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Jian (other)
__NOTOC__ The jian () is a double-edged straight sword used during the last 2,500 years in China. Jian may also refer to: Weapons *Jian (sword breaker) (), the Chinese sword breaker/club mace * Chinese arrow () Chinese history and culture *Jian of Qi, the last king of the ancient Chinese state of Qi * Jian (bird), a bird in Chinese mythology *Jian (surname), Mandarin Pinyin of the name 簡/简 * Jian (unit), a traditional unit of length and area in building large structures Others *Jian (era), a Japanese era from 1021 through 1024 *Jian Ghomeshi (born 1966/1967), Canadian broadcaster *''Jian'' (1986), a novel by Eric Van Lustbader Eric Van Lustbader (born December 24, 1946) is an American author of thriller and fantasy novels. He has published as Eric Lustbader, Eric V. Lustbader, and Eric Van Lustbader. He is a graduate of New York's Stuyvesant High School and Columb ... * Jian, Iran (other) See also * Ji'an (other) {{disambiguation, given name ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jian
The ''jian'' (pronunciation （劍）, English approximation: ) is a double-edged straight sword used during the last 2,500 years in China. The first Chinese sources that mention the ''jian'' date to the 7th century BCE, during the Spring and Autumn period; one of the earliest specimens being the Sword of Goujian. Historical one-handed versions have blades varying from in length. The weight of an average sword of blade-length would be in a range of approximately 700 to 900 grams (1.5 to 2 pounds). There are also larger two-handed versions used for training by many styles of Chinese martial arts. Professional ''jian'' practitioners are referred to as ''jianke'' ( or "swordsmen"; a term dating from the Han dynasty). In Chinese folklore, it is known as "The Gentleman of Weapons" and is considered one of the four major weapons, along with the ''gun'' (staff), '' qiang'' (spear), and the ''dao'' (sabre). These swords are also sometimes referred to as ''taijijian'' or "tai ch ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jian (sword Breaker)
The jian () or tie tian (鐵鐧 or 鐵簡, lit. 'iron slip'), also known as Chinese swordbreaker or Chinese truncheon, is a type of quad-edged straight mace or club specifically designed to break weapons with sharp edges. The traditional Chinese weapon has a rectangular (occasionally hollow ground) cross section with sharp corners, making it ideal to focus on damaging other weapons with brutal impact. Some variants end with a sharp tip. It was occasionally used as a throwing weapon, which gave rise to the idiom "sa shou jian (撒手鐧, lit. 'cast away jian')" that later corrupted into "sha shou jian (殺手鐧, lit. 'killing hand jian', also translated as ' assassin's mace')". Jian is functionally similar to Chinese whip, a type of blunt weapons in tubular shapes. Gallery File:Sword Truncheon, Northern Song, Heirloom (33549743291).jpg, Truncheon of Chancellor Li Gang, Song dynasty See also * Bian (weapon) *Eighteen Arms of Wushu *Jitte A is a specialized weapon that ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Chinese Arrow
For millennia, Chinese archery (, the art of Chinese archery) has played a pivotal role in Chinese society. In particular, archery featured prominently in ancient Chinese culture and philosophy: archery was one of the Six Noble Arts of the Zhou dynasty (1146–256 BCE); archery skill was a virtue for Chinese emperors; Confucius himself was an archery teacher; and Lie Zi (a Daoist philosopher) was an avid archer. Because the cultures associated with Chinese society spanned a wide geography and time range, the techniques and equipment associated with Chinese archery are diverse.Selby (2010), pp. 52—54. The improvement of firearms and other circumstances of 20th century China led to the demise of archery as a military and ritual practice, and for much of the 20th century only one traditional bow and arrow workshop remained. However, at the beginning of the 21st century, there has been a revival in interest among craftsmen looking to construct bows and arrows, as well as a practice ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jian Of Qi
Jian, King of Qi (; reigned 264–221 BC) was the last king of Qi, one of the seven major states of the Warring States period of ancient China. His personal name was Tian Jian (田建), ancestral name Gui, and he did not have a posthumous title because he was the last king of Qi. Jian succeeded his father King Xiang of Qi, who died in 265 BC. He reigned for 44 years. At the time he acceded to the throne, there were only a few states left in what is now China. Qi was one of the wealthiest, and it was on the seacoast far from the most aggressive state, Qin. For years, King Jian's mother acted as his advisor. On her deathbed she wanted to tell her son the king which ministers she thought were the best. But when the writing materials arrived she could no longer tell him. After she died, Hou Sheng (后勝) became his prime minister. It was alleged by some sources that Hou Sheng was in the pay of the state of Qin. In Strategies of the Warring States, The Book of Qi One famous ane ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jian (bird)
The ''jian'' (Mandarin Chinese: , , English approximation: ) is a double-edged straight sword used during the last 2,500 years in China. The first Chinese sources that mention the ''jian'' date to the 7th century BCE, during the Spring and Autumn period; one of the earliest specimens being the Sword of Goujian. Historical one-handed versions have blades varying from in length. The weight of an average sword of blade-length would be in a range of approximately 700 to 900 grams (1.5 to 2 pounds). There are also larger two-handed versions used for training by many styles of Chinese martial arts. Professional ''jian'' practitioners are referred to as ''jianke'' ( or "swordsmen"; a term dating from the Han dynasty). In Chinese folklore, it is known as "The Gentleman of Weapons" and is considered one of the four major weapons, along with the '' gun'' (staff), '' qiang'' (spear), and the '' dao'' (sabre). These swords are also sometimes referred to as '' taijijian'' or " ta ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jian (surname)
Jiǎn () is a Han surname meaning "simple". It was the 382th surname listed on the ''Hundred Family Surnames''. There are more people in Taiwan with this surname than any single province in Mainland China. Notable people * Jian Zi-Hao (简自豪), Uzi (League of Legends player) * Sir Yuet-keung Kan GBE JP (Chinese: 簡悅強, 26 July 1913 – 14 September 2012), Hong Kong banker, politician and lawyer * Jianzhi (簡之), courtesy name of Yao Silian (姚思廉; died 637), an official of the Chinese dynasties Sui Dynasty and Tang Dynasty * Victor Kan (簡華捷, Kan Wah Chit; born 1941) Hong Kong student of the late Yip Man * (born 25 February 1972 in Chiba) is a retired Japanese sprinter who specialized in the 400 metres * Eugene Chien () (born February 4, 1946) is a politician and diplomat of the Republic of China on Taiwan * Chien Yu-Hsiu (; born February 29, 1980) is a male badminton player from the Republic of China. * John Chien (簡啟聰主教, March 23, 1940 - March ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jian (unit)
The is a traditional Japanese unit of length, equal to six Japanese feet (''shaku''). The exact value has varied over time and location but has generally been a little shorter than .JAANUS It is now standardized as 1.82 m. Although mostly supplanted by the metric system, this unit is a common measurement in Japanese architecture, where it is used as a proportion for the intervals between the pillars of traditional-style buildings. In this context, it is commonly translated as "bay". The length also appears in other contexts, such as the standard length of the ''bō'' staff in Japanese martial arts and the standard dimensions of the tatami mats. As these are used to cover the floors of most Japanese houses, floor surfaces are still commonly measured not in square meters but in "tatami" which are equivalent to half of a square ken. Word Among English loanwords of Japanese origin, both ''ken'' and '' ma'' are derived from readings of the same character . This kanji graphi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jian (era)
was a , also known as Chi'an, after ''Kannin'' and before '' Manju.'' This period spanned the years from February 1021 through July 1024. The reigning emperor was . Change of Era * 1021 : The era name was changed to mark an event or series of events. The previous era ended and a new one commenced in ''Kannin'' 5, on the 2nd day of the 2nd month of 1021. Events of the ''Jian'' era * 1023 (''Jian 3, 4th month''): An epidemic in Kyoto was so severe that there were corpses in the streets; disease spread throughout the country. * 1023 (''Jian 3, 10th month''): Fujiwara no Michinaga visits Mt. Koya. * December 29, 1023 (''Jian 3, 14th day of the 11th month''): a lunar eclipse.Pankenier, David. (1999). Notes References * Brown, Delmer M. and Ichirō Ishida, eds. (1979) ''Gukanshō: The Future and the Past.''Berkeley: University of California Press. OCLC 251325323* Nussbaum, Louis-Frédéric and Käthe Roth. (2005) ''Japan encyclopedia.''Cambridge: Harvard University Press. OCL ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jian Ghomeshi
Jian Ghomeshi (born June 9, 1967) is a British-born Persian-Canadian broadcaster, writer, musician, producer and former CBC personality. From 1990 to 2000, he was a vocalist and drummer in the Thornhill-based folk-pop band Moxy Früvous. In the 2000s, he became a television and radio broadcaster. He hosted, among others, the CBC Newsworld program ''Play'' (2002–2005), the CBC Radio One program '' The National Playlist'' (2005–2006), and the CBC Radio One program '' Q'', which he co-created and hosted from 2007 to 2014, until he was fired by the CBC. ''Q'', which featured interviews with prominent cultural and entertainment figures, became the highest rated show in its timeslot in CBC history. In 2014 and 2015, Ghomeshi was the subject of allegations of sexual assault and sexual harassment; he was eventually arrested. In late 2015, Ghomeshi pleaded not guilty to the charges and his trial began in early 2016. That March he was acquitted of five of the charges, and in May ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Eric Van Lustbader
Eric Van Lustbader (born December 24, 1946) is an American author of thriller and fantasy novels. He has published as Eric Lustbader, Eric V. Lustbader, and Eric Van Lustbader. He is a graduate of New York's Stuyvesant High School and Columbia College, with a degree in sociology, and he has a second-level Reiki degree. He is married to Victoria Lustbader (née Schochet), who is also an author, as well as an editor. Biography Lustbader was born and raised in Greenwich Village, where he developed interests in art and writing. He lived downstairs from actress Lauren Bacall, and built orange-crate racers in Washington Square Park with actors Keith and David Carradine. He is a graduate of Columbia College, with a degree in sociology. Before turning to writing full-time, he was employed by the New York City public school system, where he holds licenses in both elementary and early childhood education, and in the music business, where he worked for Elektra Records and CBS Records. W ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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