2008-05-25, 04:27 | Link #4083 | |
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I do know that 子 means a child, but most early chinese people would rather use "女" or "女子" to describe a daughter rather than using "子". |
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2008-05-25, 04:33 | Link #4084 | |
神聖カルル帝国の 皇帝
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Yes, usually Tianzi would mean Son of Heaven. However, 子 itself was neutral, WHETHER OR NOT early or later Chinese used it, and therefore technically, it can mean "Daugher of Heaven" when used on a female. That's why the most "accurate" translation of Tianzi is "Child of Heaven". In short, your idea that "early" Chinese used 子 to mean ONLY "son" is just a line of thought that has no backing. |
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2008-05-25, 04:43 | Link #4086 | |
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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chinese...rms_of_address Besides, check out some of the old Chinese documents or literature. You won't see someone referring to daughters as "zhi". It's just like how "er" is used only on boys in those days. And "Kaiser" is gender-specific. Kaiserin is used on female emperors instead. |
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2008-05-25, 04:50 | Link #4087 | |
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2. Again, for Heaven's sakes, Tianzi itself is a title. It's not your usual child, son, or daugther issue here. For all the damn you can argue, when 子 is used in a title, it's rendered gender-neutral. Let me ask you: Do you use the characters regularly in your life, or are you relying all your info in wiki and google? 3. The only gender-neutral title I mentioned was Tenno. Read my post again. |
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2008-05-25, 04:58 | Link #4089 | |
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The fact that there's only one Empress in chinese history doesn't change anything. The term itself was created to address to emperors, and Wu Zetian was a throne-usurper, Emperors of China were supposed to be male-only, since early Chinese were all sexists. As for your third point, my fault. I read the wrong post. |
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2008-05-25, 08:52 | Link #4092 | |
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2008-05-25, 10:07 | Link #4093 | |
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For the record, I am a Chinese from China. Now stop this stupid derailing of the thread and give us more pics!! |
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2008-05-25, 12:34 | Link #4098 |
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Hurray for C.C enslaving the OOTBK in order to conquer PIZZA! XD But yeah, The whole pic does looks somewhat weird C.C especially >3 Stewart Lelouch is fitting enough though, as is cook Kallen, XD I mean, is C.C powerful mistress of the Geass or what? XD Haha, can't wait for this sound episode.
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2008-05-25, 13:25 | Link #4099 | |
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