Introduction Stories are an intangible window to the external world. On the journey of growing up, we are accompanied by many stories. We watched stories unfold on TV, immersed ourselves in books and films and sat beside family members who had much to share. By vividly or dramatically presenting the experiences of others, children’s stories … More Sharing Our Favorite Childhood Stories for Children’s Day
Currently, PKU students are all over China and the rest of the world completing online courses, working towards their thesis or learning Chinese. The team here at the Nanyan have compiled five idioms to keep you motivated during this tough semester. The Chinese language is filled with idioms that can be traced to its long … More 5 Chinese Idioms to Stay Motivated
Approaching a culture in more than one way can help absorb the quintessential thoughts, history and philosophy of a country. A good opportunity to expand one’s way of approaching Chinese culture is to learn Chinese painting. Chinese painting maintains its traditional techniques, which are deeply rooted in millennia of cultural history. To study in the … More Class to Learn the Joy and Tradition of Chinese Painting
How many times have you missed your hometown? How many times have you dreamt about your home state? How many times have you desired to have a taste of your own special local food? All of us might have dreamt of exploring the world and becoming an adventurer when we were children. Unfortunately, we grow up fast … More A Wonderful Adventure at the “Night at Mirror Lake” Party
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