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  2. Ruyi (scepter) - Wikipedia

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    Qing dynasty wood and jade three-inlay ruyi. Chinese classic texts from the Former Han dynasty (206 BC – 24 AD) contain the earliest usages of the word ruyi.For example, the Shiji history uses it both literally for "as desired" and for the given name of Liu Ruyi (Chinese: 劉如意; pinyin: Liú rúyì) (d. 195 BC), who was the son of Emperor Gaozu of Han and Concubine Qi.

  3. Dzi bead - Wikipedia

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    Chung dzi are believed to have similar properties to real "eyed" dzi; they are less valuable, but they are highly prized by Tibetans and also considered a variety of dzi. Another similar type of bead is called Luk Mik ("goat's eye") – it is a naturally formed "one-eyed" coin-shaped [ 3 ] agate (pictured).

  4. Sanxing (deities) - Wikipedia

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    He is often depicted holding a Ruyi scepter. [10] The star of Lu is also worshipped separately from the other two as the deity dictating one's success in the imperial examinations, and therefore success in the imperial bureaucracy. The star of Lu is usually depicted in the dress of a mandarin.

  5. A Complete Guide to the 12 Chinese Zodiac Signs, from ... - AOL

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    Chinese astrology — also known as Shu Xiang — dates back more than 2,000 years. Similar to traditional Western astrology, the Chinese zodiac has 12 zodiac signs that can determine a person's ...

  6. List of Journey to the West characters - Wikipedia

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    Immortal Ruyi (如意真仙) is a yaoguai who is Bull Demon King's brother. He is based in Immortal Gathering Temple ( 聚仙庵 ) on Mount Jieyang ( 解陽山 ) in Women's Country. While they are in Women's Country, Tang Sanzang and Zhu Bajie unsuspectingly drink from the Spring of Pregnancy and become pregnant.

  7. NYT ‘Connections’ Hints and Answers Today, Tuesday, February 11

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    We mean it. Read no further until you really want some clues or you've completely given up and want the answers ASAP. Get ready for all of today's NYT 'Connections’ hints and answers for #611 on ...

  8. 21 tips and tricks to age gracefully - AOL

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    Life Extension shares 21 science-backed tips to help you establish a wellness-focused lifestyle and keep you in top-notch health as the years bring experience, wisdom, and other distinguishing traits.

  9. Ruyi's Royal Love in the Palace - Wikipedia

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    Ruyi's Royal Love in the Palace (Chinese: 如懿传; pinyin: Rúyì Zhuàn) is a 2018 Chinese television series based on the novel Inner Palace: The Legend of Ruyi by Liu Lianzi. Starring Zhou Xun and Wallace Huo , it chronicles the marital relationship between the Qianlong Emperor and Empress Nara .