中國古代獨(dú)特詞匯的標(biāo)準(zhǔn)翻譯

中國古代獨(dú)特事物(Unique Ancient Chinese Items)

宣紙 rice paper

牌樓 pailou;pai-loo

武術(shù) 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?yàn)槠蘧V 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

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