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A dictionary of Chinese symbols : hidden symbols in Chinese life and thought. London: Routledge & Kegan Paul. ISBN 978-0-203-03877-2. OCLC 826514710. Ren, Liqi (2013). Traditional Chinese visual design elements: their applicability in contemporary Chinese design (Master of Science in Design thesis). Arizona State University.
The Qingjing Jing (simplified Chinese: 清静经; traditional Chinese: 清靜經; pinyin: Qīngjìng Jīng; Wade–Giles: Ch'ing Ching Ching; lit. 'Classic of Clarity/Purity and Stillness/Tranquility') is an anonymous Tang dynasty Taoist classic that combines philosophical themes from the Tao Te Ching with the logical presentation of Buddhist texts and a literary form reminiscent of the Heart ...
Fuzzy kiwifruit [7] The fuzzy kiwifruit is the national fruit of China. [7] It has fuzzy, dull brown skin and tangy, bright green flesh. Jujube [7] The jujube (Ziziphus zizyphus) is the second national fruit of China. [7] It is an oval drupe 1.5-3 centimeters deep; it resembles a date and has a single hard stone like an olive. National tree ...
Chinese auspicious patterns and motifs have profound meanings and are rich in forms; these reflect the desires and yearning of the ancient Chinese to pursue a better life. [5] Chinese auspicious ornaments are typically decorations of Chinese cultural origins which are rooted in Confucianism, Taoism, Chinese Buddhism beliefs, in Chinese ...
In the myeonbok of Korean Kings could only use 9 symbols (i.e. gujanbok, nine-emblem myeonbok) instead of the 12 as only the Chinese Emperor could wear the twelve ornaments. [ 10 ] [ 11 ] It is only after Gojong proclaimed the Korean Empire , equal to China, that he was allowed to wear the 12 symbols.
The decorative patterns and visual motifs used by the Manchu rulers were adopted from the Han Chinese's adornment designs, decorations, and symbols rooted in Taoism and Buddhism; they were then adapted into new set of designs. [15] [2] [7] Lishui was thus added to on the bottom hem and/or on the sleeves of the court robes. Lishui found on the ...
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A modern huabiao at Chinese Culture University in Taipei. A singular huabiao in Xinghai Square in Dalian. Huabiao (simplified Chinese: 华表; traditional Chinese: 華表; pinyin: huábiǎo; Jyutping: waa4 biu2; Pe̍h-ōe-jī: hôa-piáu) is a type of ceremonial column used in traditional Chinese architecture.