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Wu Ta-yeh
Wu may refer to: Places * Wu (region) (), a region roughly corresponding to the territory of Wuyue ** Wu Chinese (), a subgroup of Chinese languages now spoken in the Wu region ** Wuyue culture (), a regional Chinese culture in the Wu region *Wu (state) (; ), a kingdom during the Spring and Autumn period 771–476 BCE ** Suzhou or Wu (), its eponymous capital ** Wu County (), a former county in Suzhou * Eastern Wu () or Sun Wu (), one of the Three Kingdoms in 184/220–280 CE * Li Zitong (, died 622), who declared a brief Wu dynasty during the Sui–Tang interregnum in 619–620 CE * Wu (Ten Kingdoms) (), one of the ten kingdoms during the Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms period 907–960 CE * Wuyue (), another of the ten kingdoms during the Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms period 907–960 CE * Wu River (other), various rivers in China Language * Wu Chinese, a group of Sinitic languages that includes Shanghaiese People * Wu (surname) (or Woo) (吳), several different Ch ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Wu (region)
Jiangnan is a geographic area in China referring to lands immediately to the south of the lower reaches of the Yangtze, Yangtze River, including the southern part of its Yangtze Delta, delta. The region encompasses the city of Shanghai, the southern part of Jiangsu Province, the southeastern part of Anhui Province, the northern part of Jiangxi Province and Zhejiang Province. The most important cities in the area include Anqing, Changzhou, Hangzhou, Nanjing, Ningbo, Shaoxing, Suzhou, Wuxi, Wenzhou, Yangzhou and Zhenjiang. Jiangnan has long been regarded as one of the most prosperous regions in China due to its wealth in trade and very high list of administrative divisions of Greater China by Human Development Index, human development. Most people of the region speak Wu Chinese dialects as their native languages. Etymology The name Jiangnan is the pinyin romanization of Chinese, romanization of the Standard Mandarin pronunciation of , meaning "[Lands] South of the Yangtze Ri ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Duke Wu (other)
Duke Wu or Wu Gong (武公) may refer to the following ancient Chinese rulers: * Duke Wu of Qi (r. 850–825 BC), ruler of the State of Qi * Duke Wu of Lu (r. 825–816 BC), ruler of the State of Lu * Duke Wu of Chen (r. 795–781 BC), ruler of the State of Chen * Duke Wu of Jin (r. 716–677 BC), also called Duke Wu of Quwo, ruler of the State of Jin * Duke Wu of Qin (r. 697–678 BC), ruler of the State of Qin {{human name disambiguation ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
San Andreas
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San Andreas is an archaic variation of the Spanish language San Andrés (Saint Andrew, the apostle). It may also refer to: Places *San Andreas, California, an unincorporated town *San Andreas Fault, a geologic fault that runs through California *San Andreas Lake, a lake near San Francisco, California for which the fault is named Arts, entertainment, and media * ''San Andreas'' (novel), a 1984 novel by Alistair MacLean * ''San Andreas'' (film), a 2015 film directed by Brad Peyton * San Andreas, a fictional setting in several games in the ''Grand Theft Auto'' series, and the subtitle of '' Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas'' See also *San Andrés (other) *St Andrews (other) St Andrew most commonly refers to Andrew the Apostle, the Christian apostle and brother of Peter. St Andrew or St Andrews may also refer to: People * List of saints named Andrew, several people known as Saint Andrew Places Asia * St. Andrew's Ho ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Goo Goo Gai Pan
"Goo Goo Gai Pan" is the twelfth episode of the The Simpsons season 16, sixteenth season of the American animated television series ''The Simpsons''. It was originally aired on the Fox Broadcasting Company, Fox network in the United States on March 13, 2005. The episode was written by Dana Gould and directed by Lance Kramer. The episode focuses on Selma Bouvier adopting a Chinese orphan after experiencing menopause. Lucy Liu guest stars as Madam Wu, and actor Robert Wagner appears as himself. The episode was banned in China and Hong Kong. It received mixed reviews. Plot While giving Mr. Burns a driving test to replace his long-expired license, Patty and Selma, Selma experiences a hot flash. She finds out she has entered menopause, meaning she can no longer have children. Afraid of dying alone, she turns to adoption. She almost manages to adopt one of Cletus Spuckler, Cletus's many children through a misunderstanding, but that fails when Brandine Spuckler, Brandine wants the b ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Marcy Wu
The animated series ''Amphibia (TV series), Amphibia'' features various characters created by Matt Braly. The series centers on Anne Boonchuy, who, along with her friends Sasha and Marcy, is transported to the world of Amphibia after opening a mysterious music box. Anne is adopted by the Plantar family, consisting of the adventurous Sprig, feisty Polly, and the wise Hop Pop, as they go on adventures and face numerous dangers. Much of the show revolves around Anne interacting with the residents of Wartwood, who are initially hostile towards her, but over time welcome her as one of them. This is a list of the characters that appear in this show. Overview Main Anne Boonchuy Anne Savisa Boonchuy (; voiced by Brenda Song) is a self-assured, adventurous, and fearless Thai Americans, Thai-American human girl originally from Los Angeles, California, who, on her 13th birthday, gets magically transported to Amphibia alongside Sasha and Marcy after opening a mysterious chest known as the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
List Of Grimm Characters
The following is a list of the cast and characters from the NBC television series '' Grimm''. Main characters Nick Burkhardt Nicholas Burkhardt (played by David Giuntoli) is the show's protagonist and titular Grimm. A homicide detective in Portland, Oregon, he starts seeing disturbing and inexplicable things; ordinary faces seem to become animal-like or monstrous. Returning home from work (in the pilot episode) he finds his Aunt Marie making dinner with his girlfriend Juliette. Marie discreetly explains to Nick, that she too, and all Grimms, are able to see theriomorphic people known as Wesen, and have an ancient responsibility to kill those Wesen who pose threats to humanity. Hank Griffin Hank Griffin (played by Russell Hornsby) is Nick's detective partner. Hank has no hint that Grimms or Wesen exist, until, by way of his association with Nick, that world is slowly revealed to him. Juliette Silverton Dr. Juliette Silverton (played by Bitsie Tulloch) is a veterinarian who ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sensei Wu
The following is a list of fictional characters from the Danish-Canadian animated television series ''Ninjago (TV series), Ninjago'' and its Ninjago: Dragons Rising, sequel, which were produced by The Lego Group. The series features a large ensemble cast of recurring characters. The list includes the main protagonists, major and minor villains and other supporting characters that have appeared within the ''Ninjago'' Fictional universe, universe. The list is mainly organised into groups of fictional beings based on the chronological order of season release. ''Ninjago'' focuses on a group of six teenage ninja, named Lloyd Garmadon, Kai, Cole, Jay, Zane and Nya, and their wise sensei, Master Wu. The ninja team's purpose is to battle against the forces of evil, including Wu's brother, Lord Garmadon. The series is mainly set on Ninjago Island, centred around the large metropolis of Ninjago City, which is inhabited by a large cast of supporting characters and villains, such as Nindroid a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
List Of Deadwood Characters
This article contains descriptions and biographies of fictional characters appearing in the HBO original television series '' Deadwood'' and in 2019's '' Deadwood: The Movie''. Cast Main cast Recurring cast Main characters Seth Bullock Seth Bullock ( Timothy Olyphant) leaves Etobicoke, Ontario, and becomes a marshal in Montana. Soon he hears stories of gold in Deadwood. Rather than searching for gold, Bullock opens a hardware store with his best friend and longtime business partner, Sol Star. At the camp, he meets Wild Bill Hickok. When Hickok is murdered, Bullock pursues the killer into the Black Hills and captures him, taking him back to South Dakota for trial. After his return, he becomes sheriff of Deadwood. Bullock, one of the few honest men in the camp, is soon enlisted to look after a gold claim for Alma Garret, an upper-class woman from the East Coast whose husband was murdered by Al Swearengen's men over the claim. Eventually, the two become sexually involved, d ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
George Formby
George Formby, (born George Hoy Booth; 26 May 1904 – 6 March 1961), was an English actor, singer-songwriter and comedian who became known to a worldwide audience through his films of the 1930s and 1940s. On stage, screen and record he sang light, Novelty song, comic songs, usually accompanying himself on the ukulele or banjolele, and became the UK's highest-paid entertainer. Born in Wigan, Lancashire, he was the son of George Formby Sr, from whom he later took his stage name. After an early career as a stable boy and jockey, Formby took to the music hall stage after the early death of his father in 1921. His early performances were taken exclusively from his father's act, including the same songs, jokes and characters. In 1923 he made two career-changing decisions – he purchased a ukulele, and married Beryl Ingham, a fellow performer who became his manager and transformed his act. She insisted that he appear on stage formally dressed, and introduced the ukulele to his ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Katy Lied
''Katy Lied'' is the fourth studio album by American rock band Steely Dan, released in March 1975, by ABC Records; reissues have since been released by MCA Records due to ABC's acquisition by the former in 1979. It was the first album the group made after they stopped touring, as well as their first to feature backing vocals by Michael McDonald. In the United States, the album peaked at number 13 on the ''Billboard'' Top LPs & Tape chart, and it has been certified Gold by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). The single "Black Friday" charted at number 37 on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100. Recording The album was the first one recorded by Steely Dan after guitarist Jeff "Skunk" Baxter and drummer Jim Hodder left the group as a result of Walter Becker and Donald Fagen's decision to stop touring and focus solely on recording with various studio musicians. Guitarist Denny Dias, a founding member of Steely Dan, contributed to the album as a session musician, as di ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Wu (shaman)
''Wu'' () is a Chinese term translating to "shaman" or "sorcerer", originally the practitioners of Chinese shamanism or "Wuism" (巫教 ''wū jiào''). Terminology The glyph ancestral to modern is first recorded in bronze script, where it could refer to shamans or sorcerers of either sex. Modern Mandarin ''wu'' (Cantonese ''mouh'') continues a Middle Chinese ''mju'' or ''mjo''. The Old Chinese reconstruction is uncertain, given as *''mywo'' or as *''myag'', the presence of a final velar ''-g'' or ''-ɣ'' in Old Chinese being uncertain. By the late Zhou dynasty (4th to 3rd centuries BCE), ''wu'' referred mostly to female shamans or "sorceresses", while male sorcerers were named ''xi'' "male shaman; sorcerer", first attested in the ''Guoyu'' or '' Discourses of the States'' (4th century BCE). Other sex-differentiated shaman names include ''nanwu'' for "male shaman; sorcerer; wizard"; and ''nüwu'' , ''wunü'' , ''wupo'' , and ''wuyu'' for "female shaman; sorceress; witch". ' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Wú (negative)
Chinese traditional character for Wu In the Sinosphere, the word , realized in Japanese and Korean as ' and in Standard Chinese as , meaning 'to lack' or 'without', is a key term in the vocabulary of various East Asian philosophical and religious traditions, such as Buddhism and Taoism. Etymology The Old Chinese * () is cognate with the Proto-Tibeto-Burman *, meaning 'not'. This reconstructed root is widely represented in Tibeto-Burman languages; for instance, means 'not' in both Tibetan and Burmese. Pronunciations The Standard Chinese pronunciation of (; 'not', 'nothing') historically derives from the Middle Chinese , the Late Han Chinese ''muɑ'', and the reconstructed Old Chinese *. Other varieties of Chinese have differing pronunciations of zh, c=無. Compare Cantonese zh, j=mou4, labels=no; and Southern Min ( Quanzhou) and ( Zhangzhou). The common Chinese word () was adopted in the Sino-Japanese, Sino-Korean, and Sino-Vietnamese vocabularies. T ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
