There used to be more ceremonial rites in ancient China but many have grown out of fashion. For example, the coming of age ceremony for the high born where males aged 20 are capped and given a courtesy name while girls’ hair is styled into a bun and given a hairpin at the age ofContinue reading “The Role of Etiquette in Chinese culture (3)- Ceremonial Rites “
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Remarkable Women in Ancient China (26)- Liang Hong Yu
Who is She? One of the known female generals in ancient China and potentially the only one that had spent some time in a humble situation Notable Life Events Why is She Remarkable? I didn’t actually know she was the one who started a trend of wives of officials earning a separate wage. I didn’tContinue reading “Remarkable Women in Ancient China (26)- Liang Hong Yu “
The Role of Etiquette in Chinese culture (2)- Left versus Right
There are two aspects to which left versus right is important in Chinese culture. The first is that unlike Western society where right is considered the power position, it’s the reverse in Chinese culture. By the power position, I mean both seating arrangements and whether you walk to the left or right of someone else.Continue reading “The Role of Etiquette in Chinese culture (2)- Left versus Right “
The Role of Etiquette in Chinese culture (1)- Titles and Personal Addresses
This topic is actually inspired by my study in translation (I started my graduate certificate in translation in the middle of July) and I thought etiquette does play a very important role in Chinese culture, all the way from ancient times. Before I delve into the topic area of this post, I will just listContinue reading “The Role of Etiquette in Chinese culture (1)- Titles and Personal Addresses “
Remarkable Women in ancient China (25)- Zhao Rao
Who is she? Notable Life Events Why is She Remarkable?She is not the only palace maid who has risen to a high position (nor the only nanny for the Emperor for that matter) but I did find it interesting how it was effectively palace servants, of which Zhao Rao is one, that the Dowager EmpressContinue reading “Remarkable Women in ancient China (25)- Zhao Rao”
Remarkable Women in Ancient China (24)- Xun Guan
Who is She? Notable Life Events Why is She Remarkable: We don’t know anything more about Xun Guan but just that feat at the age of 13 is awesome, right? I don’t think anything more needs to be said Moonlake’s Thoughts on Her: I don’t have any more thoughts. This seems more a fictional orContinue reading “Remarkable Women in Ancient China (24)- Xun Guan”
Fictionalising Historical Figures in Chinese culture
I don’t think Chinese is the only culture that fictionalises historical figures. I mean, this is a practice that is still ongoing when we think about historical fiction as a genre whenever it leverages a well known historical figure. But this is the focus of this post given the nature of this blog. I’m notContinue reading “Fictionalising Historical Figures in Chinese culture”
Chinese Lore- a selection of mythical fauna (26)
This is the last post for this particular series. Lin Physical Description: A hound-like beast with tiger-like claws, scaled. Special Properties: It is good at jumping and pouncing. Consuming its meat can cure some health condition Gui Physical Description: A turtle-like creature with a red head and a white body. Special Properties: It has fireContinue reading “Chinese Lore- a selection of mythical fauna (26) “
Remarkable Women in Ancient China (23)- Qiu Jin
Who is She? Notable Life Events: Why is she Remarkable? Moonlake’s Thoughts on her: I only knew of her as a writer/poet before I looked into her and she actually reminds me of Li Qing Zhao who is also from a family of high societal standings, highly educated, patriotic and a female poet.
Chinese Lore- a selection of mythical fauna (25)
Dai Bird Physical Description: An owl-like bird with three eyes and ears. Special Properties: Its call sounds like that of deers. Consuming its meat cures diseases to do with too much moisture. Yao Physical Description: A pheasant-like bird with a long tail, a red body and an indigo beak. Special Properties: The sound its makesContinue reading “Chinese Lore- a selection of mythical fauna (25)”
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