Common Knowledge About Chinese Culture is intended to help the reader understand the breadth of Chinese culture and its importance in human civilization, in a straightforward format. The bilingual book is divided into ten parts: Traditional Chinese Ideology, Traditional Virtues of China, Ancient Chinese Literature, Science and Technology of Ancient China, Traditional Chinese Art, Chinese Cultural Relics, Ancient Chinese Architecture, Chinese Arts and Crafts, Chinese Folk Customs, and Life of the Chinese People. Excellent as a concise encyclopedia on essential Chinese culture, the book is lively and interesting, and it sheds light on many perspectives of Chinese culture. The book features attractive photos throughout.
《中国文化常识》、《中国历史常识》和《中国地理常识》是由中华人民共和国国务院侨务办公室组织北京华文学院、南京师范大学和安徽师范大学编写的一套汉语教学辅助读物，供海外华裔青少年通过课堂学习或自学的方式了解中国文化、历史、地理常识，同时供家长辅导孩子学习使用，在海外反响很好。本书是系列之一。
目录
中国传统思想
中国传统美德
中国古代文学
中国古代科技
中国传统艺术
中国文物
中国古代建筑
中国工艺美术
中国民俗
中国人