An ancient book or document copied onto silk; specifically used when referring to archaeological texts found on silk scrolls

To tear or cut silk into pieces; used in ancient times to describe writing letters on scraps of silk

literally "to exchange weapons of war for gifts of jade and silk"; to turn hostility into friendship or beat swords into plowshares

(literary) jade and silk; expensive items used as ceremonial gifts or to symbolize wealth

cloth and silk; a general term for cotton, linen, and silk fabrics

wealth; money. This term originally referred to the combination of money and silk fabric used as currency in ancient China.

ancient Chinese painting executed on silk; many notable examples have been discovered in Chu state and Han dynasty tombs

(literary) bamboo slips and silk used as writing materials in ancient times; also used to refer to ancient books or historical records

(literary) money and silk; a general term for gifts or wealth used in ancient diplomacy and ritual exchange

literally cloth, silk, beans, and grain; describes things that are ordinary but absolutely essential for daily life, such as food and clothing

To wear comfortable silk clothes and eat fine meat; describes a life of luxury and comfort.

to have one's name recorded in history; to win eternal fame; literally refers to writing names on bamboo and silk used in ancient records

one's great deeds will be recorded in history and live forever

to have one's name handed down in the historical records forever

the island nation of Palau in the western Pacific Ocean; used primarily in Taiwan

a monetary gift given to the family of the deceased at a funeral; common in Hong Kong and Singapore

(literary) bundles of silk or cloth given as a gift, such as a betrothal present from the groom's side

grain and silk fabric; a general term for basic necessities of life or taxes paid in kind in anciently goods

silk fabric or silk cloth; a type of fabric woven from raw silk

A type of fine, thin silk fabric used in ancient China, especially as a writing surface before the invention of paper.

silk textiles and related fabrics in general

To bestow or grant silk as a reward or gift.

letters or correspondence