This Chinese character means “difficult,” usually used to describe problems that are hard to solve or setbacks that make a situation w…[详细]

A detail from “Gathering Vetch” by the Song artist Li Tang Photo: FILE Born in Heyang Sancheng (present-day Mengjin,…[详细]

When used as a noun, this character refers to a drawing, painting or picture; when used as a verb, it means “to draw, paint or sign.” …[详细]

Distinguished by eight colors of banners, the bannermen were professional soldier elite of the Qing Dynasty. Photo: FILE The recent…[详细]

This Chinese character means “to live.” Sometimes it means “to stay” or “in the position of.” 居安…[详细]

A detail from “Along the River During the Qingming Festival” by the Song Dynasty painter Zhang Zeduan, depicts a doctor talking to …[详细]

When used as an adjective, this character means “healthy, strong, robust or vigorous.” When used as a verb, this character means &l…[详细]

Ancient separate-serving dining can be seen in the painting “The Banquet at Hongmen,” a depiction of the famous historical event he…[详细]

This character can be both a noun and a verb. As a noun, it refers collectively to food or meals. As a verb, it means to eat. 民以…[详细]