This video explains how the character for illness evolved into its present form.

This video explains the origins of the Chinese character for pain.

Knowing the basis of the Chinese character for illness opens the door for learning many more characters.

The video describes the many ailments that can be treated with pine and cedar trees, the origins of Chinese medicine.

Andy Lau is one of Hong Kong's most successful singers and actors. He has been in over 150 films since the 1980s, and has had a successful career as a Cantonese pop singer. In this interview, he reminisces about his early days as a singer and talks about his recent album.

China is full of pet markets. In this video, see one for yourself—and learn a little about the linguistic and cultural aspects of fish, insects, and bunnies.

What mysteries lie in a simple 100 RMB note?

A renowned director points out details we don't usually notice in something we use every day.

A simple, almost weightless 100 RMB note carries an abundance of meaning.

What are Jiang Xun's fans like?

Can we teach beauty?

Has knowledge taken away our perception of beauty?

Jiang Xun believes the power of beauty is truly inside.

Artists may not, in fact, be able to capture nature.

How do we awaken our sense of perception?

In this episode of "Art Is So Easy," we meet artist Liu Yong and his eight-foot painting "Lantern Festival at Longshan Temple."

Liu Yong's eight-foot painting depicts a lively scene during the Lantern Festival in Wanhua.

Liu Yong further explains the intricacies of his painting, "Lantern Festival at Longshan Temple."

Taiwanese opera and the Longshan Temple are early symbols of Taiwanese culture.

Liu Yong's "Lantern Festival at Longshan Temple" tells a multitude of stories simultaneously.

It's the people that make history.

An older artist explains how there were no artist studios back in his day.

The artist begins by explaining his daily process of painting.