The Complete Guide to the Chinese Calendar (4 Volumes)

Author: Wang Shuanghuai et al. (Editor-in-Chief)
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Publish Date: 2006-04-01
Features: Ancient Chinese classics contain a vast number of Geng-Zhi cycles. Geng-Zhi are abstract concepts, and only with the help of a calendar can one clarify the time they represent. This calendar combines the functions of an annual table, monthly table, daily table, weekly table, solar term table, and lunar eclipse table. It is currently the most scientifically arranged, comprehensive, and user-friendly calendar table. Users can directly look up the corresponding Gregorian date by imperial era, year, month, day, and Geng-Zhi, or quickly find the corresponding Chinese lunar date by Gregorian date. Almost all time-related issues in Chinese history can be answered in this book. We believe this work will be highly beneficial to those engaged in historical research, textual research, and archaeological research. The purpose of compiling this book is twofold: to showcase China's unique calendar system and to help scholars of literature and history correctly interpret the time represented by Geng-Zhi in texts. Chinese traditional culture is profound and enduring, possessing timeless charm. In the 21st century, people will undoubtedly continue to study Chinese history and culture and read Chinese literature and classics. As historical research deepens, the need to convert Geng-Zhi will become increasingly frequent. We hope this book becomes a valuable tool for everyone studying Chinese history and culture.