| 3-25 |
Four Books |
Core texts of Confucianism: Great Learning, Doctrine of the Mean, Analects, Mencius. |
| 3-26 |
Five Classics |
Five authoritative books of Confucianism covering poetry, history, rites, changes, and annals. |
| 3-27 |
Shiji |
Records of the Grand Historian by Sima Qian, the first comprehensive history of China. |
| 3-28 |
Tang Poetry |
The pinnacle of Chinese literature, known for its strict forms and profound imagery. |
| 3-29 |
Song Ci |
A popular lyrical poetry form of the Song Dynasty with musical rhythm. |
| 3-30 |
Yuan Qu |
A form of operatic drama and poetic verse from the Yuan Dynasty. |
| 3-31 |
Couplets |
Poetic lines displayed on doorways to bring good fortune. |
| 3-32 |
Idioms |
Concise four-character expressions of history and moral wisdom. |
| 3-33 |
Pinyin |
The Romanization system bridging Chinese and global communication. |
| 3-34 |
Chinese Characters |
Logographic characters unifying diverse dialects and cultural identity. |
| 3-35 |
Romance of the Three Kingdoms |
The epic of strategy, warfare, and brotherhood. |
| 3-36 |
Dream of the Red Chamber |
The masterpiece of social realism and tragic romance. |
