Culture
This symbol represents balance between opposite forces in Chinese philosophy.
What is Yin and Yang?
During Chinese weddings, this color is avoided because it symbolizes mourning.
What is white?
These long noodles eaten during birthdays symbolize longevity.
What are longevity noodles (changshou mian)?
This person is the current paramount leader and President of the PRC.
Who is Xi Jinping?
This animal is the only mythical creature in the 12-year Chinese zodiac cycle.
What is the Dragon?
This ancient system of belief combines philosophy, religion, and ancestor worship and influenced Chinese governance.
What is Confucianism?
This traditional medicine practice involves inserting thin needles into specific body points to balance energy.
What is Acupuncture?
This preservation technique involves fermenting soybeans to create products like soy sauce.
What is fermentation?
This founder of the People’s Republic of China led the Communist Revolution.
Who is Mao Zedong?
This animal starts the Chinese zodiac cycle.
What is the Rat?
This famous Chinese philosophy focuses on living in harmony with nature
What is Daoism (Taoism)?
The Dragon Boat Festival commemorates this ancient poet.
Who is Qu Yuan?
This spicy cuisine comes from a Chinese province known for bold flavors and peppers.
What is Sichuan cuisine?
This famous Chinese female warrior is the subject of a popular legend and Disney movie.
Who is Mulan?
People born in the Year of this animal are said to be loyal, honest, and protective.
What is the Dog?
This traditional Chinese instrument has 21 strings and is often played by plucking.
What is the guzheng?
This traditional custom involves setting off firecrackers at midnight to welcome the new year.
What is scaring away evil spirits (or welcoming the New Year)?
This Chinese tea, partially oxidized, falls between green and black tea.
What is oolong tea?
This famous Chinese basketball player played in the NBA for the Houston Rockets.
Who is Yao Ming?
This zodiac animal is known for being calm, gentle, and artistic.
What is the Goat (Sheep)?
This traditional performance art combines music, vocal performance, mime, dance, and acrobatics.
What is Peking Opera?
This practice, often called "wind-water," is used to harmonize individuals with their surrounding environment.
What is Feng Shui?
This dish, famous worldwide, originated in Beijing and is known for crispy skin.
What is Peking duck?
This empress became the only female ruler in China’s imperial history.
Who is Empress Wu Zetian?
Each zodiac year is paired with one of these five natural elements.
What are Wood, Fire, Earth, Metal, and Water?