中國古代獨特事物(Unique Ancient Chinese Items)
宣紙 rice paper
衙門 yamen
叩頭 kowtow
孔子Confucius
牌樓 pailou;pai-loo
武術 wushu(Chinese Martial Arts)
功夫 kungfu ;kung fu
中庸 the way of medium (cf. Golden Means)
中和 harmony (zhonghe)
孝順 to show filial obedience
孝子 dutiful son
家長 family head
三綱：君為臣綱，父為子綱，夫為妻綱 three cardinal guides: ruler guides subject, father guides son husband guides wife
五常：仁、義、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
養(yǎng)兒防老：raising sons to support one in one’s old age