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K'ang Hsi

American  
[kahng shee] / ˈkɑŋ ˈʃi /
Pinyin, Kang Xi

noun

  1. Shêng-tsu, 1654?–1722, Chinese emperor of the Ch'ing dynasty 1662–1722.


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A period during which a physical universe is formed and destroyed, 128 K’ang Hsi.

From Myths and Legends of China by E. T. C. (Edward Theodore Chalmers) Werner

A most wonderful literary feat was achieved under the direction of the before-mentioned Emperor K'ang Hsi, when a general Concordance to the phraseology of all literature was compiled and published for general use.

From China and the Chinese by Herbert Allen Giles

The Emperor was K'ang Hsi, whose name you have already heard in connection with the standard dictionary of the Chinese language and other works brought out under his patronage.

From China and the Chinese by Herbert Allen Giles

At the same time it must be noted that this view was not suggested by the Emperor K'ang Hsi, who fixed upon T'ien as the appropriate term.

From Religions of Ancient China by Herbert Allen Giles

The large plate is a fine piece of K'ang Hsi decorated porcelain.

From Handbook of the Minneapolis Institute of Arts by Joseph Breck

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