2026-10-13 03:44:34
A beginner's guide to the four treasures of the Chinese study, and how each tool shapes the line you write.
2026-10-13 03:44:34
Why most Chinese name seals are cut in seal script, how the scripts differ, and how to read a chop.
2026-10-13 03:44:34
The three stones most often used for Chinese name seals, compared on colour, hardness and carving feel.
2026-10-08 23:20:25
A good Chinese name is not a translation of your English name. It is a short poem that has to survive being said out loud.
2026-10-08 23:20:25
The solar terms divide the year by the sun, not the moon. They are older than the lunar calendar most people associate with China.
2026-10-08 23:20:25
Before signatures were standard, a carved stone did the job. A name seal still marks ownership, authorship and identity.
2026-10-08 23:20:25
A Chinese name is short, but each position in it carries information. Here is what goes where, and why the order surprises people.