Lin or 林 - The Roots of Chinese Surnames: Exploring Heritage and History
Discover the rich origins, history, and enduring legacy of the Lin (林) surname.
Chen or 陈 - The Roots of Chinese Surnames: Exploring Heritage and History
Discover the rich origins, history, and enduring legacy of the Chen (陈) surname.
Li or 李 - The Roots of Chinese Surnames: Exploring Heritage and History
Discover the rich origins, history, and enduring legacy of the Li (李) surname.
Huang or 黄 - The Roots of Chinese Surnames: Exploring Heritage and History
Discover the rich origins, history, and enduring legacy of the Huang (黄) surname, tracing its roots and its impact on culture and heritage.
Love Poem Ci 卜算子 | I Live at River-source
卜算子·我住长江头 李之仪 (1048 — 1127) 我住长江头,君住长江尾。 日日思君不见君,共饮长江水。 此水几时休,此恨何时已。 只愿君心似我心,定不负相思意。 Song of Divination: I Live at River-source Li Zhiyi...
Poem 望岳 | Gazing at Mount Dai
望岳 杜甫 (712 — 770) 岱宗夫如何?齐鲁青未了。 造化钟神秀,阴阳割昏晓。 荡胸生曾云,决眦入归鸟。 会当凌绝顶,一览众山小。 Gazing at Mount Dai Du Fu (712 – 770) Whatever is this Elder Dai?...
Poem 使至塞上 | An Official Reaches the Frontier Fortress
使至塞上 王维 (701 — 761) 单车欲问边,属国过居延。 征蓬出汉塞,归雁入胡天。 大漠孤烟直,长河落日圆。 萧关逢候骑,都护在燕然。 An Official Reaches the Frontier Fortress Wang Wei (701 – 761) A...
Poem 江南春 | Spring South of the Yangtze River
江南春 杜牧 (803 — 852) 千里莺啼绿映红, 水村山郭酒旗风。 南朝四百八十寺, 多少楼台烟雨中。 Spring South of the Yangtze River Du Mu (803 – 852) Warblers chirp for miles...
Ci 鹊桥仙 | Deities on Magpie Bridge
鹊桥仙·纤云弄巧 秦观 (1049 — 1100) 纤云弄巧,飞星传恨,银汉迢迢暗度。 金风玉露一相逢,便胜却人间无数。 柔情似水,佳期如梦,忍顾鹊桥归路。 两情若是久长时,又岂在朝朝暮暮。 Deities on Magpie Bridge: Wispy Cloud...
Poem 月下独酌 | A Drinking Party for One under the Moon
月下独酌·其一 李白 (701 — 762) 花间一壶酒,独酌无相亲。 举杯邀明月,对影成三人。 月既不解饮,影徒随我身。 暂伴月将影,行乐须及春。 我歌月徘徊,我舞影零乱。 醒时同交欢,醉后各分散。 永结无情游,相期邈云汉。 A Drinking Party for...