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Is Xiao Zhan's Scholar Look in The Legend of Zang Hai Historically Accurate?
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Is Xiao Zhan’s Scholar Look in The Legend of Zang Hai Historically Accurate?

The new teaser for the historical drama The Legend of Zang Hai has just dropped, and Xiao Zhan’s costumes across different time periods are drawing a lot of attention. One look in particular stands out: his Ming Dynasty scholar attire. It’s Read more…

By xuezixuan2025, 2 months2025年5月22日 ago
The Misunderstood “Tang Guozi”: A Cultural Heritage Mistaken for Something Else
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The Misunderstood “Tang Guozi”: A Cultural Heritage Mistaken for Something Else

China is not only home to the rich tradition of Hanfu clothing, but also boasts a long and flavorful culinary history. While we’ve previously explored ancient staples and traditional drinks, one area we haven’t touched on much is snacks and Read more…

By xuezixuan2025, 2 months2025年5月21日 ago
Falling for Song Zuer’s Gorgeous Arched Brows
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Falling for Song Zuer’s Gorgeous Arched Brows

The historical drama The Prisoner Of Beauty has been generating a lot of buzz since its recent release. Viewers are praising the cast’s strong performances, with many saying it’s absolutely worth watching. Actress Song Zuer, who plays the character Xiao Read more…

By xuezixuan2025, 2 months2025年5月21日 ago
A Lipstick Made from a Single Sheet of Paper!
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A Lipstick Made from a Single Sheet of Paper!

In many historical Chinese dramas, especially those featuring women dressed in Hanfu, you’ve probably seen a scene where a woman gently presses a piece of red paper to her lips — and voilà, her lips are perfectly tinted. It’s a Read more…

By xuezixuan2025, 2 months2025年5月20日 ago
Did Ancient Chinese Really Hide Things in Their Sleeves?
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Did Ancient Chinese Really Hide Things in Their Sleeves?

In the historical hanfu drama Mysterious Lotus Casebook, the character Li Lianhua has been nicknamed “Lian the Treasure Chest” by fans online. Why? Because just like Doraemon, he seems to have an endless supply of gadgets hidden in his sleeves Read more…

By xuezixuan2025, 2 months2025年5月20日 ago
Hanbok and Hanfu: How Are They Related?
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Hanbok and Hanfu: How Are They Related?

Years ago, Liu Yifei stunned audiences during the overseas promotion of A Chinese Ghost Story by wearing a pink and light yellow hanbok. Her ethereal beauty in the outfit only cemented her “Fairy Sister” reputation. However, the look sparked controversy at Read more…

By xuezixuan2025, 2 months2025年5月19日 ago
Ancient Chinese Weddings Happened at Night? Here's Why!
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Ancient Chinese Weddings Happened at Night? Here’s Why!

Have you ever thought about getting married in a beautiful Chinese wedding dress? Nowadays, most people hold weddings at noon, often insisting on starting before 12 PM. But in ancient China, weddings typically took place in the evening, and this Read more…

By xuezixuan2025, 2 months2025年5月19日 ago
Eldest Princesses Labeled as 'Vicious Women': A Deep Dive into Their Stories
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Eldest Princesses Labeled as ‘Vicious Women’: A Deep Dive into Their Stories

If you could travel back to ancient China and become an Eldest Princess, which image would you shape for yourself? The type who appears gentle and noble on the surface, but secretly wields enormous power and is ruthless in political Read more…

By xuezixuan2025, 2 months2025年5月19日 ago
The Hairstyles of Ancient Chinese Maidservants
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The Hairstyles of Ancient Chinese Maidservants

In many modern historical dramas, maidservants and their mistresses often appear to have nearly identical hairstyles and outfits—only differing in how elaborate or simplified the versions are. Sometimes, the maid even looks more traditionally “correct” than the lady of the Read more…

By xuezixuan2025, 2 months2025年5月17日 ago
The Sporty Side of Hanfu: Tieli & Yesa Robes
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The Sporty Side of Hanfu: Tieli & Yesa Robes

Beyond the classic Dao robe we have discussed before, there’s another category of Ming dynasty menswear that’s gaining modern popularity—Tieli (贴里) and Yesa (曳撒). These styles fall under what’s known as the “duan-yao”(断腰) robe structure, meaning the robe is visibly divided at the waist. Read more…

By xuezixuan2025, 2 months2025年5月16日 ago

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  • Why Do All Characters in Historical Dramas Have V-Shaped Faces Now?
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