With roots dating back thousands of years, Chinese seals are more than just 1.________ unique motif, they are 2.__________(symbol) of identity, status, and culture. A Chinese seal is a seal or stamp used to m
The Chinese admiral Zheng He must 1._________(make) quite the impression when the 300 ships under his command arrived at a new destination. The biggest vessels, known as “treasure ships,” were by some estimates 2._________(long) than a so
Calligraphy, literally “beautiful writing,” has been appreciated 1.________ an art form in many different cultures throughout the world, but the stature of calligraphy in Chinese culture is unmatched. In China, from a very early per
The advent of the compass was a great 1._________(contribute)of the Chinese people to world civilisation. The compass is a simple instrument 2.________(consist) of a magnetic needle that can be turned 3._________(flexible) and a compass with a scale
Cai Lun was born to a poor family in Guiyang, China, during the Eastern Han dynasty around 50 AD. He was a smart and 1._________ (ambition) man. He became a clerical official in a palace at 2.________ young age and was much trusted by the emper
Every 1._________(educate) Chinese knows the name of Bi Sheng, 2.________ invented movable-type printing, one of the four important inventions that ancient China contributed to world civilization. Bi Sheng lived in Bianliang (today's Kaifeng City