Uncle Lin's architect explains the gorgeous guest section of the house. it's separate and secluded for comfort. It's finishing touch is the beautiful courtyard in view of the bathtub. He also explains the main living area.

Uncle Lin's architect explains the master bedroom. He explains that architecturally he's employed techniques to maximize the connection between the indoor and outdoor spaces while maintaining privacy. Though the home is split in 4 sections, it holds together as a home.

the architect explains how he's intentionally tried to blend the concept of indoor and outdoor spaces. He explains the true beauty of the home is in the spaces that connect these two worlds. Every window has a view of a different beautiful scenery.

Internet celebrity Li Ziqi's life began as a Cinderella story.

Growing up as Li Ziqi wasn't a walk in the park.

Li Ziqi took on an interesting career move in order to make ends meet.

Just as Li Ziqi was about to give up, something motivates her to continue her journey.

Getting usable shots for Li Ziqi's videos was no easy task.

With Li Ziqi's newfound internet fame came suspicion and abuse from netizens.

Li Ziqi's DIY style led to one successful video after another.

With her growing influence on domestic and foreign internet, Li Ziqi was no longer just a regular internet celebrity, but an ambassador of Chinese culture.

Li Ziqi, an ordinary heart turned modern miracle.

Who is A Yumei?

The time and tide needs to be right for fishing.

A Yumei shows off her fishing skills.

A Yumei's parents didn't understand why she wanted to start a whole new career.

A Yumei struggled at first with her new career as a video creator.

A Yumei's videos are helping villagers sell their crops online and reducing waste caused by unsold crops.

Learn about the Chinese naming system and some of the issues concerning names that are being encountered today.

Learn about the Chinese naming system: there's a method to the madness!

The Chinese naming system is very complex. It follows precise rules, stating the differences between a person's last name, given name and courtesy name. In particular, the difference between the last two is strictly connected with the rituals that used to bring a child from childhood into adulthood in ancient China.

Chinese last names worked in a different way in the past than they do now. Chinese children used to get their mother's last name. That is because Chinese ancient society was matriarchal and divided into clans.

Through a detailed report of the Zhou Dynasty's history, we discover how the Chinese last name system worked and what has changed over the years and become today's practice.

This interesting discussion on the origins of Chinese last names and clan names shows how the tradition has evolved from the matriarchal to the patriarchal practice.