Chinese Culture - Page 8

Autumn, a season filled with poetry and mystery. When the golden leaves flutter down like butterflies, when the cool autumn breeze gently kisses your face, have you ever felt a touch of magical enchantment, or pondered upon the mysterious and fascinating mythological stories about autumn?

Recently, the TV drama "Lychees in Chang'an" has brought attention back to the significant fruit in Chinese culture - lychee. In the series, to ensure the Empress of Chang'an enjoys fresh lychees, countless individuals traverse great distances to deliver them, showing the unique emotional attachment of the Chinese to this fruit - an emotion that has been woven into many simple verses.

In Chinese culture, the art of understated speech has developed over time as a form of communication wisdom emphasizing subtlety and tact. By avoiding direct conflict or causing embarrassment, individuals aim to convey their true intentions through indirect expressions.

Su Embroidery 苏绣(sūxiù), one of China's four famous embroidery styles, originated in the Suzhou region over 2000 years ago. Renowned for its elegance and precision, Su Embroidery uses needles as pens and threads as ink to create vivid landscapes, flowers, birds, and figures with intricate stitches and vibrant colors, earning it the title of the "Pearl of Oriental Art."

When it comes to traditional Chinese medicinal drinks, many people might first think of bitter herbal soups. However, within the realm of Chinese medicine wisdom, there are numerous healthful beverages that not only harmonize the body and mind but also carry a natural sweetness. These drinks, based on ingredients sourced from herbal medicine or foods, safeguard health throughout the seasons, breaking the stereotype of "good medicine tastes bitter" with mild flavors.