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If there is one Chinese literary work that has captured the imagination of generations across East Asia and beyond, it is Journey to the West (Xiyou Ji). Written in the 16th century during China’s Ming Dynasty by Wu Cheng’en, this magnum opus is more than just a novel – it is a cultural icon,…
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A supposedly virtuous man who pretends to do good deeds is no better than a selfish scoundrel.
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If a man does a bad thing and fears that others will find out, it shows that, despite his wickedness, he still has a conscience.
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No matter how earth-shaking one’s achievements, self-conceit will cancel them out. No matter how horrendous one’s sins, repentance will atone for them.
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“The Tiger of Zhao Cheng (The Repentant Tiger)” is a story from Strange Tales from Liaozhai (Liaozhai Zhiyi), recounting a tale of filial piety, vengeance, and forgiveness. Set in Zhao Cheng, the story revolves around an elderly woman and her son.
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Strange Tales from Liaozhai: Pianpian, recounts the fantastical love story between Luo Zifu and the immortal maiden Pianpian, weaving themes of redemption, family, and the duality of mortal and divine realms.
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Strange Tales from Liaozhai (a Chinese Studio): A Xia narrates the tragic romance between scholar Jing and the beautiful A Xia (not a human being).