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Covering One's Ears to Steal a Bell
If you cover your own ears, can others not hear?
famous
Mulan: The Heroine Who Took Her Father's Place
A girl who joined the army for her father — a story known worldwide.
culture
The Chinese Zodiac: Which Animal Are You?
Rat, ox, tiger, rabbit, dragon, snake, horse, goat, monkey, rooster, dog, pig — what is your personality?
history
Dujiangyan: 2,000 Years of Water Wisdom
A dam-less irrigation system still working after 2,000 years — how?
culture
Spring Festival: China's Biggest Holiday
The Nian monster, red envelopes and the reunion dinner — how the Spring Festival works.
idiom
The Frog at the Bottom of the Well
The frog says the sky is only as big as the well's mouth — do you believe it?
famous
Hua Tuo: China's Legendary Doctor
Surgery 2,000 years ago? What was mafeisan?
culture
Qipao & Hanfu: Traditional Chinese Clothing
Hanfu vs qipao — what is different, and can you wear them today?
history
The Forbidden City: 600 Years of Imperial Power
The world's largest palace complex — why "Forbidden" and "Purple"?
idiom
Waiting by the Tree for a Rabbit
Wanting rewards without working? This funny idiom has a lesson.
idiom
The Fox Borrowing the Tiger's Might
Why is the tiger afraid of the fox? A secret of the forest.
famous
Du Fu: The Poet Sage Who Cared for the People
Rival of Li Bai — why is his poetry called "a history in verse"?
