civil achievements; cultural governance
Tone colorsmāmámǎmàma
Meanings
1 sense · 3 examplesnoun
civil achievements; governance through culture and education (as opposed to military force)
literaryLiterary term often contrasted with 武功 (military achievements). Describes a ruler's accomplishments in promoting education, culture, and benevolent governance rather than through conquest or force.
wén文
zhì治
wǔ武
gōng功
civil achievements and military accomplishments (comprehensive excellence in governance)
Táng唐
Tài太
Zōng宗
bù不
jǐn仅
wǔ武
gōng功
xiǎn显
hè赫
，
wén文
zhì治
fāng方
miàn面
yì亦
yǒu有
zhuó卓
yuè越
chéng成
jiù就
。
Emperor Taizong of Tang was not only distinguished in military affairs, but also achieved excellence in civil governance.
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Lì历
shǐ史
shàng上
tuī推
chóng崇
wén文
zhì治
de的
cháo朝
dài代
wǎng往
wǎng往
guó国
zuò祚
cháng长
jiǔ久
。
Dynasties that valued civil governance throughout history often enjoyed long reigns.