K'ang Hsi
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The Emperor K'ang Hsi, whose name is inseparably connected with one of the most valuable lexicons that have ever been compiled, forbade bambooing across the upper part of the back and shoulders.
From Historic China, and other sketches by Giles, Herbert Allen
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 Giles, Herbert Allen
A period during which a physical universe is formed and destroyed, 128 K’ang Hsi.
From Myths and Legends of China by Werner, E. T. C. (Edward Theodore Chalmers)
The large plate is a fine piece of K'ang Hsi decorated porcelain.
From Handbook of the Minneapolis Institute of Arts by Breck, Joseph
A minister of State; and the cask of pearls, 131–132; K’ang Hsi on, 131–132 War, God of, 113 sq.
From Myths and Legends of China by Werner, E. T. C. (Edward Theodore Chalmers)
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