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The first quarter of 2023 saw the release of several exceptional Chinese dramas with different themes, including science fiction, romance, and suspense. Among the remarkable additions were six must-watch series that stood out for their unique blend of genres. From the breathtaking cinematography to the stunning costumes and gripping storylines, these dramas got viewers hooked from the very start. In this essay, we will explore the top six Chinese dramas of the first quarter, highlighting what makes them stand out and why they deserve your attention.   Three-Body "Three-Body" is a sci-fi drama directed by Yang Lei and starring Zhang Luyi, Yu Hewei, Chen Jin, Wang Ziwen, Lin Yongjian, and Li Xiaoran. It was broadcast on January 15th, 2023. The show was adapted from the sci-fi novel with the same title, which was written by Liu Cixin. It tells the story of the abnormal disturbance of basic scientific research on the earth, which caused panic and turmoil in the scientific community. The nano-physicist Wang Miao and the criminal police Shi Qiang jointly investigated and uncovered the mysterious veil of the “three-body” world of unknown civilizations outside the earth. Since that they have started a battle against the invading three-body aliens along…...

In the enthralling world of Story of Kunning Palace, a historical drama that captures the essence of imperial intrigue and romance, emerges a character both enigmatic and captivating: Jiang Xue Ning. As the heroine at the heart of this sweeping narrative, Jiang's journey is not just one of survival within the gilded but perilous walls of the palace, but also a testament to the strength and resilience of a woman navigating the complexities of power, love, and duty in a time where her role was often confined to the margins of history. Jiang Xue Ning, portrayed with a compelling blend of vulnerability and determination, emerges as more than just a figure navigating the treacherous tides of palace politics; she is a symbol of a woman's unyielding spirit in the face of adversity. Her character arc, from a young, naive girl to a wise and formidable presence in the palace, mirrors the tumultuous era she inhabits. This article seeks to delve deep into the layers of Jiang's character, exploring how her unique personality traits, decisions, and relationships with others in the palace paint a portrait of a woman who is as complex as she is inspiring.   01 A stunning and…...

If your partner is also struggling to find a couple's costume, why not try a couple's hanfu costume? Here are our recommend couples' costumes that will take your “best couple” status to the next level. 1. Immortal Crane Costume (仙鹤服) Since ancient times, cranes have the meaning of auspiciousness, loyalty, and longevity. In ancient times, cranes were second only to phoenixes. Cranes are sage-like type, be placed with a good moral. Immortal crane costume combines pine, crane, moon and cloud elements, delicate and elegant, not complicated. 2. Untellable Secrets (夜语迟) A string moon hangs in the night sky, and a mist floats on the lake. The breeze gently blows the bamboo on the shore, and clusters of wild chrysanthemums sway in the wind. It's like the soul of a couple lingering in their dreams. Strong feelings of missing but dare not express, light green, like shallow feelings. The most inadvertent, but the most exciting. Suitable for spring and summer wear! 3. Mondrian's hanfu (奕彩) The design is inspired by Mondrian's classic red, yellow and blue composition. Fashionable color matching design sweeps all kinds of street photography! Wear it with your boyfriend and earn a full turnaround rate! 4. Cursive Calligraphy…...

In the Wei, Jin, and North-South Dynasties, when Buddhism was first spread, the flying immortals in the murals were once called Fei Tian (飞天, flying apsaras). With the deep development of Buddhism in China, the Buddhist flying gods and flying immortals merged with each other in artistic images. Dunhuang Fei Tian is the flying apsaras painted in the Dunhuang caves, which later became a special term for Chinese Dunhuang mural art.   01 Origin of flying apsaras In Buddhist culture, the term "Tian" not only refers to celestial abodes but also to the deities within them, such as the "Gongde Tian," which represents auspicious heavenly maidens. Within the heavenly realm, there exists a category of minor deities who flit about and attend to various matters for the apsaras. They possess exceptional singing and dancing abilities, and whenever the Buddha expounds upon his teachings, they soar through the air in graceful dances while playing music and scattering flowers. This imagery actually originated from two minor deities in Brahmanism - Gandharvas and Apsaras. The former is associated with music while the latter embodies dance. The early translators aptly rendered these minor deities as "Fei Tian," denoting their ethereal nature of soaring through…...

Not long ago, Pantone, the global color vane, announced the year of 2020 popular colors: Classic Blue 19-4052. Pantone official said that the classic blue is the color of the sky at dusk, "the eternal classic blue shows elegance in simplicity, just like the sky at dusk, which is thought-provoking and reassuring. " This kind of blue is called "the classic immortal blue", because it is the blue when the day and night alternate, its color is deeper, and also richer than the blue and sky blue. Classic blue is solemn and elegant, which is the favorite color of many royal families. So in 2020, what new attempt will be made in the color matching of Hanfu? Can be traditional · Can be charming · Classic blue What kind of blue can wear the feeling of versatile? It must be the latest "2020 blue". In Chinese history, it can also be replaced by royal blue. No matter it's used in a blouse or skirt, it's of excellent temperament and extreme beauty. Demonstration: ▲ Blue and black grey are wonderful matches. The lace and piping of the skirt are also to break the original collocation, which can be said to be…...

In the spring when everything recovers, it's necessary to get a fresh feeling in clothes. There are many green Hanfu styles to choose from. "Tongpao" brings you several Hanfu wear demonstrations, hoping to help you in spring. Plum blossom pattern Mamian-skirt The skirt is gentle light green in the sun, and a little cold green when it is not light. Low-saturation looks comfortable and high-level, a color you will remember at a glance! The tie is goose yellow, and the top is good with yellow or green. Straight collar blouse Spring green is naturally gentle green. This straight-necked blouse is exactly the kind of gentle and fresh green. With orange/yellow, it has a refreshing vitality easily, which is very suitable for spring! Spring Day Wide Sleeve / Cape This avocado color is absolutely amazing with its yellow color. Whether it is a cape or a wide-sleeve, it is very good. If you want to wear daily in spring, you can choose a cape, which is convenient for putting on and taking off. Green Plaid Mamian-skirt You can often see JK's green plaid skirt, but Hanfu's plaid skirt is rare. The color of this plaid is very fresh and light green,…...

Romance Xianxia drama "Back From the Brink" will officially launch on May 10th as the follow-up drama to "Till The End Of The Moon". With the overall quality and strength of "Back From the Brink", it may become another dark horse in the May period drama lineup with obvious potential for success. The drama "Back From the Brink" is adapted from the novel of the same name by Jiu Lu Fei Xiang. The main plot is as follows: twenty years ago, Tianyao (played by Hou Minghao) was stripped of his bones and sealed in the four directions with the power of the five elements by his beloved Su Ying (played by Yang Rong), the master of Guanghan Sects. Ten years ago, Tianyao's soul escaped from the seal by chance and he sensed that his dragon bones were sealed in a mountain village lake. He attached his soul to the body of a dead boy and waited for the opportunity to retrieve his dragon bones. The appearance of Yanhui (played by Zhou Ye) gave Tianyao hope. Originally, she had dragon blood in her heart, which could help him break the seal. So Tianyao began to use Yanhui to help him find…...

As an objective visual aesthetic element, the color in nature has a stable aesthetic meaning as the cognitive ability of the aesthetic subject improves and the aesthetic interest accumulates. Human cognition of the objective color world is the sublimation of people from material cognition to spiritual cognition, so color has strong psychological properties and emotional factors. During thousands of years of history, the Chinese people, with their unique cultural character, have gradually formed their own philosophical and discursive view of color in their consideration of nature and themselves.   1 Traditional Chinese Color Theory Ancient Chinese color theory is mostly derived from man's profound understanding of ecological phenomena in nature, as well as the imitation and generalization of natural colors. On this basis, the ancients linked their understanding of color with the traditional "Wuxing (五行, five phases)" philosophy, forming a very oriental flavor of the "Wuxing & Wuse (五行五色, five phases, and five colors" color theory. When the ancients began to understand color at the beginning, they saw that everything in the world was covered with harmonious and beautiful colors, so they had the desire to follow suit and collected colorful objects for their own decoration. With a further understanding…...

In 2022, plenty of wonderful Chinese costume dramas accompany us. For example, the military and espionage drama "The Wind Blows From Longxi" based on the Three Kingdoms period; "Luoyang" and "Strange Legend of Tang Dynasty" set in the Tang Dynasty; "A Dream of Splendor" set in the Song Dynasty; "Imperial Cuisine" and "The Imperial Age" with the Ming Dynasty background; and the latest Qing Dynasty theme drama "The Long River". There are still some dramas in the 2022 to-broadcast list that have not yet aired, check them out here. The following is a list of Chinese costume dramas in 2023, as compiled by hanfuhouse . Destined · 长风渡 (Aired) Aired: June 18, 2023 Also known as: Chang Feng Du Period Background: Alternative Reality Genres: Historical, Romance Main Role: Bai Jing Ting as Gu Jiusi, Song Yi as Liu Yuru, Liu Xue Yi as Luo Zishang Plot summary of Destined The drama "Destined" is based on Mo Shubai’s novel of the same name. Liu Yuru (柳玉茹, played by Song Yi), the daughter of a cloth merchant, has been suffering from her mother's illness, her concubine mother's lack of mercy, and her father's lack of attention since she was a child, so…...

10 exciting historical series will be broadcast in 2022, tradition history, biography, suspense, what surprises will they bring for us? On the whole, in the past, "romanticism" is the main theme of Chinese costume dramas, but from the list of 2022 historical series, the "realism" genre of historical subjects, may be an important breakthrough in the drama market in 2022. From the market's perspective, differentiated competition is the greatest motivation for the revival of historical series. Not only do viewers want to have other choices than realistic themes, but even historical themes have the expectation of continuous innovation and upgrading. We can see that almost all Chinese mainstream video sites have historical drama projects.   Historical series is now returning strongly Earlier, costume dramas and historical dramas were distinct. Historical dramas were often based on famous historical figures and had a more strict historical basis. The characters in costume dramas, on the other hand, are not strictly limited to whether they are real people or purely fictional, and there is no requirement for the plot to fit with history. Over the past decade, costume dramas have flourished while historical dramas have gradually withered away. The ancient costume dramas: Imperial drama,…...

  What are the 24 Solar Terms The 24 Solar Terms, a supplementary calendar established in ancient China, first appeared in the Han Dynasty. The current "24 Solar Terms" are based on the position of the sun on the return ecliptic, i.e. the annual movement of the sun is divided into 24 equal parts, with every 15° being one equal part, and every one equal part being a solar term, starting from the beginning of Li Chun and ending at the end of Da Han. In traditional farming culture, the twenty-four solar terms occupy an extremely important position, through which the ancients can intuitively and clearly understand the changing patterns of the seasons and climate in a year, so as to master the agricultural time and reasonably arrange farming activities. It not only played a guiding role in agricultural production, but also influenced the ancient people's clothing, food, housing and transportation, and even cultural concepts. The twenty-four solar terms are the product of long-term observation and research on astronomy and meteorology by ancient Chinese people, and they contain a long cultural connotation and historical accumulation of the Chinese nation. After thousands of years of development, the ancients gradually formed many…...

Vocabulary Ji, 笄 (jī) - the most simplistic hair accessories to secure updos used by ancient Chinese.  Zan, 簪 (zān) - a more complex version of Ji. What hanfu hairpins are now called. On one end are accessories, and the other is a pin that is inserted into a hair bun. Chai, 钗 (chāi) - also a hairpin quite similar to Zan. Chāi have two split pins on one end. The two pins will get pushed into the hair bun and stay much more securely than one pin in Zan and Ji. Guan, 冠 (guān) - literal translation is "crown". The crown in ancient China looked more like a net hat that encompassed hair buns within. Based on the crown, any sort of hairpin can be used to further secure the hat to the head.   Materials and Purpose Ji are considered the earliest and plainest hair accessories. It takes on the shape of a stick with or without a simple carved out design on one end and a single stick on the other. It is often carved out of a single piece of material or cut out separately then assembled at the end. This accessory is said to exist even…...