The written language since ancient times was classical Chinese. It was used for thousands of years but was mainly reserved for intelligent, learned and intellectual people. Until the 20th century, millions of citizens, especially those who lived far from the imperial court, were illiterate.[8]​

Only after the May Fourth Movement was vernacular Chinese promoted, which allowed citizens to read since the language was modeled after the spoken language.

Currently, about 70% of the Chinese population spoke Mandarin, which is one of the most spoken languages ​​in the world.

Chinese literature dates back to compilations of oracle bone divination. The extensive collection of books preserved from the Zhou dynasty demonstrates the advanced nature of the intellectuals of that time. Some of the most important ancient texts are the I Ching and Shujing. Hu Shih and Lu Xun were the pioneers of modern literature in the 20th century.

The abundant variety of Chinese cuisine comes mainly from a custom from the period of the emperors of China who used to offer a hundred different dishes at each meal.[12]​

Countless cooks and concubines were involved in the process of preparing the food. Over time, many dishes became part of the daily food of citizens. Unquestionably, all Hong Kong cuisine and even Chinese-American cuisine has, to some extent, its roots in Chinese dynastic cuisine.[12]​.

Chinese architecture, of which examples can be found dating back more than 2,000 years, has been a distinctive feature of the country's culture. All architecture has some distinctive features independent of the regions or the use of the buildings, the most relevant being the emphasis on width as exemplified by the wide spaces of the Forbidden City.

On the contrary, Western architecture usually emphasizes height although exceptions can be found such as pagodas.

Another important characteristic is symmetry, which implies a meaning of grandeur and applies to both palaces and country houses. The most notable exception to this characteristic is in the design of the gardens, which are usually asymmetrical. Feng shui has played an important role in the structural development of architecture.

The written language since ancient times was classical Chinese. It was used for thousands of years but was mainly reserved for intelligent, learned and intellectual people. Until the 20th century, millions of citizens, especially those who lived far from the imperial court, were illiterate.[8]​

Only after the May Fourth Movement was vernacular Chinese promoted, which allowed citizens to read since the language was modeled after the spoken language.

Currently, about 70% of the Chinese population spoke Mandarin, which is one of the most spoken languages ​​in the world.

Chinese literature dates back to compilations of oracle bone divination. The extensive collection of books preserved from the Zhou dynasty demonstrates the advanced nature of the intellectuals of that time. Some of the most important ancient texts are the I Ching and Shujing. Hu Shih and Lu Xun were the pioneers of modern literature in the 20th century.

The abundant variety of Chinese cuisine comes mainly from a custom from the period of the emperors of China who used to offer a hundred different dishes at each meal.[12]​

Countless cooks and concubines were involved in the process of preparing the food. Over time, many dishes became part of the daily food of citizens. Unquestionably, all Hong Kong cuisine and even Chinese-American cuisine has, to some extent, its roots in Chinese dynastic cuisine.[12]​.

Chinese architecture, of which examples can be found dating back more than 2,000 years, has been a distinctive feature of the country's culture. All architecture has some distinctive features independent of the regions or the use of the buildings, the most relevant being the emphasis on width as exemplified by the wide spaces of the Forbidden City.

On the contrary, Western architecture usually emphasizes height although exceptions can be found such as pagodas.

Another important characteristic is symmetry, which implies a meaning of grandeur and applies to both palaces and country houses. The most notable exception to this characteristic is in the design of the gardens, which are usually asymmetrical. Feng shui has played an important role in the structural development of architecture.