# ChinaRanked

> Data-driven encyclopedia of Chinese traditional wisdom for the modern world.

ChinaRanked makes 5000 years of Chinese knowledge accessible in clear, evidence-scored English. All content is bilingual (Chinese + English), cites primary sources, and distinguishes between clinically validated and traditional-use-only claims.

## Core Topics

- [BaZi Calculator](https://chinaranked.com/bazi): Chinese Four Pillars of Destiny astrology based on birth date/time. Calculate your elemental chart (Year, Month, Day, Hour pillars).
- [TCM Body Constitution](https://chinaranked.com/body-type): Quiz to identify your body type from 9 classical TCM constitutions (qi-deficient, yang-deficient, yin-deficient, blood-stasis, phlegm-dampness, damp-heat, qi-stagnation, special-constitution, balanced).
- [I Ching Oracle](https://chinaranked.com/iching): All 64 hexagrams of the Book of Changes with interpretations and philosophical guidance.
- [Food Therapy](https://chinaranked.com/food): 50+ foods classified by thermal nature, flavor, organ affinity, and body type compatibility.
- [Chinese Tea Guide](https://chinaranked.com/tea): 12+ tea varieties across 6 categories with brewing guides, health benefits, and TCM body type matching.
- [Acupressure](https://chinaranked.com/acupressure): 30 acupressure points with location, technique, benefits, and conditions treated.
- [Dream Interpretation](https://chinaranked.com/dream): Zhou Gong's Dream Dictionary connecting dream symbols to TCM organ theory and Five Elements.
- [24 Solar Terms](https://chinaranked.com/solar-terms): Traditional Chinese seasonal living guide with food, practices, and wellness advice for each period.
- [Chinese Names](https://chinaranked.com/name): Chinese name generator with meaning, stroke count, and Five Elements analysis.
- [Glossary](https://chinaranked.com/glossary): Definitions of 20+ key TCM and Chinese culture terms with Chinese characters and pinyin pronunciation.

## Key Concepts

- **Thermal Nature (性)**: Every food/herb is classified as Hot, Warm, Neutral, Cool, or Cold based on its effect on the body.
- **Five Elements (五行)**: Wood, Fire, Earth, Metal, Water — the cyclic framework connecting organs, emotions, seasons, and flavors.
- **Organ Affinity (归经)**: Which meridian channels a food/herb enters (Liver, Heart, Spleen, Lung, Kidney, etc.).
- **Body Constitution (体质)**: Nine classical TCM body types that determine which foods, teas, and lifestyle practices suit you.
- **BaZi (八字)**: "Eight Characters" — the Four Pillars system mapping birth time to Heavenly Stems and Earthly Branches.

## Content Standards

- Every health claim is scored by evidence level
- PubMed citations provided where available
- Traditional-use-only claims clearly marked
- Bilingual: all terms shown in English, Chinese characters, and pinyin
- Not medical advice — informational and educational only

## Languages

Available in: English, Spanish, Portuguese, French, German, Japanese

## Contact

Website: https://chinaranked.com