Chinese culture
Also known as culture of China, culture in China, culture (China), China's culture, China culture, Zhonghua wenhua
pattern of human activity and symbolism associated with China and its people
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Chinese culture encompasses the patterns of human activity and symbolism developed by China and its people over thousands of years, including their traditions, beliefs, arts, and ways of life. It matters because it has profoundly shaped the lives of billions of people historically and today, and continues to influence global perspectives through its contributions to philosophy, art, cuisine, and technology.
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Chinese culture (simplified Chinese: 中华文化; traditional Chinese: 中華文化; pinyin: Zhōnghuá wénhuà) is one of the world's earliest cultures, said to originate five thousand years ago. The culture prevails across a large geographical region in East Asia called the Sinosphere as a whole and is extremely diverse, with customs and traditions varying greatly between regions. The terms 'China' and the geographical landmass of 'China' have shifted across the centuries, before the name 'China' became commonplace. Chinese civilization is historically considered a dominant culture of East Asia. Chinese culture exerted profound influence on the philosophy, customs, politics, and traditions of Asia. Chinese characters, ceramics, architecture, music, dance, literature, martial arts, cuisine, arts, philosophy, etiquette, religion, politics, and history have had global influence, while its traditions and festivals are celebrated, instilled, and practiced by people around the world.