Theme: Words related to China

From traditional clothing and martial arts to great cities, rivers, regions, art, and one of the New Seven Wonders, these nine answers explore the history, geography, and culture of China.

9 themed words All 26 letters covered Vowels shown in gold Consonants hidden in blue
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  1. This is a traditional style of Chinese dress.
  2. It is closely associated with elegant fitted garments.
  3. It developed into its modern form in twentieth-century Shanghai.
  4. It is also known as a cheongsam.
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Q I P A O
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The qipao is a traditional Chinese dress known for its fitted silhouette and high collar. Its modern form developed particularly in Shanghai during the twentieth century.
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  1. This term is strongly associated with Chinese martial arts.
  2. It can refer more broadly to skill developed through practice.
  3. Many different fighting traditions fall under the popular label.
  4. It has become globally recognizable through film and popular culture.
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K U N G F U
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Kung fu is a term widely used for Chinese martial arts, although in Chinese it can more broadly refer to skill or achievement acquired through sustained effort and practice.
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  1. This Chinese tradition follows a repeating twelve-year cycle.
  2. Each year is represented by an animal.
  3. The sequence includes animals such as the Rat, Dragon, and Tiger.
  4. A person's birth year determines their associated sign.
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Z O D I A C
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The Chinese zodiac is a twelve-year cycle in which each year is associated with an animal sign. It is deeply embedded in Chinese calendrical traditions and popular culture.
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  1. This is China's national capital.
  2. The Forbidden City is located here.
  3. It hosted the Summer Olympics in 2008.
  4. It has been an important political center for centuries.
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B E I J I N G
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Beijing is the capital of China and one of its most historically significant cities. Major landmarks include the Forbidden City, Temple of Heaven, and Tiananmen Square.
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  1. This is China's longest river.
  2. It flows generally west to east across the country.
  3. The Three Gorges region lies along its course.
  4. It empties into the East China Sea near Shanghai.
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Y A N G T Z E
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The Yangtze is the longest river in China and Asia. Its basin has played an enormous role in Chinese agriculture, transportation, settlement, and economic development.
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  1. This major city stands near the mouth of a great river.
  2. It is famous for its dramatic modern skyline.
  3. The Bund is one of its best-known waterfront areas.
  4. It is one of China's largest economic and financial centers.
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S H A N G H A I
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Shanghai is one of China's largest cities and a major global financial and commercial center. It is known for the historic Bund and the modern skyline of Pudong.
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  1. This vast region lies in northwestern China.
  2. It contains deserts, mountains, and important Silk Road routes.
  3. Urumqi is its capital.
  4. It is geographically one of China's largest administrative regions.
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X I N J I A N G
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Xinjiang is a large autonomous region in northwestern China with landscapes ranging from the Taklamakan Desert to high mountain ranges. Historically, routes through the region formed important parts of the Silk Road.
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  1. This decorative object is associated with a famous Chinese dynasty.
  2. Porcelain from this period became highly prized.
  3. Blue-and-white decoration is particularly famous.
  4. Collectors often associate the term with fine Chinese ceramics.
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M I N G V A S E
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Ming dynasty porcelain became internationally renowned for its craftsmanship and decoration. Blue-and-white ceramics are among the best-known artistic products associated with the dynasty.
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  1. This enormous structure stretches across northern China.
  2. It consists of many sections built and rebuilt over centuries.
  3. Its purpose included defense and border control.
  4. It is China's representative among the New Seven Wonders of the World.
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G R E A T W A L L
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The Great Wall of China is a vast system of fortifications constructed and expanded by different Chinese states and dynasties over many centuries. It was selected as one of the New Seven Wonders of the World.

China Trivia

🐉 The Chinese zodiac has twelve animals.
The animal cycle repeats every twelve years and is combined with other traditional calendrical systems.
🏺 Chinese porcelain traveled worldwide.
Chinese ceramics became highly prized trade goods and influenced pottery traditions in many other regions.
🌊 The Yangtze is an enormous river system.
Its basin supports major cities, agricultural regions, transportation networks, and ecosystems.
🧱 The Great Wall is not one continuous wall.
It is a network of walls, trenches, passes, and fortifications built in different periods.