随着汉语文在国际上兴起，雅思听力考试中对于中国古代的知识也有增加，新航道小编整理我国古代热门词汇，供大家参考。
中国古代独特事物(Unique Ancient Chinese Items)
宣纸 rice paper
衙门 yamen
叩头 kowtow
孔子Confucius
牌楼 pailou;pai-loo
武术 wushu (Chinese Martial Arts)
功夫 kungfu; kung fu
中庸 the way of medium (cf. Golden Means)
中和 harmony (zhonghe)
孝顺 to show filial obedience
孝子 dutiful son
家长 family head
三纲：君为臣纲，父为子纲，夫为妻纲
three cardinal guides: ruler guides subject, father guides son husband guides wife
五常：仁、义、理、智、信
five constant virtues: benevolence (humanity), righteousness, propriety, wisdom and fidelity
八股文 eight-legged essays
多子多福：The more sons/children, the more blessing/ great happiness
养儿防老：raising sons to support one in one’s old age
