Here are tips for starting a Chinese ancestry search, especially understanding Chinese names.

Feb 20, 2009 - Rita Marshall

In the years up to the mid 20th century, Chinese children would wear many types of hat from infancy up to early teens to protect from harm and foster success.

Jan 19, 2010 - Valery Garrett

A set of nice pots and pans is a common wedding gift for many young couples. The frying pan in the set, however, may not be welcomed by a traditional family.

Oct 20, 2009 - Joseph Leung

Chinese food is known for its spices, but Sichuan food is the hottest in China. From the best hot pot recipes to spicy dumplings learn about these Chinese foods.

Oct 14, 2009 - Eric Blankenburg

Seven Must-Listen Selections From the Middle Kingdom

Jun 15, 2011 - Peter Baird

Learn all about the personality and traits of a person born in the Year of the Rooster. Rooster years are 1933, 1945, 1957, 1969, 1981, 1993, 2005 and 2017.

Aug 27, 2010 - Tami Nicholson

The Chinese system of taking a pulse is quite complicated and exact in nature. It takes a close diagnostic look at the patient and their individual organs.

May 23, 2010 - Christen Peattie