Project Gutenberg 2005-02-01 Public domain in the USA. 60 Yan, Zhitui 531 591 顏之推 Yan, Jie Yen, Chieh 顔氏家訓 — Volume 07 Yan Shi Jia Xun — Volume 07 Produced by Chingyi Chen "顔氏家訓 — Volume 07" by Zhitui Yan is a philosophical treatise written during the Northern Qi period of Chinese history, likely spanning the mid-6th century. This work serves as a compilation of thoughts and instructions pertaining to language, arts, and various customs that delineate familial and societal values. The focus of the book is on the importance of correct pronunciation, the nuances of language across different regions, and the significance of cultural practices. In this volume, Yan Zhitui examines the variations in language and dialect found throughout China, reflecting on how these differences impact communication and understanding among people. He discusses the effects of regional pronunciation on the meaning and interpretation of words, using historical references and examples to illustrate his points. Yan also delves into various forms of artistry, emphasizing the importance of refinement and skill in areas such as calligraphy and painting. Furthermore, he reflects on personal values regarding life and death, proposing a more practical approach to funerary practices while advocating for integrity, familial responsibility, and the cultivation of one's character. Overall, the treatise encapsulates a broader discourse on ethics, culture, and the preservation of knowledge within familial lines. (This is an automatically generated summary.) zh Conduct of life Ethics -- China Chinese classics -- Bibliography Philosophers -- China PL Text Browsing: Culture/Civilization/Society Browsing: Literature Browsing: Philosophy & Ethics 42234 42176 2024-10-03T13:32:25.538620 2023-10-04T04:14:40.093834 text/html text/html 42227 42169 2024-10-03T13:32:25.758594 2023-10-04T04:14:40.222840 text/html text/html 81727 2024-10-03T13:32:29.782588 application/epub+zip 80704 2024-10-03T13:32:27.532619 application/epub+zip 80704 2024-10-03T13:32:26.385575 application/epub+zip 167687 2024-10-03T13:32:31.254576 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 162853 2024-10-03T13:32:29.101576 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 140035 2022-09-04T06:08:26.036722 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 34203 34196 2024-10-03T13:32:25.313610 2023-10-04T04:14:39.957831 text/plain; charset=us-ascii text/plain 34056 2020-12-30T14:40:50 text/plain; charset=utf-8 15948 2020-12-30T14:40:50 text/plain; charset=utf-8 application/zip 20239 2024-10-03T13:32:31.380553 application/rdf+xml 12623 2024-10-03T13:32:26.938571 image/jpeg 3239 2024-10-03T13:32:26.660603 image/jpeg 82124 2024-10-03T13:32:25.763584 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://www.gutenberg.org/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia zh.wikipedia