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CHINESE CHARACTERS

On the Character: 长

Grow your enthusiasm with the character for growth, length, and seniority

ANCIENT HISTORY

The Bizarre and Dangerous World of Ancient Chinese Weight Loss

From a weight-loss dance to diets of cacti and musk, ancient Chinese had a variety of ways to keep themselves slim

ANCIENT HISTORY

What Do Tigers Symbolize in China?

Tigers have represented bravery, strength, and authority for centuries in Chinese culture