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Zhou Zhiruo
Zhou Zhiruo () is one of the two female lead characters in the wuxia novel ''The Heaven Sword and Dragon Saber'' by Jin Yong. Jin Yong describes Zhou Zhiruo's physical appearance as "beautiful, pure and free of worldly traits".Quote: 清麗秀雅，容色極美http://www.cnnovels.net/wx/jingyong/yttlj/017.htm/ref> Role in the novel Zhou Zhiruo is the daughter of a boatman from the Han River (Hanshui), Han River. Her name "Zhiruo" is derived from her birthplace, Zhijiang Dong Autonomous County, Zhijiang. Her mother died when she was very young. When she was 10, her father was killed by Yuan dynasty, Yuan soldiers but she was saved by Zhang Sanfeng. She meets the young Zhang Wuji, who was travelling with Zhang Sanfeng, and they develop a friendship. Zhang Wuji leaves them later and follows Chang Yuchun to Butterfly Valley to seek treatment from Hu Qingniu. Zhang Sanfeng brings Zhou Zhiruo back to Wudang School, Wudang and recommends her to join the Emei School. She becomes an appre ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Heaven Sword And Dragon Saber
''The Heaven Sword and Dragon Saber'', also translated as ''The Sword and the Knife'', is a wuxia novel by Jin Yong, Jin Yong (Louis Cha) and the third part of the ''Condor Trilogy'', preceded by ''The Legend of the Condor Heroes'' and ''The Return of the Condor Heroes''. It was first serialised from 6 July 1961 to 2 September 1963 in the Hong Kong newspaper ''Ming Pao''. Jin Yong revised the novel in 1979 with a number of amendments and additions. A second revision was published in early 2005, incorporating later thoughts and a lengthier conclusion. It also introduced many changes to the plot and cleared up some ambiguities in the second edition, such as the origin of the ''Nine Yang Manual''. As typical of some of his other novels, Jin Yong included elements of Chinese history in the story, such as featuring historical figures like Hongwu Emperor, Chen Youliang, Chang Yuchun and Zhang Sanfeng. The political and ethnic clash between the Han Chinese Red Turban Rebellion, rebels ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jianghu
''Jianghu'' () is a Chinese term that generally refers to the social environment in which many Chinese ''wuxia'', '' xianxia'', and ''gong'an'' stories are set. The term is used flexibly, and can be used to describe a fictionalized version of rural historical China (usually using loose influences from across the ~1000 BC–280 AD period); a setting of feuding martial arts clans and the people of that community; a secret and possibly criminal underworld; a general sense of the "mythic world" where fantastical stories happen; or some combination thereof. A closely related term, ''wulin'' (武林; wǔlín; 'martial forest'), refers exclusively to the community of martial artists that inhabit a ''jianghu'' setting. The term ''wulin'' has been borrowed into Korean as ''murim'' (무림) to refer to fiction set in Chinese-inspired martial arts worlds. Etymology The original meaning of ''jianghu'' comes from "river" () and "lake" (), which might have originally referred to the Ya ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Fictional Yuan Dynasty People
Fiction is any creative work, chiefly any narrative work, portraying individuals, events, or places that are imaginary or in ways that are imaginary. Fictional portrayals are thus inconsistent with fact, history, or plausibility. In a traditional narrow sense, fiction refers to written narratives in prose often specifically novels, novellas, and short stories. More broadly, however, fiction encompasses imaginary narratives expressed in any medium, including not just writings but also live theatrical performances, films, television programs, radio dramas, comics, role-playing games, and video games. Definition and theory Typically, the fictionality of a work is publicly expressed, so the audience expects a work of fiction to deviate to a greater or lesser degree from the real world, rather than presenting for instance only factually accurate portrayals or characters who are actual people. Because fiction is generally understood as not adhering to the real world, the th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Zhu Xudan
Zhu Xudan (; born 15 April 1992), also known as Bambi Zhu, is a Chinese people, Chinese actress. She is best known for her supporting role in ''Eternal Love (TV series), Eternal Love'' (2017) and her lead role as Zhou Zhiruo in ''Heavenly Sword and Dragon Slaying Sabre'' (2019). She is also known for her roles in ''Miss the Dragon'' (2021), ''Cute Programmer'' (2021), and ''Love Game in Eastern Fantasy'' (2024). Early life and education Zhu Xudan was born 15 April 1992 in Qiqihar, Heilongjiang. Since the young age of 6, she started learning dance. Prior to debuting, she worked as an advertisement model. In 2010, Zhu was enrolled in the Central Academy of Drama majoring in performance arts. In 2012, she participated in the variety program ''Crazy For School Beauty'', and was then signed on to Le.com as an artist for seven months. Career 2013–2015: Acting debut In 2013, Zhu made her first appearance in the CCTV legal program ''Wo Di Qian Chuan: Jie Mei''. The same year, she appe ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Liu Jing (actress)
Liu Jing may refer to: * Liu Jing (Prince of Guangling) (died 67), Eastern Han dynasty prince, son of Emperor Guangwu * Liu Jing (Prince of Langya) (died 81), Eastern Han dynasty prince, son of Emperor Guangwu * Liu Jing (Ming dynasty), rebel leader in the late Ming dynasty and early Qing dynasty * Liu Jing (politician) (born 1944), Chinese politician * Liu Jing (actor) (born 1963), Chinese actor * Jing Liu (architect) (born 1980), Chinese-born architect Sportspeople * Liu Jing (footballer, born 1997), Chinese footballer * Liu Jing (footballer, born 1998), Chinese footballer * Liu Jing (runner) (born 1971), Chinese middle-distance runner * Liu Jing (hurdler) (born 1977), Chinese hurdler * Liu Jing (rower) (born 1987), Chinese rower * Liu Jing (table tennis) (born 1988), Chinese para table tennis player * Liu Jing (speed skater) (born 1988), Chinese speed skater * Liu Jing (swimmer) (born 1990), Chinese swimmer {{hndis ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gao Yuanyuan
Gao Yuanyuan ( zh, s= 高圆圆, p=Gāo yuányuán, born 5 October 1979) is a Chinese actress and model. She gained attention in 2000 for appearing in a commercial for Qingzui (Clear Mouth) lozenges, earning her the nickname "Clear-Mouth Girl." She achieved mainstream popularity for her role as Zhou Zhiruo in the wuxia series ''The Heaven Sword and Dragon Saber'' (2003). Her other notable works include the films '' Shanghai Dreams'' (2005), ''City of Life and Death'' (2009), ''Don't Go Breaking My Heart'' (2011), '' Caught in the Web'' (2012), '' But Always'' (2014), as well as the television series ''We Get Married'' (2013). She ranked 64th on ''Forbes'' China Celebrity 100 list in 2013, 40th in 2014, 76th in 2015, and 86th in 2017. Career Gao Yuanyuan was born in Beijing and graduated from China Institute of Industrial Relations. Gao entered the entertainment industry in 1996. Gao, unlike other mainland Chinese actresses, did not graduate from any drama academic institutions. R ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Charmaine Sheh
Charmaine Sheh Sze-man (; born 28 May 1975) is a Hong Kong actress and beauty pageant titleholder who placed second runner-up at Miss Hong Kong pageant 1997 and represented her country at Miss International 1997. Sheh signed a contract with TVB in 1998. She is best known for her roles in '' Return of the Cuckoo'' (2000), '' War and Beauty'' (2004), '' Maidens' Vow'' (2006), '' Forensic Heroes II'' (2008), '' Beyond the Realm of Conscience'' (2009), ''Can't Buy Me Love'' (2010), '' When Heaven Burns'' (2011), '' Line Walker'' (2014), ''Story of Yanxi Palace'' (2018) and '' The QUEEN of News'' (2023). Career Sheh graduated in 1994 from the International Hotel Management Institute Switzerland in Lucerne, Switzerland, with a diploma in hotel management. In October 1997, she signed with Hong Kong television network TVB after emerging as second runner-up in the 1997 Miss Hong Kong Pageant. The early stage of her career was often characterised by her coy, squeaky voice and criticis ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kathy Chow
Kathy Chow Hoi-mei (; 6 December 1966 – 11 December 2023), or Kathy Chau Hoi-mei, was a Hong Kong actress and singer who was widely known for her leading roles in Hong Kong TVB series during the late 1980s to 1990s such as The Breaking Point (1991 TV series), ''The Breaking Point'' and ''Time Before Time''. Her popularity peaked in Asia following her portrayal of Zhou Zhiruo in the 1994 Taiwanese adaptation of The Heaven Sword and Dragon Saber (1993 TV series), ''The Heaven Sword and Dragon Saber''. Life and career Kathy Chow was born in Hong Kong on 6 December 1966. She was an ethnic Manchu, descended from the Gūwalgiya clan of the Bordered White Banner. Chow was a Miss Hong Kong pageant participant in 1985.Kathy Chow News – Entertainpulse entertainpulse.com ( ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gigi Lai
Gigi Lai (born 1 October 1971) is a Hong Kong actress and singer. Entering the entertainment industry in 1985, Lai was under a contract with the television station TVB from 1991 until she retired in 2008. Nicknamed by the Hong Kong media as the "Goddess of Beauty" (愛美神), she is best known for her roles in '' The Heaven Sword and Dragon Saber'' (2000), '' War and Beauty'' (2004), for which she won the TVB Anniversary Award for Best Actress, ''The Charm Beneath'' (2005), '' The Dance of Passion'' (2006), and '' The Gem of Life'' (2009). Early life On 1 October 1971 Lai was born in Hong Kong Hong Kong)., Legally Hong Kong, China in international treaties and organizations. is a special administrative region of China. With 7.5 million residents in a territory, Hong Kong is the fourth most densely populated region in the wor .... Lai's grandfather Lai Man-Wai was a key figure of the first generation of Hong Kong filmmakers, and her grandmother Lim Cho Cho was a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
