Countless words
count less
than the silent balance
between yin and yang

Lao Tzu

Tag: classics tao-te-ching chinese-literature



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After Supper the Master dismissed all except Sun Wukong, Zhu Bajie and Sha the Monk. He took them out with him and said, "Look at that wonderful moolight. It makes me long for the time when I can return home.

Wu Cheng'en

Tag: travel monkey chinese-literature



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The boatman then gently guided the raft across. They saw a dead body floating. At the sight of this, the Master was greatly frightened. But Sun smiled and said, "Master do not be alarmed! That corpse is none other than your own." Zhu Bajie said, "It is you, it is you!" Sha the Monk clapped his hands, and also said, "It is you, it is you!" The boatman also remarked "It was yours, I congratulate you." The three pilgrims congratulated him, and they quietly crossed over the Could Ferry in safety. The Master's shape was changed, and he jumped ashore on the other side with a very light body.

Wu Cheng'en

Tag: rebirth monkey chinese-literature



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Unfortunately, I have dedicated great effort to the task of compiling this ‘sensitive words glossary,’ and I have mastered my filtering skills. I knew which words and sentences had to be cut, and I accepted the cutting as if that was the way it should be. In fact, I will often take it on myself to save time and cut a few words. I call this ‘castrated writing’ -—I am a proactive eunuch, I have already castrated myself before the surgeon raises his scalpel.

Murong Xuecun

Tag: freedom-of-speech chinese-literature



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Because at this time, in this place, Chinese writing exhibits symptoms of a mental disorder.

Murong Xuecun

Tag: freedom-of-speech chinese-literature



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Only on a few occasions had I ever been comfortable showing my body off, and now here I was, taking a job where Asian boobs and ass ran free.

Teresa Lo

Tag: chinese body-image erotica chinese-literature asian-american nightclub



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She believed being so free with her sexuality was empowering, but I wouldn't say taking home a douchebag who would laugh about the encounter with his friend later is a step forward in the feminist movement."-Lily

Teresa Lo

Tag: humor sexuality romance sex erotica chinese-literature asian-american



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Walking on water is easy if you know where to step.

Peter Tieryas

Tag: water china asia chinese-literature



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The biggest problem in Chinese society is not money, but rather the lack of a developed civil society. Civil society has received a lot of attention in recent years. But in truth, squared off against the overwhelming presence of the state, the positive elements of civil society are completely powerless."

[In interview. Pathlight: New Chinese Writing (Summer 2013)]

Bi Feiyu

Tag: chinese-literature



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I’m in Suzhou, Zhou Lingtong said, angling his head so he could wipe away his tears and see the road sign clearly. I’m in Changrui Lane, Suzhou. If you walk north past two telephone poles you’ll find me in the dustbin.

["Two Lives", in Pathlight: New Chinese Writing (Summer 2013)]

A Yi

Tag: chinese-literature



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