京剧

京剧(Peking Opera)，被称为中国的国剧，起源于18世纪晚期，是将音乐、舞蹈和艺术综合于一体的戏曲。在中国京剧是最具影响力和代表性的戏曲，它有着200多年的历史，是中华民族的瑰宝。京剧剧目(repertoire)主要讲述前朝的传说和故事，其中包括重要的历史事件和王侯将相的故事。京剧有着丰富的剧目、众多的表演艺术家和大批的观众，对中国的戏曲发展有着深远影响。

参考翻译：Peking Opera, known as China's national opera, originated in the late 18th century. It is a synthesis of music, dance and art. Peking Opera, a national treasure with a history of over 200 years, is the most influential and representative opera in China. The repertoire of Peking Opera is mainly engaged in the legends and stories of preceding dynasties, including important historical events and the stories of emperors, ministers and generals. With rich repertoire as well as a large number of artists and audiences, Peking Opera has exerted a deep influence over the development of operas in China.

毛笔

毛笔(Chinese brush) 是—种源于中国的传统书写工具，与墨、纸、理(ink stone)并称为“ 文房四宝”。毛笔有着悠久的历史，相传为秦始皇的大将蒙恬所创。毛笔笔尖最初用兔毛，后来也用羊、狼、鸡、鼠等动物毛，笔管用竹或其他材料制成。在古代，毛笔不仅是一种基本的书写工具，还被广泛用于书法(calligraphy)和绘画创作。几千年来，它为创造中华民族光辉灿烂的文化做出了卓越的贡献。

参考翻译：Chinese brush is a traditional writing instrumentoriginated in China, which, together with ink stick, paper, ink stone, is known as FourTreasuresof the Study. Chinese brush has a long history. Legend has it that the brush was invented by Meng Tian, a general under the First Emperor of the Qin Dynasty. Originally, the head of the brush was made from rabbit hairs, and later also from the hairs of goats, wolves, chickens, mice and other animals. The shaft was made of bamboo or other materials. In ancient times, Chinese brush was not only an essential writing tool, but also widely used in calligraphy and painting. For thousands of years, it has made outstanding contributions to the creation of the effulgent Chinese culture