This book provides a comprehensive guide to commonly used honorifics, terms, and units in the Chinese language. It serves as a valuable resource for individuals who are using Chinese terms to write their stories', offering explanations and examples...
Jade Rabbit (玉兔 yùtù) : Also known as the Moon Rabbit (月兔). A divine beast which symbolizes the Moon.
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• In mythology, it's a rabbit that lives on the moon. It accompanies the Moon Goddess Chang'e and produces the elixir of life by pounding medicinal herbs.
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1• Chang'e (嫦娥; Cháng'é, alternatively rendered as Chang-Er or Ch'ang-o), originally known as Heng'e, is the Chinese goddess of the Moon. She is the subject of several legends in Chinese mythology, most of which incorporate several of the following elements: Houyi the archer, a benevolent or malevolent emperor, an elixir of life, and the Moon. She was married to Houyi.
2• The elixir of life, also known as elixir of immortality, is a potion that supposedly grants the drinker eternal life and/or eternal youth. This elixir was also said to cure all diseases. Alchemists in various ages and cultures sought the means of formulating the elixir.
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Heavenly Dog (天狗 tiāngǒu) : Also known as Tiangou or the Celestial Dog. In mythology, it's a black dog which caused eclipses by trying to eat the sun and moon. People would customarily beat on gongs and set off firecrackers during an eclipse in order to scare the Heavenly Dog away. [Picture]
• The Heavenly Dog is possibly associated with the star Sirius, which is called the Dog Star in many different cultures. In China, the star is called 天狼 = the Celestial Wolf, Heavenly Wolf, or Sky Wolf.
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