The largest of the world's oceans, located between Asia and Oceania to the west and the Americas to the east.

a room in a hospital where bodies are kept temporarily before burial; morgue

The state established by the Taiping Rebellion (1851-1864) led by [[洪秀全|洪秀全|hong2 xiu4 quan2]] against the Qing dynasty

The army of the Taiping Heavenly Kingdom established by Hong Xiuquan during the mid-19th century Qing dynasty

the western Pacific Ocean

the whole world or the whole country is at peace; used to describe a stable political situation and a prosperous life for the people

an era of great peace and prosperity; a period when a country is stable and thriving

The geographic area including countries and regions located around the edges of the Pacific Ocean

To hide social unrest or internal problems by creating a false appearance of peace and prosperity; to pretend that everything is going well.

An exit door in theaters, auditoriums, and other public buildings used for evacuation in an emergency; a fire exit

A major Taoist sect founded by Zhang Jue during the late Eastern Han Dynasty. It used the "Classic of Great Peace" as its core text and mobilized hundreds of thousands of followers, eventually serving as the primary force behind the Yellow Turban Rebellion.

Everything is peaceful and quiet with no troubles or disturbances.

A percussion instrument consisting of a round frame covered with animal skin or paper, with a long handle decorated with iron rings that rattle when shaken or struck with a thin stick; also called [[单鼓|單鼓|dan1 gu3]] or [[羊皮鼓|羊皮鼓|yang2 pi2 gu3]].

An official who maintains the status quo without any major achievements or serious mistakes; a mediocre administrator who prioritizes stability over progress.

Taiping District of Fuxin City in Liaoning Province.

stairs built on the outside or inside of a building for emergency escape during a fire

A deciduous shrub with fragrant creamy-white flowers and oval leaves; commonly grown for decoration; originally from Jiannan, it was presented to the Song dynasty court during the Tiansheng era and named by Emperor Renzong

a type of toxic plant native to western North America; poison oak

a bird species of China, Gavia pacifica

the major area in the basin of the Pacific Ocean where many earthquakes and volcanic eruptions occur

major area in the basin of the Pacific Ocean where many earthquakes and volcanic eruptions occur

the eastern portion of the Pacific Ocean

reign title of Emperor Taiwu of Northern Wei from 440 to 451

an honorary legal official or magistrate, often abbreviated as JP; commonly used in Hong Kong and other Commonwealth regions

An important early Taoist text from the Eastern Han Dynasty, also known as the [[太平清领书|太平清領书|tai4 ping2 qing1 ling3 shu1]]; it provided the ideological foundation for the Yellow Turban Rebellion led by [[张角|張角|zhang1 jue2]].

(bird species of China) Bohemian waxwing (Bombycilla garrulus)

fire hydrant; a device used by firefighters to access water

(bird species of China) Japanese waxwing (Bombycilla japonica)

singing and dancing to celebrate a time of peace and prosperity; (variant form) to enjoy a tranquil life

the circum-Pacific seismic belt; a major area in the basin of the Pacific Ocean where many earthquakes and volcanic eruptions occur

the major area in the basin of the Pacific Ocean where many earthquakes and volcanic eruptions occur

An area around the rim of the Pacific Ocean where many volcanic eruptions and earthquakes occur; circum-Pacific seismic belt

an important early Taoist text from the Eastern Han Dynasty and the ideological foundation for the Yellow Turban Rebellion

a mid-oceanic ridge stretching from California to Antarctica

a mid-oceanic ridge stretching from California to Antarctica

the regions comprising East Asia, Southeast Asia, and Oceania bordering the Pacific Ocean

the geographical area comprising Asia and the islands of the Pacific Ocean

Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation, an inter-governmental forum for 21 member economies in the Pacific Rim that promotes free trade throughout the Asia-Pacific region

The historic transcontinental railroad in Canada, built between 1881 and 1885

To live a life free of trouble or conflict; to enjoy a period of peace and security

Princess Taiping (c. 665-713), daughter of Emperor Gaozong and Empress Wu Zetian of the Tang Dynasty; she was a powerful political figure known for her intelligence and influence at court.

a period of peace and stability under good governance

A massive 19th-century rebellion in southern China against the Qing dynasty, led by [[洪秀全|洪秀全|hong2 xiu4 quan2]] who sought to establish the [[太平天国|太平天國|tai4 ping2 tian1 guo2]].

General Geography of the World of the Taiping Era, a comprehensive historical geography of the Song Dynasty compiled by Yue Shi in the late 10th century

Extensive Records of the Taiping Era; a major 10th-century collection of fictional history, legends, and miscellaneous tales compiled under the leadership of [[李昉|李昉|li3 fang3]] during the Song dynasty. It is one of the [[宋四大书|宋四大書|song4 si4 da4 shu1]] and preserved numerous ancient texts that are now otherwise lost.

An expansive Song dynasty encyclopedia in 1,000 scrolls compiled between 977 and 983; one of the Four Great Books of Song, it preserves numerous pre-Song texts that were otherwise lost.

(dated) a water barrel or bucket kept for use in a fire emergency

large vat filled with water for use in case of fire, common in traditional Chinese architecture