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Wu Song Fights the Tiger: The Legend Behind Water Margin's Most Famous Hero

August 2, 2026 Chinese Culture

Wu Song, the barehanded tiger-killer of Jingyang Ridge, is the most popular hero from the Chinese classic Water Margin (ζ°΄ζ΅’δΌ ). Here is the story behind the legend, and why a drunken brawl with a big cat has stayed famous for 700 years.

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Chinese Joss Paper: The Centuries-Old Tradition of Burning Money for the Dead

August 2, 2026 Chinese Culture

Joss paper (ηΊΈι’±) is the tradition of burning paper money and spirit goods for ancestors in Chinese culture. Here is where it came from, how it works, and how visitors can participate respectfully.

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The Fool Who Waited for Rabbits: A Chinese Idiom Story

June 20, 2026 Chinese Culture

Discover the ancient Chinese fable of the farmer who waited by a tree for more rabbits to appear, and what this classic idiom teaches about diligence, opportunity, and success.

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