Language & Culture

Paper Cutting: A Chinese New Year Contained in a Single Piece of Red Paper

2026-06-10
During the Spring Festival and other festive occasions, red paper cuttings are often displayed on Chinese windows and doors. They feature flowers, birds, fish, insects, and the character “福” (fortu...

What is Gongfu Tea?

2026-06-10
When students learning Chinese travel to Fujian or Guangdong, they may be invited by friends to drink “Gongfu Tea.” So what exactly is it?Here, “Gongfu” refers to “time” and “patience.” Gongfu tea ...