Key Concepts in Chinese Thought and Culture

As part of a classic series interpreting Chinese cultural terminology, this volume focuses on another set of vital traditional thought terms. Every entry delivers rigorous, standardized bilingual definitions, tracing the origin, evolution and practical connotation of each concept in historical contexts. Its biggest highlight lies in its bilingual design, which bridges Eastern and Western academic discourse perfectly. For translation learners, cultural researchers and cross-cultural communication practitioners, it offers authoritative references to avoid biased mistranslation of Chinese cultural ideas. Rich with classic quotes and historical examples, it turns abstract ideological terms into tangible knowledge, greatly helping readers build a complete framework of Chinese traditional thought and share Chinese culture accurately with the world.