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.

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.

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. This segment explores a few common family names- their origins, whether they were last or clan names, etc.

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. This segment looks into the selection of Chinese names. How can one find a good name with strong virtue?

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. This segment continues to explore Chinese names with specific attention on Jia Bao Yu, a character in the Hong Lou Meng movie.

Master Tang Han explains the importance of character meaning as well as character tone when giving names and how to revise a problematic name.

Master Tang explains the significance of the name. How does the name of a business determine its destiny?

Master Tang further explains how the name of an enterprise embodies its guiding principles and how our names must not be taken lightly.

This video tells the legend behind the Chinese firecracker.

In this episode, the origins of the Chinese characters for "illness" are explained.

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.

Eason Chan (陳奕迅) is a famous singer and actor from Hong Kong. Learn all about him with Yabla!

Find out what Eason Chan was like during his school years in the UK.

Find out how Eason Chan was influenced by his father, and how he managed to pull through the "incident."

Eason Chan describes the scene then when he attended the court hearing of his father's case.

Watch the smile on Eason Chan's face spread when he talks about his baby daughter!

Is Eason Chan's daughter a cheeky character like he is? Watch and find out!

Eason Chan describes his goals in terms of his life and his concerts.

Watch as Eason Chan teaches how to dine western style – and find out his secret to happiness!

We'll learn about renowned Asian singer, Coco Lee, as she talks about herself and her family in the first of this eleven-part series.

Coco Lee continues to share her life story, including details from her past and her parents' love story.