Re: Tai Xuan Jing Symbols, any background information ?

From: Richard Cook (rscook@socrates.berkeley.edu)
Date: Sat Oct 11 2003 - 16:55:25 CST


The English TXJ names come from Michael Nylan's book. You'll have to
find that book to learn what she meant. Or better, get a copy of the
Chinese original. -Richard

On Saturday, Oct 11, 2003, at 13:28 US/Pacific, Patrick Andries wrote:

> Would anyone know where I could find some background information
> on the
> Tai Xuan Symbols (U+1D300-U+1D356)? Any JTC1/SC2 document? The Chinese
> names?
>
> I'm having problem understanding a lot of names in this block. For
> instance :
>
> What does "watch" mean in U+1D344? Timepiece? Period of
> duty? A
> guardsman? A division of the night?
> What does "aggravation" mean in U+1D351 ? Worsening ?
> Exasperation
> ?
> What does "compliance" mean in U+1D352 ? Acceptance,
> conformity or
> submission ?
>
> Etc.
>
> P. A.
>
>
>
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