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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 ...
Chinese dragons are crucial elements on Chinese imperial clothing [12] and appeared on the imperial court clothing at the end of the 7th century and became the symbol of the Chinese emperors in the Song dynasty. [1] Chinese dragons continued to be used in the Qing dynasty in the imperial and court clothing.
The Twelve Ornaments (Chinese: 十二章; pinyin: Shí'èr zhāng) are a group of ancient Chinese symbols and designs that are considered highly auspicious. They were employed in the decoration of textile fabrics in ancient China, which signified authority and power, and were embroidered on vestments of state.
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 ...
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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 ...
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.