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)
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 Giles, Herbert Allen
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 Giles, Herbert Allen
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