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Translation updates, cultural insights, and other musings about wuxia and Chinese culture.


WuxiaSociety v2.0
Update

We have moved to an all-new site with exciting features still under development. Help report any issues you encounter.

Meet the wuxia authors
Update

Discover the literary masters who shaped the wuxia genre on our new authors page.

Jin Yong characters, factions, and martial arts pages
Update

New overview pages for Jin Yong's characters, factions, and martial arts are now available, making it easier to explore the vast world of Jin Yong's novels.

Translating Li Bai in Mandarin Duck Blades
Translation notes

There are two interesting literary references in Chapter 2 of Mandarin Duck Blades.

Picking up the translation for Mandarin Duck Blades
Translation notes

I've started translating the Third Edition of Mandarin Duck Blades.

Upcoming Legend of the Condor Heroes game
News

NetEase is developing a Legend of the Condor Heroes game.

What is jianghu?
Musings

Jianghu is a profound term in Chinese culture with layers of cultural context.

Sword of the Yue Maiden Third Edition completed
Translation notes

I've completed the third edition of Sword of the Yue Maiden.

Wuxia Wiki update: Duan Yu
Update

I've updated the Duan Yu article in our Wuxia Wiki.

What’s the difference between wuxia, xianxia, and xuanhuan?
Musings

Readers are often unsure of how wuxia, xianxia, and xuanhuan differ from each other.