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Cracking the Code: The Six Writings of Chinese Characters

One of the most fascinating legends about the origin of Chinese characters revolves around Cāng Jié, the official historian of ...
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Unveiling the Tapestry of Taiwanese Culture: Exploring its Richness and Challenges

Originally, I thought that searching for "Taiwanese Culture" on Google Scholar would yield a plethora of textbooks and philosophical articles, ...
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Discover the 12 Chinese Zodiac Signs and Their Chinese Names

The concept of the new year is celebrated differently in various parts of the world. While January 1st is regarded ...
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Maximizing Your Stay in Taiwan: Understanding the Employment Gold Card

If you're planning to visit Taiwan, you'll need to obtain a visa beforehand, and the Taiwan Employment Gold Card may ...
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Kung Fu and more Martial Arts in Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC): Mixed Martial Arts

You might be familiar with Kung Fu. Do you know Mixed Martial Arts? Mixed martial arts (MMA), sometimes referred to ...
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Four Great Bodhisattva in Buddhism and Their Chinese Names

In Buddhism, a bodhisattva is any person who is on the path towards Buddhahood. In Mahayana Buddhism, a bodhisattva refers ...
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What is Five Eyes (FVEY)? and who are in FVEY? Country names in Chinese

Five Eyes (FVEY) conducts a diplomatic boycott of the Beijing Olympics. Is it a right move? or a silly show? ...
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The 2021 WTA Rankings (Doubles individual) Tops and Their Chinese Names

The WTA Rankings are the ratings defined by the Women's Tennis Association, introduced in November 1975. The WTA rankings are ...
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Five Pillars of Islam in Chinese

There are five pillars – or basic tenets – of the Islamic faith. These are professing one’s faith; praying five ...
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Extreme Weather and Climate Change in Chinese

One of the most visible consequences of a warming world is an increase in the intensity and frequency of extreme ...