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Get a Grip on the Character for “Snake” This World Snake Day
Beyond the initial reactions of fear and revulsion that they often elicit, the snake’s hold on China’s natural ecosystem and the country’s language is both ancient and complex

能: A Character Capable of Anything
How the original character for “bear” came to mean ability, power, and more

育: The Character That Follows You From Birth
Explore the character that encompasses birth, nurture, and education

爱: The Character Defining Love in Its Many Forms
Explore the character for romantic love, parental devotion, benevolence, and much more

玩: The Character That Tempts Both Joy and Danger
Over the centuries, the character 玩 has evolved from encapsulating an appreciation for jade to describing a state of entertainment and even a lack of commitment

物: The Ox, the Earth, and the Infinite
How the character for “ox” evolved to encompass everything within the cosmos

游: Learn the Chinese Character for Journeys and Adventures
The character 游 is for travel, imagination, and going with the flow

How a Character That Once Referred to Barbarians Now Represents Civility
Learn how the character 文 went from being a term for the uncivilized in ancient China to referring to literature, refinement, and culture in the modern day

On the Character: 联
Learn about a character that’s been fostering connections since ancient times

On the Character: 里
Learn all about a Chinese character that can be both close and far
