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？
Written by Wu Chengen in the 16th century, this famous novel is a fictionalized recount of the monk Xuanzang's pilgrimmage to India for Buddhist scripture. It features Sun Wukong, Tang Sanzang, Zhu Bajie, Sha Wujing, and Bai Longma. This novel tells their story and exploits on their journey to a mythical India.
What is The Journey to the West 《西游记》
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 work was written in the 14th century by Luo Guanzhong, and it is a historical retelling of the end of the Han dynasty. It focuses on the three powers that eventually made up the Three Kingdoms period: Cao Wei, Shu Han, and Eastern Wu. This novel has thousands of characters and is equated to the Chinese Lord of the Rings.
What is Romance of the Three Kingdoms《三国演义》
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 novel was written by Cao Xueqin in the 18th century and it follows the aristocratic Jia family through the eyes of Jia Baoyu.
What is Dream of the Red Chamber《红楼梦》
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 novel was written in the Ming Dynasty and is attributed to Shi Nai'an. It is about 108 outlawed spirits who rebel against the government, robbing the rich and helping the poor.
What is Water Margin《水浒传》
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 Ming dynasty novel begins with King Zhou insulting the goddess Nu Wa by writing an insulting poem about her beauty, which then drives her to plot his destruction.
What is The Investiture of the Gods《封神演义》
This event, lasting from 1850 to 1864, was led by Hong Xiuquan who claimed he was the brother of Jesus 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?