Four Books and Five ClassicsVietnamese nameVietnamese alphabetChữ Hán四書五經Korean nameHangul사서오경Hanja四書五經Japanese nameKanjiKanaししょごきょうThe Four Books and Five Classics are authoritative and important books associated with Confucianism, written before 300 BC. They are traditionally believed to have been either written, edited or commented on by Confucius or one of his disciples.
Chinese literatureThe history of Chinese literature extends thousands of years, and begins with the earliest recorded inscriptions, court archives, building to the major works of philosophy and history written during the Axial Age. The Han (202 BC – 220 AD) and Tang (618–907 AD) dynasties were considered golden ages of poetry, while the Song (960–1279) and Yuan (1271–1368) were notable for their lyrics (ci), essays, dramas, and plays.
Thirteen ClassicsVietnamese nameVietnamese alphabetThập tam kinhChữ Hán十三經Korean nameHangul십삼경Hanja十三經Japanese nameKanji十三經KanaじゅうさんぎょうThe Thirteen Classics (traditional Chinese: 十三經; simplified Chinese: 十三经; pinyin: Shísān Jīng) is a term for the group of thirteen classics of Confucian tradition that became the basis for the Imperial Examinations during the Song dynasty and have shaped much of East Asianculture and thought.
Classical ChineseAlternative Chinese nameChinese古文Literal meaningancient writingVietnamese nameVietnamese alphabetHán vănvăn ngônChữ Hán漢文文言Korean nameHangul한문Hanja漢文Japanese nameKanji漢文Classical Chinese is the style of Chinese language in which the classics of Chinese literature were written, from c. the 5th century BCE.
Chinese historiographyStudy of writing Chinese history Chinese historiography is the study of the techniques and sources used by historians to develop the recorded history of China. Overview of Chinese history The recording of events in Chinese history dates back to the Shang dynasty (c. 1600–1046 BC). Many written examples survive of ceremonial inscriptions, divinations and records of family names, which were carved or painted onto tortoise shell or bones.
Chinese philosophyType of philosophyVietnamese nameVietnameseTriết học Trung QuốcChữ Hán哲學中國Korean nameHangul중국 철학Hanja中國哲學Japanese nameKanji中国哲学HiraganaちゅうごくてつがくKatakanaチュウゴクテツガクChinese philosophy (traditional Chinese: 中國哲學; simplified Chinese: 中国哲学) refers to the philosophical traditions that originated and developed within the historical and cultural context of China.Chinese astronomyAstronomy in China has a long history stretching from the Shang dynasty, being refined over a period of more than 3,000 years. The ancient Chinese people have identified stars from 1300 BCE, as Chinese star names later categorized in the twenty-eight mansions have been found on oracle bones unearthed at Anyang, dating back to the mid-Shang dynasty. The core of the "mansion" (宿 xiù) system also took shape around this period, by the time of King Wu Ding (1250–1192 BCE).
Traditional Chinese medicineAlternative medicine categoryVietnamese nameVietnamese alphabetY học cổ truyền Trung QuốcĐông ythuốc Bắcthuốc TàuHán-Nôm醫學古傳中國東醫𧆄北艚Korean nameHangul중의학Hanja中醫學Japanese nameHiraganaかんぽうShinjitai漢方Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) is an alternative medical practice drawn from traditional medicine in China.
Qin dynastyThe Qin dynasty ( CHIN) was the first imperial dynasty of China. It is named for its progenitor state of Qin, a fief of the confederal Zhou dynasty (c. 1046–256 BC). Beginning in 230 BC, the Qin under King Ying Zheng engaged in a series of wars conquering each of the rival states that had previously pledged fealty to the Zhou. This culminated in 221 BC with the successful unification of China.
Written ChineseHan writingSimplified ChineseTraditional ChineseHanyu PinyinHànwénLiteral meaningHan writingWritten Chinese is a writing system that transcribes the varieties of Chinese language using logograms — known as characters — and other symbols such as punctuations. Chinese characters do not directly represent pronunciation, unlike letters in an alphabet or syllabograms in a syllabary.
Jing (Chinese medicine)In traditional Chinese medicine, Jing (Chinese: 精; pinyin: jīng; Wade–Giles: ching) is the Chinese word for "essence", specifically kidney essence. Jing, along with qi and shen, is considered one of the Three Treasures. DescriptionAccording to traditional Chinese medical theory, jing or essence is foundational in controlling and regulating conception, maturation, health and longevity in a person's lifespan.
Ming dynastyChinese nameChinese明朝Dynastic nameChinese大明
Neo-ConfucianismVietnamese nameVietnameseTống nhoChữ Hán宋儒Korean nameHangul성리학Hanja性理學Japanese nameKanji宋明理学HiraganaそうみんりがくNeo-Confucianism (Chinese: 宋明理學; pinyin: Sòng-Míng lǐxué, often shortened to lǐxué 理學, literally "School of Principle") is the cultural revival of Confucianism as an ethical, social, and religious system, which dominated Chinese philosophy from the 13th through the 19th century.中國古籍Related word or term.中国古籍Related word or term.集Related word or term.*As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.