shān​hǎi​jīng

Classic of Mountains and Seas

  • created sense approved 山海经/山海經 · shān​hǎi​jīng · Classic of Mountains and Seas — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

    山海经 / 山海經

    shān​hǎi​jīng

    Classic of Mountains and Seas

    Classic of Mountains and Seas, an ancient Chinese text compiled between the Warring States period and the early Han dynasty; it contains a vast collection of geography, mythology, and folklore.

    山 (literal) → 山 · shān · mountain 海 (literal) → 海 · hǎi · sea 经 (literal) → 经/經 · jīng · classic

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  • created sense approved 山海经/山海經 · shān​hǎi​jīng · tall tales; aimless talk — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

    山海经 / 山海經

    shān​hǎi​jīng

    tall tales; aimless talk

    (metaphorical) aimless chat or rambling stories; can also refer to a long collection of personal experiences or specialized knowledge shared at length

    山 (literal) → 山 · shān · mountain 海 (literal) → 海 · hǎi · sea 经 (literal) → 经/經 · jīng · classic

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