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This unique and authoritative guide describes more than 400 important Chinese symbols, explaining their esoteric meanings and connections. Their use and development in Chinese literature and in Chinese customs and attitudes to life are traced lucidly and precisely.
`An ideal reference book to help one learn and explore further, while simultaneously giving greater insight into many other aspects of Chinese life ... the most authoritative guide to Chinese symbolism available to the general reader today ... a well-researched, informative and entertaining guide to the treasure trove of Chinese symbols.' - South China Morning Post



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`A readable, authoritative and affordable work.' - Malcolm Taggart, Reference Reviews



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Introduction: The Symbolic Language of the Chinese, Dictionary of Chinese Symbols, Bibliography

Dictionary of Chinese Symbols Hidden Symbols in

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      Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd (Sales)
      Publication Date: 4/14/1988 12:00:00 AM
      ISBN13: 9780415002288, 978-0415002288
      ISBN10: 0415002281
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      Description

      Book Synopsis

      This unique and authoritative guide describes more than 400 important Chinese symbols, explaining their esoteric meanings and connections. Their use and development in Chinese literature and in Chinese customs and attitudes to life are traced lucidly and precisely.
      `An ideal reference book to help one learn and explore further, while simultaneously giving greater insight into many other aspects of Chinese life ... the most authoritative guide to Chinese symbolism available to the general reader today ... a well-researched, informative and entertaining guide to the treasure trove of Chinese symbols.' - South China Morning Post



      Trade Review

      `A readable, authoritative and affordable work.' - Malcolm Taggart, Reference Reviews



      Table of Contents
      Introduction: The Symbolic Language of the Chinese, Dictionary of Chinese Symbols, Bibliography

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