Explore the richness of Chinese culture with Culture & Art Vocabulary in Chinese. This collection introduces essential terms for traditions, festivals, literature, music, and visual arts.
Culture & Art Vocabulary in Chinese
Royal Family
Zodiac
Chinese Music
Musical Instrument
Musical Genre
Music
Chinese Zodiac
Chinese Symbol
Taboo
Chinese Literary
Literature
Art
Religion
Social Issue
Culture
Mandarin Chinese Topic Cards
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Daily Communication
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Family & Friend
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Work & Career
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Education & Learning
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Travel & Place
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Food & Beverage
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Shopping & Service
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Health & Medicine
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Weather & Nature
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Entertainment & Sports
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Technology & Media
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Daily Life
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Traffic
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Appearance
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Emotion & Characteristic
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Culture & Art
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Business & Finance
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Animal & Plant
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Science & Technique
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Politics & Law
Understanding culture and art helps you connect with people, traditions, and creative expression across Chinese-speaking communities. With GuruLango’s Spaced Repetition system, you’ll reinforce terms naturally and retain vocabulary for long-term fluency.
Below is a preview of Culture & Art vocabulary, selected from GuruLango’s comprehensive 5000-word learning library.
1. Culture - Customs, Traditions & Lifestyle
Use these terms to discuss cultural practices, holidays, and traditions across Chinese society.
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2. Religion - Beliefs, Spirituality & Faith
Talk about religions, beliefs, and spiritual practices with these useful Chinese terms.
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3. Zodiac - Chinese Zodiac & Symbolic Signs
These words help you talk about zodiac animals and their cultural meanings.
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4. Art - Visual Arts, Creative Fields & Artistic Styles
Use these terms to discuss painting, sculpture, design, and creative expression in Chinese.
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5. Music - Musical Instruments, Genres & Performance
Learn words related to music, instruments, singing, and performance.
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6. Social Issue - Problems, Challenges & Global Concerns
Use these terms to talk about modern social issues and global challenges in Chinese.
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7. Royal Family - Kings, Queens & Royal Traditions
Talk about monarchy, nobility, and royal traditions using these essential terms.
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These culture-focused vocabulary lists help you express ideas about traditions, beliefs, creativity, and social changes in Chinese. With GuruLango’s Spaced Repetition system, you’ll steadily build fluency and confidence in discussing cultural topics.
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