Project Gutenberg 2005-02-01 Public domain in the USA. 138 Yan, Zhitui 531 591 顏之推 Yan, Jie Yen, Chieh 顔氏家訓 — Volume 07 Yan Shi Jia Xun — Volume 07 Produced by Chingyi Chen "顔氏家訓 — Volume 07" by Zhitui Yan is a philosophical treatise written during the Northern Qi period of Chinese history, likely spanning the mid-6th century. This work serves as a compilation of thoughts and instructions pertaining to language, arts, and various customs that delineate familial and societal values. The focus of the book is on the importance of correct pronunciation, the nuances of language across different regions, and the significance of cultural practices. In this volume, Yan Zhitui examines the variations in language and dialect found throughout China, reflecting on how these differences impact communication and understanding among people. He discusses the effects of regional pronunciation on the meaning and interpretation of words, using historical references and examples to illustrate his points. Yan also delves into various forms of artistry, emphasizing the importance of refinement and skill in areas such as calligraphy and painting. Furthermore, he reflects on personal values regarding life and death, proposing a more practical approach to funerary practices while advocating for integrity, familial responsibility, and the cultivation of one's character. Overall, the treatise encapsulates a broader discourse on ethics, culture, and the preservation of knowledge within familial lines. (This is an automatically generated summary.) zh Conduct of life Ethics -- China Chinese classics -- Bibliography Philosophers -- China PL Text Category: Art Category: Language & Communication Category: Philosophy & Ethics 42406 2025-07-03T11:20:37.402214 text/html 42227 2025-01-10T23:53:21.474293 text/html 93290 2025-07-03T11:20:41.893654 application/epub+zip 92187 2025-07-03T11:20:39.948188 application/epub+zip 71017 2025-07-03T11:20:38.900219 application/epub+zip 176163 2025-07-03T11:20:43.251757 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 171331 2025-07-03T11:20:41.287305 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 140035 2022-09-04T06:08:26.036722 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 34203 2025-07-03T11:20:37.199222 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 34056 2020-12-30T14:40:50 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 18592 2025-07-03T11:20:43.367721 application/rdf+xml 12551 2025-07-03T11:20:39.407368 image/jpeg 3246 2025-07-03T11:20:39.149235 image/jpeg 15948 2020-12-30T14:40:50 application/octet-stream application/zip 93526 2025-07-03T11:20:37.407175 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia zh.wikipedia