The Spring and Autumn Period (770–476 BC) and the Warring States Period (475–221 BC) collectively; the Eastern Zhou dynasty era

A 17-volume ideological tract by Han dynasty political philosopher [[董仲舒|董仲舒|dong3 zhong4 shu1]] that uses the concepts of yin, yang, and the five elements to establish a system of correspondence between nature and human affairs.

A writing style that uses subtle but loaded wording to express praise or blame, traditionally associated with Confucius's editing of the [[春秋|春秋|chun1 qiu1]].

to be at the peak of one's strength and vigor; used to describe someone in their middle years or most productive years

a jacket or light top suitable for wearing during the spring or autumn; also called a [[两用衫|兩用衫|liang3 yong4 shan1]]

To have an opinion or judgment about something or someone in one's heart without expressing it aloud; to criticize mentally.

A collective name for the three classic commentaries on the historical chronicle [[春秋|春秋|chun1 qiu1]], including the [[左传|左傳|zuo3 zhuan4]], the [[公羊传|公羊傳|gong1 yang2 zhuan4]], and the [[谷梁传|穀梁傳|gu3 liang2 zhuan4]].

the five powerful rulers who held leadership over the other feudal lords during the Spring and Autumn Period (770-476 BC); while lists vary, the most common includes Duke Huan of Qi [[齐桓公|齊桓公|qi2 huan2 gong1]], Duke Xiang of Song [[宋襄公|宋襄公|song4 xiang1 gong1]], Duke Wen of Jin [[晋文公|晉文公|jin4 wen2 gong1]], Duke Mu of Qin [[秦穆公|秦穆公|qin2 mu4 gong1]], and King Zhuang of Chu [[楚庄王|楚莊王|chu3 zhuang1 wang2]]

Gongyang Commentary on the Spring and Autumn Annals, one of the three major commentaries on the annals that served as a central text for the New Text School in the Han dynasty

Alternative title for the Discourses of the States, an ancient Chinese historical text from the Spring and Autumn period

an unrealistic idea or a grand dream that can never be achieved. This phrase references the dreams of regional rulers during the Spring and Autumn period who all desired to rule over the central plains of China.

Mr. Zuo's Annals of the Spring and Autumn Period; a classic historical chronicle and commentary on the [[春秋|春秋|chun1 qiu1]], traditionally attributed to the historian [[左丘明|左丘明|zuo3 qiu1 ming2]]

The era covering both the Spring and Autumn period (770-476 BC) and the Warring States period (475-221 BC), collectively known as the Eastern Zhou dynasty.

Spring and Autumn Period (770-476 BC) of Chinese history; named after the [[春秋|春秋|chun1 qiu1]] annals

Used to describe chroniclers who are honest, keen, and strict when observing and judging historical events or people; refers to the style of the [[春秋|春秋|chun1 qiu1]] where every addition or deletion carried deep moral significance

An ancient Chinese book documenting the life, wisdom, and political advice of the statesman [[晏子|晏子|yan4 zi3]] from the State of [[齐|齊|qi2]]; although traditionally attributed to him, it was likely compiled by later authors.

The Gongyang commentary on the [[春秋|春秋|chun1 qiu1]]; a classic work of early Chinese history likely written during the Han dynasty

literally "the cicada (Platypleura kaempferi) knows neither spring nor autumn"; used to describe a very short life span

A historical work in 100 volumes by Cui Hong of the Northern Wei dynasty, recording the history of the sixteen kingdoms that existed in northern China from 304 to 439 AD. Although the original was lost, parts of the text survive through later citations and collections.

Title of a historical record of the Ten Kingdoms period (907-979) by Wu Renchen, published in 1669, covering the history and figures of the southern states and Northern Han.

The Lüshi Chunqiu (Mr. Lü's Spring and Autumn Annals), a comprehensive Chinese classic text compiled around 239 BC under the patronage of the Qin Dynasty Chancellor [[吕不韦|呂不韋|lu:3 bu4 wei2]]. It is a major compendium of the philosophies of the [[诸子百家|諸子百家|zhu1 zi3 bai3 jia1]].

(proper noun) History of the southern states [[吴|吳|wu2]] and [[越|越|yue4]], traditional rivals during the Spring and Autumn period. The text was compiled by Han dynasty historian [[赵晔|趙曄|zhao4 ye4]] and is known for its vivid, almost novel-like literary style.

trilogy of novels by Ba Jin comprising Family, Spring, and Autumn

An alternate name for the classic historical work [[左传|左傳|zuo3 zhuan4]]; traditionally attributed to the historian [[左丘明|左丘明|zuo3 qiu1 ming2]] during the Spring and Autumn Period.