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Chinese Idioms and Their Stories: ‘Battle at the Riverfront’

During 5,000 years of traditional Chinese culture, the Chinese idiom has been a shining pearl in the treasure of the Chinese language. It is concise, vivid, and expressive, accumulating historical facts and rich ethnic culture. The formation of each phrase reflects historical truths that mirror politics, the military, culture, folk customs, ethics, and ideals. These ...

Max Lu

A willow tree along a river at sunset.

The Virtue of Gratitude: A Meal Worth a Thousand Pieces of Gold

The idiom of “a meal worth a thousand pieces of gold” is a common saying in China and dates back to Han Xin of the Han Dynasty. It means that one should always show gratitude for the kindness received from someone. Although the favor received may be very small, even a little help in times ...

Tatiana Denning

Egg noodles and rice.

The Mighty Virtue of General Han Xin

The stories about Han Xin and his great forbearance have been passed down for thousands of years. There are so many tales and legends from ancient Chinese history about Han Xin, who was a real-life hero. The end of China’s Qin Dynasty was a period of chaos, and the empire was being conquered by various ...

Helen London

Han Xin.

Why Is Skullcap Also Known as Hanxin Grass?

Skullcap, or Scutellaria, is a plant of the Labiatae family. According to traditional Chinese medicine, the dried aerial part of Skullcap is capable of clearing heat and detoxifying, promoting blood circulation, removing blood stasis, reducing swelling and pain, and resisting cancer. Uses of skullcap Skullcap is commonly used in the treatment of bruises, conditions where ...

Emma Lu

Skullcap, also known as Hanxin grass.

Why Did Xiao He Abandon His Post?

What made Xiao He abandon his post? It was because he understood that whoever had Han Xin fight for him, gained control of China. Han Xin was a genius, but at first was not well-known in the Han military camps. He once violated a military law and was to be executed along with 13 others. ...

Nspirement Staff