Chinese Mythology
This mythical creature is a powerful symbol of the emperor, known for bringing good fortune.
What is a dragon?
Common greeting in Chinese.
What is 你好？
This style of dining has been around for a thousand years, characterized by a pot on the table to boil food.
The First Emperor of China who also built the Terracotta Soldiers.
Who was Qin Shi Huang 秦始皇
This Hong Kong actor and martial artist is best known for his roles in Drunken Master, Rush Hour, and Karate Kid.
Who is Jackie Chan/成龍
This concept declares the universe consists of two contrary yet complementary forces.
What is Yin and Yang?
Word for table in Chinese.
What is shūzhuō 书桌?
This style of Chinese cuisine is characterized by is numbing spicy flavor and the use of chili and peppercorn.
What is Sichuan cuisine?
This Chinese dynasty lasted from 1271-1368 and was most notably led by the Mongol Empire.
What is the Yuan dynasty?
This Taiwanese singer/songwriter is known as the King of Mandopop. He is known for combining traditional Chinese elements with Western musical elements in his music.
Who is Jay Chou/周杰倫?
This moon goddess drank the elixir of immortality and ascended to the moon. Her legend explains the origins of the Mid-Autumn Festival.
Who is Chang'e 嫦娥?
This is a character with two readings that can mean "music" or "joy".
乐 （音乐yuè，快乐lè）
This type of meal is a traditional brunch-style meal served with small plates of dumplings and small bite-sized foods.
What is dim sum?
This 1842 treaty ended the first Opium War between Britain and the Qing Dynasty, where Hong Kong was ceded to Britain.
What was the Treaty of Nanjing?
This Chinese actress of Uyghur descent is best known for her roles in Chinese dramas such as You Are My Glory《你是我的荣耀》, The Long Ballad《长歌行》，and The Legend of Anle 《安乐传》。
Who is Dilraba? 迪丽热巴
This patron goddess of the earth created mankind with clay and repaired the Pillar of Heaven. She is part of the Three Sovereigns and Five Emperors.
Who is Nüwa 女媧?
The Chinese way to say "cousin on your mother's side"
What is biǎo di/ge/jie/mei 表哥/弟/姐/妹
This Chinese cuisine is notable for its use of wild herbs from the land and sea, and its simple preparation methods include braising and stewing. It is also heavily associated with tofu.
What is Anhui cuisine?
This 1919 event was marked by student protests in Beijing against the Treaty of Versailles, bringing anti-imperialist values and an upsurge in Chinese nationalism.
What was the May Fourth Movement?
This Taiwanese idol debuted in South Korea in 2015 as the youngest member of her group. She is very well known for her visuals and her 2016 flag controversy.
Who is Tzuyu 周子瑜?
The creator god of Chinese mythology who emerged from the cosmic egg and cleaved yin from yang to create the earth and sky.
Who is Pangu 盘古?
This four letter idiom (成语) is used to describe something that is messy and disorganized.
What is luàn qī bā zāo 乱七八糟
This type of tea is traditionally produced in Yunnan Province. It goes through a complex microbial fermentation process called wet piling and is oxidized, creating a unique earthy flavor.
What is pu'er tea 普洱茶？
This event, lasting from 1850 to 1864, was led by Hong Xiuquan who claimed he was the brother of Jese Christ. It was a civil war between the Qing Dynasty and the Heavenly Kingdom of ___.
What was the Taiping Rebellion?
This Chinese singer is well known for his song 《演员》Actor, and it is one of the top viewed Chinese music videos on Youtube. He is well known for his emotional vocals and versatile music style.
Who is Joker Xue 薛之谦?