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Hong Kong-style Western cuisine, Hong Kong-style Western cuisine - Traditional Hong Kong-style western cuisine, Hong Kong-style Western cuisine - Modern Hong Kong-style western cuisine, Hong Kong-style Western cuisine - External link

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Gan is spoken over most of the northern two-thirds of Jiangxi Province, as well as smaller areas in Anhui, Fujian, Hunan and Hubei. Gan linguistics - Dialects. The Nanchang variety is the canonical representative of the group. The mountainous geography of Jiangxi has resulted in a high degree of fragmentation, with many mutually unintelligible varieties. Speakers typically identify their speech as being that of a par ...

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Gan linguistics, Gan linguistics - Classification, Gan linguistics - Geographical distribution, Gan linguistics - Dialects, Gan linguistics - Writing system, Gan linguistics - External link

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The element Pradesh appears in the names of many Indian states. It means "land" or "province" in Sanskrit. Andhra Pradesh: Land of the Andhras. Andhra also denotes "south" in Sanskrit - the equivalent of Australis in Latin. Arunachal Pradesh: In Sanskrit, aruna means "dawn-lit" and anchal "mountains" Bihar - from vihara ("Buddhist monastery"). Foreign invaders often used abandoned viharas as military cantonments; the word Bihar may have come from the large number ...

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Li Bai was the son of a rich merchant; his birthplace is uncertain, but one candidate is Suiye in Central Asia (near modern day Tokmak, Kyrgyzstan). His family moved to Jiangyou, near modern Chengdu in Sichuan province, when he was five years old. He was influenced by Confucian and Taoist thought, but ultimately his family heritage did not provide him with much opportunity in the aristocratic Tang dynasty. Though he expressed the wish to become an official, he did not sit for the Chinese civil service examination. Instead, beginning at age t ...

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Li Bai, Li Bai - Biography, Li Bai - Poetry, Li Bai - Influence

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It seems that out of an initial chaos the world was formed and a race of giants set up the stars in the heavens, and separated them from a deepness of water. When their job was finished they fell into an eternal slumber and their bodies became the islands and mountains etc. Of the first people to dwell on the earth, a brother and sister Haesik & Dalsoon play an important role in becoming the sun and the moon. The negative nature of the Tiger people is established in their story though over time stories concerning some of ...

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Korean mythology, Korean mythology - Cosmology, Korean mythology - Mythological figures, Korean mythology - Supernatural creatures

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Although linguists have made great progress in describing and classifying the regional varieties of Chinese over the last century, their classification does not necessarily correspond to how these regional variants have traditionally been viewed and categorized. Thus, although the first-level divisions of Chinese are often referred to as "languages", they do not always correspond to linguistic or cultural self-identity. It is customary in China to refer to the speeches of cities and provinces, even though these provincial boundaries c ...

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Identification of the varieties of Chinese, Identification of the varieties of Chinese - Self-descriptions of speakers of regional variants, Identification of the varieties of Chinese - Implications of the language / dialect distinction, Identification of the varieties of Chinese - Comparison with Europe, Identification of the varieties of Chinese - Comparison with India

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The prefecture-level city of Huzhou administers 5 county-level divisions, including 2 districts and 3 counties. Wuxing District (吴兴区) Nanxun District (南浔区) Deqing County (德清县) Changxing County (长兴县) Anji County (安吉县) These are further divided into 66 township-level divisions, including 50 towns, 10 townships and 6 subdistricts. ...

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Huzhou, Huzhou - Administration, Huzhou - External link

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Jingde Town (景德鎮) was originally Changnan Town (昌南鎮) and renamed in Southern Song Dynasty after an emperor's era name, during whose ruling period when its production was most recognized. In the 19th century, Jingde Town became a county (Jingde County). Under the People's Republic of China, it became a provincial city (county-level), whose name incorporates the entire word of "Jingde Town": Jingdezhen City (景德镇市). Usually when a town is upgraded to a city, it losses "Town" and have in its place "City" (it would be "Jingde City" in this case). The retaining of "Town" is mainly for e ...

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Jingdezhen, Jingdezhen - History, Jingdezhen - Subdivision, Jingdezhen - Geography, Jingdezhen - External link

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The name Huainan first came into existence in 203 BC, when Liu Bang bestowed upon Ying Bu, one of his most trusted generals, the title of the King of Huainan. The capital of the Kingdom of Huainan was situated in the present day Lu'an. Later, after Ying Bu was executed, the title was transferred and the capital moved to Shouchun (present day Shou County). In 164 BC, the kingdom was divided into three, one of which retained the name Huainan and continued to be administered from Shouchun. In 122 BC, with the suicide of the third King of Huainan Liu An, the kingdom was abolished and the area renamed Jiujiang Commandery, wh ...

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Huainan, Huainan - Administration, Huainan - History, Huainan - Economy, Huainan - Education

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The prefecture-level city of Yantai administers 9 county-level divisions, including 1 district and 8 counties. Mudan District (牡丹区) Dingtao County (定陶县) Cao County (曹县) Chengwu County (成武县) Shan County (单县) Juye County (巨野县) Yuncheng County (郓城县) Juancheng County (鄄城县) Dongming County (东明县) These are further div ...

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Heze, Heze - Administration, Heze - Economy

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It should be noted from this list several phenomena. Xiang, based on the fact that several generals from the rebel coalition states supported him in the campaign against Qin, supplanted their princes and put those generals in the original seats of the princes who sent them. He also left several important figures who did not support him without principalities, despite their contributions to the effort against Qin. Soon after this division, further, he would have Emperor Yi murdered and Han Cheng executed (seizing Han territories and merging t ...

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Xiang Yu, Xiang Yu - Early career, Xiang Yu - The Battle of Julu and Xiang's rise to military supremacy, Xiang Yu - Entry into Qin proper and Xiang's jealousy of Liu Bang, Xiang Yu - Xiang's deposition of Prince Xin of Chu and division of the empire, Xiang Yu - Xiang's downfall, Xiang Yu - Impact on Chinese history

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Due to the large and varied characteristics of China itself, a multitude of different regional and other (e.g. religious) styles can be identified in the larger complex of Chinese cuisine: Chinese cuisine - Regions of mainland China. Cuisine name derives from province or region except where indicated Northwestern Chinese cuisine Mandarin cuisine Jiang-Huai cuisine Northeastern Chinese cuisine Cantonese cuisine (Guangdong province) See also:

Chinese cuisine, Chinese cuisine - Varieties, Chinese cuisine - Regions of mainland China, Chinese cuisine - Other regions, Chinese cuisine - Other categories, Chinese cuisine - Typical dishes, Chinese cuisine - Other East Asian cuisines, Chinese cuisine - Chinese cuisine in diaspora, Chinese cuisine - Contemporary health trends, Chinese cuisine - Note, Chinese cuisine - Reference

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Chiang was busy carrying out his Suppression against CPC’s Red Army in countryside. With Chiang’s permission, BSS took over the defense job of capital, and most of the prominent Whampoa graduates who now got promotion as commanders became BSS members. Besides increasing influence in the army, BSS took over police and securities in major cities. Furthermore, it developed members in youth leagues of KMT too, which had great influence in labor unions, publishing houses and school. The force of BSS had extended to every block of major cities ...

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Blue Shirts Society, Blue Shirts Society - Birth, Blue Shirts Society - Rise and Achievements, Blue Shirts Society - Fall, Blue Shirts Society - Legacy, Blue Shirts Society - Reference

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There is no direct translation for the term China proper in the Chinese language. China proper no longer corresponds to ethnic, demographic, or administrative boundaries in China, and the concept is generally unfamiliar to contemporary Chinese; moreover, the concept of "China proper" may imply that China proper is "separate" from Manchuria, Inner Mongolia, Xinjiang, or Tibet, or that areas outside of China proper are somehow less a part of China; many Chinese would find this idea offensive. Contemporary Chinese usually think in terms of modern political divisions of China, which do not correspond ...

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China proper, China proper - Origin of the Concept, China proper - Extent of China and China proper, China proper - The term in Chinese, China proper - Taiwan

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The prefecture-level city of Bengbu administers 7 county-level divisions, including 4 districts and 3 counties. Longzihu District (龙子湖区) Bengshan District (蚌山区) Yuhui District (禹会区) Huaishang District (淮上区) Huaiyuan County (怀远县) Wuhe County (五河县) Guzhen County (固镇县) These are further divided into 74 township-level divisions, including 36 ...

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Bengbu, Bengbu - Administration, Bengbu - Geography, Bengbu - History, Bengbu - Economy, Bengbu - Food, Bengbu - Colleges and Universities

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Jingde Town (景德鎮) was originally Changnan Town (昌南鎮) and renamed Southern Song Dynasty after an emperor's era name, during whose ruling period its production was most recognized. In the 19th century, Jingde Town became a county (Jingde County). Under the People's Republic of China, it became a provincial city (county-level), whose name incorporates the entire expression "Jingde Town": Jingdezhen City (景德镇市). Usually when a town is upgraded to a city, "Town" is replaced by "City" (it would be "Jingde City" in this case). The retaining of "Town" is mainly for e ...

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Jingdezhen, Jingdezhen - History, Jingdezhen - Subdivision, Jingdezhen - Geography, Jingdezhen - External link

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Cuisine of Malaysia - Malay food. Malay food is best characterized by its extensive use of chilli and/or coconut milk and frying method. Basically, having a Malay meal consists of a one-time serving of rice and various types of dishes served in bowls and plates (as opposed to course-by-course meal favoured by Western and Chinese dining). In traditional Malay meal, usually one can find a few servings of meat and/or fish dishes (cooked in varying methods), accompanied by a few servings of vegetables, and not forget ...

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Cuisine of Malaysia, Cuisine of Malaysia - Ingredients, Cuisine of Malaysia - Staple foods, Cuisine of Malaysia - Meats, Cuisine of Malaysia - Seafood, Cuisine of Malaysia - Vegetables, Cuisine of Malaysia - Fruit, Cuisine of Malaysia - Food types, Cuisine of Malaysia - Malay food, Cuisine of Malaysia - Indian food, Cuisine of Malaysia - Mamak food, Cuisine of Malaysia - Chinese food, Cuisine of Malaysia - Nyonya food, Cuisine of Malaysia - Cross cultural influence, Cuisine of Malaysia - Other foods, Cuisine of Malaysia - Desserts

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The prefecture-level city of Chuzhou administers 8 county-level divisions, including 2 districts, 2 county level cities and 4 counties. Langya District (琅琊区) Nanqiao District (南谯区) Tianchang City (天长市) Mingguang City (明光市) Quanjiao County (全椒县) Lai'an County (来安县) Dingyuan County (定远县) Fengyang County (凤阳县) These are further divided into 178 township-level divisions, including 8 ...

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Chuzhou, Chuzhou - Administration, Chuzhou - Education, Chuzhou - Notable people

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After defeating rival national leaders he proclaimed himself emperor in 1368, establishing his capital at Nanjing and adopting Hongwu as the title of his reign. Under Hongwu, the Mongol bureaucrats who had dominated the government for nearly a century under the Yuan Dynasty were replaced by the Chinese. The traditional Confucian examination system that selected state bureaucrats or civil servants on the basis of merit and knowledge of literature and philosophy was revamped. Candidates for posts in the civil service or the officer corp ...

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Hongwu Emperor, Hongwu Emperor - Early life, Hongwu Emperor - Emperor of China, Hongwu Emperor - Names

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Bozhou was, in addition to being a prefecture in the Tang Dynasty, once Qiao Commandry (谯郡) in the Sui Dynasty. In 1355, during the Mongol Dynasty, Chao Lin'er (朝林兒) was proclaimed by Liu Futong (劉複通) to be the Emperor of Great Song (大宋, referring to the dead Song Empire) with the era name Longfeng (龍鳳 "Dragon and fenghuang"). Chao was nicknamed "The Little Ming King" (小明王). In 1368, Bo Prefecture was lower in status to a district (县). In 1496, it was re-made a prefecture. And lowered to be a cou ...

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Bozhou, Bozhou - Administration, Bozhou - History, Bozhou - Notable people

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Chinese immigrants and sojourners were employed in the 1800s by the Canadian Government and the Canadian Pacific Railway to build the transcontinental railway, linking Montréal with Vancouver. Those workers who stayed once the railway was completed were prevented from obtaining many jobs, and many resorted to opening small inexpensive restaurants. They prepared variations on traditional Cantonese food that were well-received by local patrons. This occurred despite the fact that few if any of the labourers were trained chefs. Even today in m ...

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Canadian Chinese cuisine, Canadian Chinese cuisine - History, Canadian Chinese cuisine - Authentic and inauthentic, Canadian Chinese cuisine - Staples, Canadian Chinese cuisine - Culture, Canadian Chinese cuisine - Canadian Chinese restaurants

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