The reign period (1723-1735) of the Qing Dynasty Emperor Shizong; also used to refer to the emperor himself.

dignified, natural, and elegant in manner or appearance; composed and relaxed

stately and elegant in appearance and manner; describes someone who is poised, dignified, and dressed luxuriously, often used for women of high status

the small piece of flesh that hangs down at the back of the throat

Shao Yong (1011-1077), a Northern Song dynasty philosopher, cosmologist, and poet who was one of the founders of the School of Principles; famous for his work on the [[易经|易經|yi4 jing1]] and his system of symbols and numbers.

Personal name of King Wuling of Zhao, who ruled the State of Zhao during the Warring States Period

a disciple of Confucius known for his moral integrity and leadership potential, also known by his courtesy name Zhonggong

Historical figure of the late Shang Dynasty; second son of King Tai of Zhou and younger brother of [[泰伯|泰伯|tai4 bo2]], with whom he founded the state of Wu after leaving to allow their younger brother to inherit the throne.

to display poise and refinement; composed and graceful in one's manner and speech

literal sense refers to a legend where Bo Yong planted stones and grew jade; figuratively used to describe finding a good spouse or a successful marriage proposal

(literary) concord; harmony; a state of peace and order throughout the land

Lake Manasarovar, a high-altitude freshwater lake in the Tibet Autonomous Region of China

One of the three largest sacred lakes in Tibet, located south of Lhasa.

Yamdrok Lake, one of the three largest sacred lakes in Tibet, located in Nakartse County; it is a major habitat for waterbirds and migratory birds.

The central royal academy of the five established during the Zhou dynasty; later used as a general term for the highest imperial university.

pottery ink slab or ink stone of celadon or white porcelain with an unglazed surface, usually circular and supported by many feet

peaceful harmony; concord; living in harmony with others

The Lama Temple in Beijing, originally the residence of the Yongzheng Emperor before he took the throne; it is currently the largest Tibetan Buddhist temple in Beijing.

natural and graceful; elegant and magnanimous

(idiom) appearing calm, dignified, and gentle while walking

an official of the state of Qi during the Spring and Autumn period, known for gaining the favor of Duke Huan through culinary skill and extreme loyalty

harmonious and friendly; usually describing a family or community living in peace

harmonious and friendly; peaceful and respectful; often used to describe family relationships or atmosphere

clumsy and slow to move; cumbersome; heavy and awkward

to block or stop up; to intercept or prevent the arrival of something; to cause a blockage that prevents passage or communication

harmonious; peaceful; describing a friendly or pleasant atmosphere; characterized by harmony or peace; used to describe sounds or social atmosphere

(variant form) a localized collection of pus in the skin or subcutaneous tissue; a scourge or persistent source of harm