What are the three quintessences of China?

(China) National quintessence: refers to the most representative and unique cultural heritage of the Chinese nation, which is welcomed by people in many times.

Chinese characters: Chinese characters are a rare culture handed down by the Chinese nation since ancient times. It records the whole process of China's historical development. In the course of its development, it experienced the hieroglyphics of ancient primitive society-Oracle Bone Inscriptions-Zhong Dingwen-Dazhuan-Xiaozhuan-Lishu-regular script. Confirmed the whole development process of China. Chinese characters are the treasure of China's culture for thousands of years, and they are also our lifelong mentor and friend, and everyone's spiritual home. Chinese characters can often arouse our wonderful and bold associations and give people beautiful enjoyment.

Traditional Chinese Medicine: It refers to China traditional medicine, also known as traditional Chinese medicine and prescription of traditional Chinese medicine, and is called "Han Huang medicine" by the Japanese. Traditional Chinese medicine is an important part of China's splendid ancient culture. It is gradually accepted by most contemporary people in China, and it has an increasingly important influence in the world, and gradually begins to be loved and welcomed by people all over the world. The highest state of traditional Chinese medicine is "neutralization", which is the ideal state of everything in the world. To achieve this ideal state through various methods is neutralization. Heaven and earth have their place, and everything grows and develops. It can be said that the physiological mechanism of "Yin-Yang Harmony" and "Yin-Yang Secret Recipe" elaborated by TCM is the best embodiment of Confucian thought of neutralization. Under this ultimate goal, TCM uses the essence theory, yin-yang theory and five elements theory in China's classical philosophy to explain the secret of life.

Calligraphy: Calligraphy is the art of writing Chinese characters. In the long historical evolution and development, on the one hand, Chinese characters play an important social role in the exchange of ideas and cultural heritage, on the other hand, they also form a unique plastic arts. China's writing originated very early, and it developed the writing of writing into an aesthetic stage-it integrated the creator's ideas, thinking and spirit, and it can stimulate the aesthetic feeling of the aesthetic object (that is, the formation of a real sense of calligraphy). China's historical civilization is a diachronic and linear process, and China's calligraphy art shows its development under such a background. In the embryonic period of calligraphy (from Yin Shang Dynasty to the late Han Dynasty), writing experienced the evolution of Oracle Bone Inscriptions, ancient prose (bronze inscriptions), Da Zhuan (bronze inscriptions), Xiao Zhuan, Li Shu (eight points), cursive script, running script and original works. In the heyday of calligraphy (Jin, Southern and Northern Dynasties to Sui and Tang Dynasties), the art of calligraphy entered a new realm. From seal script to simple cursive script and real calligraphy, it became the mainstream style in this period. The appearance of Wang Xizhi, a great calligrapher, made the art of calligraphy shine brilliantly, and his artistic achievements were highly respected in the Tang Dynasty. At the same time, a number of calligraphers appeared in the Tang Dynasty, such as Yu Shinan, Ou Yangxun, Jun Yiliang, Yan Zhenqing and Liu Gongquan. In calligraphy attainments, each has his own merits and diverse styles. Although there are many works in Ming and Qing dynasties, there are also many works such as real fish and pearls. Therefore, for collectors and collectors in the current art market, they should be cautious when buying and collecting these works.

Chinese painting: Chinese painting, referred to as "Chinese painting", is a painting with a long history and distinctive national characteristics created by the Chinese nation. Chinese painting takes line as the main modeling means, paying attention to pen and ink, so that line, ink and color complement each other and achieve the artistic effect of "vivid charm"; The second feature is "expressing feelings with things, and there are poems in paintings", and the third feature is poetry, which integrates feelings, paintings and printing. Traditional Chinese painting emphasizes "the nature of foreign teachers is the source of China's heart", requires "meaning to save the pen first, and draw as best as possible", and emphasizes the integration of things and the creation of artistic conception, so as to achieve the purpose of describing the spirit with form, having both form and spirit and vivid charm. Because calligraphy and painting are of the same origin, they are closely related to the operation of bone and line, so the seal cutting of calligraphy and painting affects each other and forms a remarkable artistic feature.

Tea culture: China has a long history of drinking tea. It is impossible to verify the exact time, but there is a general statement about the time. We can also find evidence that the habit of drinking tea in many parts of the world was handed down from China. Therefore, many people think that drinking tea was initiated by China people, and the habit of drinking and growing tea in other parts of the world was passed down directly or indirectly from China. Tea culture takes tea as the carrier, through which various cultures are spread. It is an organic combination of tea and culture, which contains and embodies the material civilization and spiritual civilization in a certain period. The development of material civilization and spiritual civilization has injected new connotation and vitality into tea culture. In this new period, the connotation and expression of tea culture are constantly expanding, extending, innovating and developing. In the new era, tea culture has merged into the essence of modern science and technology, modern news media and market economy, which makes the value function of tea culture more remarkable and further strengthens its role in modern society. The consciousness that the value of tea is the core of tea culture has been further established, and international exchanges have become increasingly frequent. In the new era, the forms of tea culture communication show the trend of scale, modernization, socialization and internationalization. Its connotation is expanding rapidly and its influence is expanding day by day, attracting worldwide attention.

Wine culture: China is the kingdom of wine. Wine has various shapes and colors; Variety and output rank first in the world. China is also a paradise for drinkers. Regardless of north and south, regardless of men, women and children, regardless of nationality. Drinking has been going on for several years. China is the most prosperous place of wine culture, and the significance of drinking is far more than physical consumption and pleasure. On many occasions, as a cultural symbol and a cultural consumption, it expresses a etiquette, an atmosphere, an interest and a mentality. Wine and poetry have always been inextricably linked. Not only that, many famous wines in China not only give people beautiful enjoyment, but also give people beautiful enlightenment and inspiration; The development of each famous wine contains the exploration and struggle of generations of workers and their heroic dedication. Therefore, the spirit of famous wine is closely related to national pride and fearless spirit. This is the spirit of the Chinese nation! It is equal to the "Dionysus" promoted in Europe. It seems that with famous wines, China catering can be sublimated into a boastful world food culture.

Kunqu Opera: It is an ancient opera tune and genre in China, formerly known as Kunshan Tune or Kunqu Opera for short. Kunqu has a long history. It originated in Kunshan at the end of Yuan Dynasty and has a history of more than 600 years. It has been called "Kunqu Opera" since the Qing Dynasty, and it is also called "Kunqu Opera" now. The accompaniment instruments of Kunqu Opera are mainly Sheng, Xiao, Suona, Sanxian and Pipa (percussion instruments can be used). The performance of Kunqu Opera also has its own unique system and style. Its greatest characteristics are strong lyricism, delicate movements and ingenious and harmonious combination of song and dance. The singing of Kunqu Opera was originally based on Wu dialect in Suzhou, but after it was introduced to other places, it was combined with local dialects and folk music and evolved into many schools, forming a colorful Kunqu Opera system and becoming a representative drama of the whole nation. During the Qianlong period of the Qing Dynasty, the development of Kunqu opera entered its heyday. From then on, Kunqu Opera began to dominate the pear garden, which lasted for 600 to 700 years, and became the oldest traditional opera form in China and even the world. On May 6th, 2006, the play was named "Masterpiece of Oral and Intangible Heritage of Mankind" by UNESCO. The state attaches great importance to the protection of intangible cultural heritage. On May 20th, 2006, Kunqu Opera was approved by the State Council to be included in the first batch of national intangible cultural heritage list.

Beijing Opera: Also known as Pihuang, its music material consists of two basic tones, Xipi and Huang Er, and it also sings some small local tunes (such as Liu Zi Opera and Blowing Opera) and Kunqu Qupai. 1840 was formed in Beijing around 1930 s and 1940 s, and it has a history of 200 years. Its performing arts tend to combine reality with reality, which goes beyond the limitation of stage space and time to the maximum extent, thus achieving the artistic realm of "expressing the spirit with form and having both form and spirit". It is still one of the great operas with national influence. It is the representative of China modern opera, with comprehensive business, mature performance and magnificent momentum.