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Background reading on Chinese zodiac, colour and craft — the context behind what we make.
Chinese Zodiac: How to Find Your Birth-Year Animal
The Chinese zodiac runs on a twelve-year cycle, but the year boundary is lunar — not January 1. Here is how to find your animal correctly.
Read →Traditional Chinese Colours and Their Hex Codes
Chinese colour names come from pigments, ceramics and silk — not from a paint chart. Here are the traditional names, what they mean, and usable hex values.
Read →Chinese Zodiac: The 12 Animals Explained
Each of the twelve zodiac animals has a distinct personality, lucky numbers and colours, and compatible signs. A complete guide to all twelve.
Read →HSK Exam Preparation: Levels, Vocabulary and How to Study
The HSK has six levels, from 150 to 5,000 words. Here is exactly what each level tests, how long it takes, and a study plan that works.
Read →Chinese Herbal Tea: A Beginner's Guide to Ingredients and Brewing
Chinese herbal teas are steeped as cultural practice, not medicine. Here is how to choose ingredients, brew them properly, and build a daily ritual.
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