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Alternatively, browse terms in alphabetical order according to their Chinese Pinyin 汉语拼音

Chinese Pinyin: Tao
Chinese:
Name Of Image: Peach fruit
Description:

The peach fruit usually symbolises longevity or immortality in Chinese pictorial art. The origin of this idea started from legends dating back to the third century. Read Dr Yibin Ni‘s research article for related literatures and legendary stories from ancient …

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Chinese Pinyin: Tu
Chinese:
Name Of Image: Rabbit (Hare)
Description:

In an ancient Chinese book, The Huainanzi (淮南子 The Discourses of the Huainan Masters), compiled around 139 BCE, there was a legendary story about a fairy lady, Chang’e 嫦娥, the Moon Goddess. She had a loyal companion, an adorable rabbit, …

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