ISBN10: 0658010786, ISBN13: 9780658010781, [publisher: Passport, Lincolnwood] Softcover SUBTITLED : ` The Complete Guide to Chinese Thought and Culture '. In the preface to this 506 page volume, the author explains that the older and more structured a society is, the deeper the cultural implications of many words (and phrases) there are within its language. LEARN more about : The Honored Guest, Hu Yaobang, Heishe Hui, Qing Dynasty, confessions, leadership, san gang, and ming yi (keeping a tight rein). UNillustrated. You will find commentary on such ideas as : the tortoise wins, the reach of big brother, importance of ritual, and small piece picker-uppers. PLUS roughly 300 others. Cond ; Paper wrapper is golden yellow. Two shrikes with flower blossoms on cover. No names, Volume is tight bright square and clean. Minimal wear. minimal soil. QUote (p. 145) : " Among the colorful terms the Cantonese Chinese came up with in reference to foreigners was `gweilo' (gway-ee-low) a Cantonese term that means foreign devil or foreign ghost. The North China equivalent of this term was `yang gui zi' or ocean ghosts. Another common slang term ._._._. . " Size: 8vo
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