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General Knowledge of Ancient Chinese Culture

General Knowledge of Ancient Chinese Culture

Wang Li
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A classic that has been popular at home and abroad for half a century A concise guide to traditional culture ……………… ※Editor's Recommendation※ ☆From astronomy and the calendar to clothing, food, housing, and transportation, it covers all aspects of ancient people's lives and is a concise "time-travel" guide for ancient culture enthusiasts. ☆Edited by the master linguist Wang Li and reviewed by renowned scholars and experts, the content has been meticulously refined and the language is accessible, making it suitable for readers of all levels. ☆It has been a bestseller for over fifty years since its publication, constantly reprinted and translated into Japanese, Korean, and other languages, becoming popular both domestically and internationally. ☆A slim, portable small format with imported lightweight paper pages, it is sleeker than a Kindle and lighter than an iPhone, making it completely burden-free to carry in a bag. On commutes, during travel, in museums... carry a book, travel thousands of miles, and recharge your knowledge anytime, anywhere. ……………… ※Content Introduction※ "Common Knowledge of Ancient Chinese Culture" is a concise primer on common knowledge of ancient Chinese culture, compiled and overseen by the renowned linguist Professor Wang Li in the early 1960s, with the participation of numerous experts. This book has been a bestseller for over fifty years since its publication and remains an important and comprehensive basic reference for the public to understand the appearance of ancient Chinese culture. This book has been published in Hong Kong and Taiwan and has been translated into Japanese, Korean, and other languages, becoming popular both domestically and internationally. The book is divided into fourteen chapters: astronomy, calendar, temperament, geography, official positions, imperial examinations, names, rituals and customs, patriarchal clan system, palaces, carriages, diet, clothing, and miscellaneous items, covering all aspects of ancient people's lives. ……………… ※Media Recommendation※ The definition of traditional culture can be divided into two forms: one is the classical culture in traditional texts, and the other is the daily life culture integrated into everyday life. Culture in traditional texts allows readers to understand traditional knowledge, while learning about traditional culture in daily life is perceptual; one must experience it firsthand to grasp the meaning and essence of traditional culture. "Common Knowledge of Ancient Chinese Culture," edited by Wang Li, a professor at Peking University and one of the founders of modern Chinese linguistics, is a concise primer on common knowledge of ancient Chinese culture. From creation myths to ancient civilized society, the content is profound and the language is vivid, bringing readers closer to ancient cultural life and allowing them to fully understand and appreciate the classical traditional culture of ancient China. ——"China Publishing & Media Journal"

Publication Date

2018-07-01

Publisher

四川人民出版社

Imprint

the new wave

Pages

144

ISBN

9787220107689
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