Ji Li (other)
Ji Li may refer to: * Ji Li (ceremony), the Confucian coming of age ceremony for women * King Ji of Zhou, also known as Ji Li * Guan Li, the Confucian coming of age ceremony for men See also * Jili (other) * Li Ji (other) Li Ji may refer to: People *Li Ji (concubine) (died 651 BC), concubine of Duke Xian of Jin ** Other Consorts surnamed Li or titled Li Ji in Consort Li (other) *Li Ji (Han dynasty) (fl. 180 BC), a Chinese general of the Han dynasty; see *L ...

Ji Li (ceremony)
(), also known as the hairpin ceremony, is the equivalent of the ; the marks the transition from childhood to adulthood of a Chinese woman and involves the use of a (). It is only after the ceremony that a woman is considered an adult and is therefore eligible to be married. In ancient times, the ceremony could be performed by people of any social class; however, rich people were more likely to hold the ceremony than poor people. Origins Both the , the capping ceremony for Chinese men, and the ceremony appeared in China in ancient times, prior to the Qin era. Age The ceremony occurs when a girl is engaged or if she is getting married. However, it typically takes place when a young girl reaches the age of 15 even if the girl is not engaged or married. If the young girl was still not betrothed at the age of 20, the ceremony had to be performed again. Procedures of ceremony The procedure of the ceremony occurs through the following steps: # A married woman, typi ...
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King Ji Of Zhou
Jili was a leader of the Predynastic Zhou during the Shang dynasty of ancient China. His son King Wen and grandson King Wu would defeat the Shang to establish the Zhou dynasty. He was posthumously granted the title of king, and often referred to as Ji, King of Zhou. Jili's ancestral name was Ji. He was the youngest son of King Tai. Sima Qian recorded that Jili and his son were both renowned for their wisdom and this reputation caused his elder brothers Taibo and Zhongyong to renounce voluntarily their claims to the throne and to leave in exile to Wu.Sima Qian. ''Records of the Grand Historian'"Annals of Zhou"/ref> Surviving historical records portray him travelling to the Shang capital to submit to Wu Yi and being rewarded with land, jade, and horses in 1118 BC.Bamboo Annals. In 1117, he captured 20 "kings" of the Guirong tribes. During the reign of the Shang king Wen Ding, he was defeated by the Yanjing Rong but managed to subdue the Yuwu (), Hu (), and Xitu () Rong. After ...
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Guan Li
The () is the Confucian coming of age ceremony. According to the (), it is only after the coming of age ceremonies that young people could call themselves adults and could share social responsibilities. The name refers to the ritual ceremony for men which involves the use of a , while the () refers to the one for women and involves the use of a . Both the and have important symbolic meaning for the Han Chinese. Both of these ceremonies are key Confucian rites, and are part of the "four rites", along with marriage, mourning rites, and sacrificial rituals. The and the ceremony can be performed by people of any social class; however, rich people were more likely to hold the ceremony than poor people. In the 20th century, these ceremonies slowly phased out, but there has been a recent resurgence of interest, especially in those who are interested in Confucian traditions and . Since 2010, large ceremonies have taken place each year at Wenmiao, in Taiyuan, Shanxi. Hist ...
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Jili (other)
Jili may refer to: * Jili, Liuyang, Hunan Province, People's Republic of China * Jili District, Luoyang, China * Jili language, a Plateau language of Nigeria * Jili language (Burma) * King Ji of Zhou, personal name Jili * Geely (), a Chinese car company * Stanley Tong (), Hong Kong film action choreographer See also * Ji Li (other) Ji Li may refer to: * Ji Li (ceremony), the Confucian coming of age ceremony for women * King Ji of Zhou, also known as Ji Li * Guan Li, the Confucian coming of age ceremony for men See also * Jili (other) * Li Ji (other) Li Ji ...