《中华优秀传统文化要略》共13章，内容涉及哲学(孔子、老子、百家争鸣)、宗教(道教、佛教)、文学、艺术、科技、节日、菜肴、手工艺品、体育和园林，突出中华思想文化内容的讲述和术语翻译。
本书全英文编写，配有插图，语言力求新颖地道，格式力求醒目别致，部分章节里融入中华思想文化术语的引例，以增强读者对有关中华思想文化术语内涵的理解；每个单元后面都设计有配套的知识性练习和思辨性练习，既可帮助学生巩固所学单元内容，又能培养学生的思辨能力。
本书不但可以作为高等院校学生的教材，而且可以作为大学英语教师的教学参考资料，还可供来华留学生和对中国文化感兴趣的外国友人阅读使用。

Chapter 1 Confucius: Supreme Sage and Foremost Teacher
A Great Thinker
An Outstanding Statesman
China's First Educator
Key Terms
Exercises
Chapter 2 Lao Zi: The Founder of Taoism
Naturalness
Non-action
Non-contention
Key Terms
Exercises
Chapter 3 The Contention of a Hundred Schools of Thought
Confucianism
Taoism
Mohism
Legalism
Key Terms
Exercises
Chapter 4 Taoist Religion
Origins of Taoist Religion
Primitive Taoist Religion
Development of Taoist Religion
Principal Tenets and Practices of Taoist Religion
Techniques of Longevity and Immortality
Eight Immortals in the Taoist Religion
The Most Sacred Taoist Mountain--Dragon-Tiger Mountain
Religious Taoism and Chinese Culture
Exercises
Chapter 5 Buddhism in China
Teachings of Buddha
Hinayana Buddhism and Mahayana Buddhism
The Spread and Development of Buddhism in China
Monastic Community and Buddhist Holidays
Buddhism and Chinese Culture
Exercises
Chapter 6 Chinese Classical Literature
Mythology
Poetry
Prose
Fiction
Drama
Key Terms
Exercises
Chapter 7 Traditional Chinese Arts
Characters
Calligraphy
Traditional Chinese Painting
Traditional Chinese Operas
Folk Performing Arts
Traditional Musical Instruments
Exercises
Chapter 8 Science & Technology in Ancient China
Four Great Inventions
Other Impressive Ancient Inventions
Mathematics
Agronomy
Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM)
Acupuncture and Moxibustion
Exercises
Chapter 9 Traditional Chinese Festivals
Spring Festival
Lantern Festival
Qingming Festival
Dragon Boat Festival
Double Seventh Festival
Mid-Autumn Festival
Double Ninth Festival
Exercises
Chapter 10 Traditional Chinese Cuisine
Features of Chinese Food
Eight Regional Cuisines
Top 10 Chinese Dishes Most Missed by Overseas Chinese
Table Manners
Chinese Chopsticks
Chinese Tea
Chinese Wine
Exercises
Chapter 11 Traditional Chinese Handicrafts
Ceramics
Porcelain
Embroidery
Carpets
Ivory Carving
Jade Carving
Wood Carving
Clay Modeling
Cloisonne
Lacquer-Ware
Batik
Kite-Making
Paper-Cutting
Exercises
Chapter 12 Chinese Folk Sports
Sports in Ancient China
Ethnic Sports
Traditional Physical Activities
Categories of Modern Chinese Martial Arts
A Brief History of Chinese Martial Arts
Distinguished Forms of Chinese Martial Arts
Exercises
Chapter 13 Chinese Classical Gardens
A General History of Chinese Classical Gardens
Components of Chinese Classical Gardens
The Summer Palace
The Imperial Summer Resort in Chengde
The Humble Administrator's Garden in Suzhou
Exercises
Key to Exercises
References