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Zhu Xian (novel)
''Zhu Xian'' (), translated as ''Jade Dynasty'' or ''The Attack of Heaven'', is a xianxia novel written by Xiao Ding. ''Zhu Xian'' creates many characters with unique personalities. The novel keeps looking for the answer to a question "What is true righteousness?" but concludes that "Heartless World, treat everything as straw dogs!", which perhaps is the main theme of the novel. Main characters * Zhang Xiaofan (张小凡): The male protagonist of the novel. He was born in a village called Grasstemple. When he was eleven years old, everyone in his village was killed except for him, his childhood friend Lin Jinyu, and a villager called Uncle Wang. Because of this miserable disaster, Qing Yun Faction decided to take them in. Because of his talent, Lin Jinyu was accepted as a student of a Caosong Taoist priest, the leader of Dragon-head Peak. Zhang Xiaofan had much less potential and ability than Lin Jinyu, and no masters were willing to accept him as a student except Tian Buyi, a sub- ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Xianxia Novel
''Xianxia'' ( zh, s=, t=仙俠), directly translated to 'immortal heroes', is a genre of Chinese fantasy heavily inspired by Taoism and influenced by Chinese mythology, Chan Buddhism, Chinese martial arts, traditional Chinese medicine, Chinese folk religion, Chinese alchemy and other traditional Chinese elements. Etymology The characters forming ''xianxia'' are ''xiān'' ( 仙) and ''xiá'' ( 侠). A ''xiān'' is an immortal, a kind of transcendent being from Chinese mythology. ''Xiá'' is usually translated as "hero", but specifically implies a person who is brave, chivalrous, and righteous. History There are many ancient Chinese texts that could be classified as xianxia, such as the ''Classic of Mountains and Seas'' from the Warring States period, or the Legend of the White Snake. ''Xianxia'' novels were popularized during the Republic of China period, but it was the 1932 novel ''Legend of the Swordsmen of the Mountains of Shu'' that sparked the modern popularity of th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Xiao Ding
Xiao may refer to: * Filial piety (), or "being good to parents", a virtue in Chinese culture * Xiao (flute) (), a Chinese end-blown flute * Xiao (rank) (), a rank used for field officers in the Chinese military * Xiao County (), in Anhui, China * Xiao Mountain (), a range of mountains in Henan, China, or the surrounding Xiao region * Xiao River (), a tributary of the Xiang River, in Hunan, China * Xiao (mythology) (), certain legendary creatures in Chinese mythology * Ling Xiaoyu, a character from the '' Tekken'' video game series, also known as Xiao People * Xiao (surname), a Chinese surname sometimes also romanized as Hsiao, Siaw, Siew, Siow, Seow, Siu or Sui * Duke Xiao of Qin, Chinese ruler of the state of Qin * Prince Xiao of Liang, the posthumous title of Liu Wu, younger brother of the Han emperor Jing * Empress Dowager Xiaozhuang (1613–1688), empress dowager of the Qing Dynasty * Xiao Guodong (born 1989), Chinese professional snooker player * Xiao He, first chancellor ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Straw Dog
Straw dogs or Grass dogs (), figures of dogs made out of straw, were used as ceremonial objects in ancient China, as a substitute for the sacrifice of living dogs. has been used figuratively to refer to anything discarded after use. Use as a metaphor ''Tao Te Ching'' Chapter 5 of the ''Tao Te Ching'' makes use of the phrase () to compare living beings to straw dogs. This metaphor is used to explain the non-humanity ( ) of Heaven and Earth: However, some translators prefer to interpret this phrase as two separate words, "straw" () ''and'' "dogs" (), rather than together, as "straw dogs" (). This verse is usually interpreted as an expression of the Taoist rejection of the principle of (), one of the Five Constant Virtues in Confucianism, variously translated as "humanity", "benevolence", or "kind acts". Su Zhe's commentary on the verse explains: "Heaven and Earth are not partial. They do not kill living things out of cruelty or give them birth out of kindness. We do the s ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Protagonist
A protagonist () is the main character of a story. The protagonist makes key decisions that affect the plot, primarily influencing the story and propelling it forward, and is often the character who faces the most significant obstacles. If a story contains a subplot, or is a narrative made up of several stories, then each subplot may have its own protagonist. The protagonist is the character whose fate is most closely followed by the reader or audience, and who is opposed by the antagonist. The antagonist provides obstacles and complications and creates conflicts that test the protagonist, revealing the strengths and weaknesses of the protagonist's character, and having the protagonist develop as a result. Etymology The term ''protagonist'' comes , combined of (, 'first') and (, 'actor, competitor'), which stems from (, 'contest') via (, 'I contend for a prize'). Ancient Greece The earliest known examples of a protagonist are found in Ancient Greece. At first, dramatic pe ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Noble Aspirations
''Noble Aspirations'' (), also known as ''The Legend of Chusen'', is a 2016 Chinese xianxia television series based on Xiao Ding ()'s best-seller novel ''Zhu Xian''. Produced by H&R Century Pictures Co.,Ltd, the series stars Li Yifeng, Zhao Liying, Yang Zi, Cheng Yi and Qin Junjie in the leading roles. The first season aired from 31 July to 8 November 2016 on Hunan TV. The second season premiered on 8 December 2016 on Tencent Video. Synopsis Season One Zhang Xiaofan (Li Yifeng), and childhood friend Lin Jingyu ( Cheng Yi), are the sole survivors of a village massacre. The two are accepted into the Qing Yun sect, where they learn the ways of the Immortal Sword. Although he is hardworking and determined, Xiaofan struggles to catch up to his peers due to his slow wit. One day, he acquires a "dementor sword" by chance when he was training in the mountains. During the martial arts competition held within Qing Yun sect, Xiaofan enters the Top 4. Together with Lu Xueqi ( Yang Zi), Lin ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jade Dynasty (video Game)
''Jade Dynasty'' (also known as ''Zhu Xian'' ()) was a free-to-play MMORPG game created by Perfect World. The game's plot was based on a popular Chinese internet novel ''Zhu Xian''. Released in an era where popular MMORPGs were besieged by bots and other problems related to trading of real-world currency for digital goods, Jade Dynasty was notable for replacing traditional click-intensive methods of training with an in-game automation system. This automation system made 3rd-party automation software largely redundant and marginalized the benefits of playing for long hours, instead rewarding smart training methods and efficient algorithmic resource consumption. On May 1, 2018, it was announced that all game servers would be shut down on June 5, 2018. Ever since the shutdown of the official game, there have been many appearances of private servers trying to recreate what was once quite a popular Chinese MMORPG. Gameplay ''Jade Dynasty'' is set in a world based on ancient China, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jade Dynasty (film)
''Jade Dynasty'' (), also known as ''Jade Dynasty 1'' and ''Zhu Xian'', is a 2019 Chinese fantasy action film directed by Ching Siu-tung and starring Xiao Zhan, Li Qin, Meng Meiqi, and Tang Yixin. The film is adapted from Xiao Ding's eponymous novel. The film was released in China on September 13, 2019. Plot The film follows the story of Zhang Xiaofan, a kindhearted and pure village boy who is thrown into a world of chaos after his village gets massacred, and then becomes a disciple of the Qingyun Sect. Zhang Xiaofan learns martial arts from three masters and becomes a master of the mythical realm, while at the same time, experiencing a complicated relationship with three beautiful girls, Lu Xueqi, Tian Ling'er, and Bi Yao. Cast * Xiao Zhan as Zhang Xiaofan * Meng Meiqi as Bi Yao * Li Qin as Lu Xueqi * Tang Yixin as Tian Ling'er * Qiu Xinzhi as Tian Buyi * Cecilia Yip as Master Shuiyue * David Chiang as Reverend Daoxuan * Norman Chui as Reverend Cangsong * Bryan Leung as Zeng S ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Zhu Xian
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Zhu Xian or Zhuxian may refer to: Literature and media * ''Zhu Xian'' (novel), 2005 Chinese novel by Xiao Ding * ''Jade Dynasty'' (video game), video game adaptation * ''Jade Dynasty'' (film), 2019 film adaptation Places in China *Zhuxian, Henan, in Kaifeng, Henan *Zhuxian Township, in Wushan County, Chongqing Wushan County () is a county located in Chongqing municipality. It occupies roughly and has a population of about 600,000. The county seat is located at the western entrance to the Wu Gorge in the Three Gorges region. Wushan is famous for its ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
