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明
Historical term
the four great civilizations of the world (China, Babylon, India and Egypt; as put forward by Chinese scholar Liang Qichao in 1900)
Historical term
the five sciences of ancient India (grammar and composition, arts and mathematics, medicine, logic, and philosophy)
Historical term
silpasthanavidya (ancient Indian study of the arts, incl. mathematics and mechanics)
Historical term
Four Great Inventions (of China: the compass, gunpowder, papermaking and printing)
Rare term
to forcefully open up (a hole; in a wall, etc.)
Rare term
to speak frankly; to open one's heart
Rare term
to throw out (everything inside); to empty (e.g. a box)
Idiomatic expression
keen eyesight; the eyesight of Lilou (character with superior eyesight in ancient Chinese folklore)
