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This video explains the origin of the Chinese proverb "Ai Wu Ji Wu."

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The story continues with Liu Bang plotting to seize the strategically-important Guanzhong area with a clever tactic of deception dubbed "To Secretly Cross at Chencang." After defeating Xiang Yu, Liu Bang went on to found the Han Dynasty.

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Learn the story behind the idiom, "A third party benefits from a tussle."

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A grizzly tale of a mysterious series of murders in Qing-era Guangdong gives us a saying which means "an absence of justice." This video explains the origins of the phrase and breaks down its meaning character by character.

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This Eastern Han-era story of a principled man who turned down a duke's invitation is the origin of an expression which means "to flatter and suck up to."

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Never look down on someone who is not as good as you in some areas. Here's why.

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Learn how the story of two impostors inspired the idiom, "To catch a turtle in a jar" (To go after easy prey).

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Learn how a trusting shepherd inspired the idiom, "To usher the wolf into the house" (To ask for trouble).

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A highlight of Chinese food markets is the large amount of fresh, delicious, and affordable fruit. Check out this video and learn how to buy fruit in China!

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Shanghai's Yu Garden is a must-see for any visitor to the city. In this video, check out not only the garden itself, but also the the very Shanghainese area around it as well.

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Listen to this make-believe story about how the twelve animals were selected to be the animals of the Chinese Zodiac. What terrible thing did the rat do to get its bad reputation and why do cats hate rats?!

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A long time ago, a maid named Hua worked for a very stingy couple. Then one day, a beggar arrived at their door...

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The stingy couple decide to beautify themselves in the supposed "Fountain of Youth, only to encounter the unexpected.

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Confused as to why Chinese New Year falls on a different day every year? This helpful video explains the basics of China's lunar calendar, which dictates the dates of many traditional holidays in China.

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This Spring Festival, are you coming back home? Do you have a million reasons not to go home for the Spring Festival? This video is dedicated to all the parents in the world.

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Mommy needs to help the villagers build roads, so she can't be there for her son.

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Mommy may not be able to come home for Chinese New Year.

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