2017雅思词汇：中国古代的特殊事物

2017雅思词汇：中国古代的特殊事物

　　中国古代独特事物(Unique Ancient Chinese Items)

　　宣纸 rice paper

　　衙门 yamen

　　叩头 kowtow

　　孔子Confucius

　　牌楼 pailou;pai-loo

　　武术 wushu (Chinese Martial Arts)

　　功夫 kungfu; kung fu

　　中庸 the way of medium (cf. Golden Means)

　　中和 harmony (zhonghe)

　　孝顺 to show filial obedience

　　孝子 dutiful son

　　家长 family head

　　三纲：君为臣纲，父为子纲，夫为妻纲

　　three cardinal guides: ruler guides subject, father guides son husband guides wife

　　五常：仁、义、理、智、信

　　five constant virtues: benevolence (humanity), righteousness, propriety, wisdom and fidelity

　　八股文 eight-legged essays

　　多子多福：The more sons/children, the more blessing/ great happiness

　　养儿防老：raising sons to support one in one’s old age