Overview

This overview delves into Chinese culture, encompassing philosophy and religion—including Confucianism, Taoism, Buddhism, and core concepts like Yin-Yang, the Five Elements, and harmony between humans and nature. It covers literature and arts, from classical poetry and the Four Great Classical Novels to modern literature, calligraphy, traditional Chinese painting, opera, and folk arts. Additionally, it explores language and symbols such as Chinese character culture, idioms, allusions, and auspicious motifs like dragons, phoenixes, and peonies, along with education and knowledge—spanning the educational system, a brief history of the imperial examination, and the development of ancient and contemporary science and technology.