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The Yinji and the Ancient Chinese Philosophy of Slow Living
You have seen it in countless historical Chinese dramas, from The Story of Minglan (知否) to Nirvana in Fire (琅琊榜). A character, perhaps Shen Li (沈璃) from The Legend of Shen Li (与凤行), lounges gracefully, not on a chair, but on a piece of furniture that looks like a curved armrest. It seems incredibly comfortable, a perfect prop for scenes of scholarly contemplation or leisurely repose. But what is this object? It is not a chair at all. This is the Yinji (隐几), an ancient support that was the epitome of comfort and intellectual attitude for centuries of Chinese literati. More than just furniture, it was a portable sanctuary for relaxation and a symbol of a mindful approach to life.…
The Yinji and the Ancient Chinese Philosophy of Slow Living
You have seen it in countless historical Chinese dramas, from The Story of Minglan (知否) to Nirvana in Fire (琅琊榜). A character, perhaps Shen Li (沈璃) from The Legend of Shen Li (与凤行), lounges gracefully, not on a chair, but on a piece of furniture that looks like a curved armrest. It seems incredibly comfortable, a perfect prop for scenes of scholarly contemplation or leisurely repose. But what is this object? It is not a chair at all. This is the Yinji (隐几), an ancient support that was the epitome of comfort and intellectual attitude for centuries of Chinese literati. More than just furniture, it was a portable sanctuary for relaxation and a symbol of a mindful approach to life.…
You have seen it in countless historical Chinese dramas, from The Story of Minglan (知否) to Nirvana in Fire (琅琊榜). A character, perhaps Shen Li (沈璃) from The Legend of Shen Li (与凤行), lounges gracefully, not on a chair, but on a piece of furniture that looks like a curved armrest. It seems incredibly comfortable, a perfect prop for scenes of scholarly contemplation or leisurely repose. But what is this object? It is not a chair at all. This is the Yinji (隐几), an ancient support that was the epitome of comfort and intellectual attitude for centuries of Chinese literati. More than just furniture, it was a portable sanctuary for relaxation and a symbol of a mindful approach to life.…
The Yinji and the Ancient Chinese Philosophy of Slow Living
You have seen it in countless historical Chinese dramas, from The Story of Minglan (知否) to Nirvana in Fire (琅琊榜). A character, perhaps Shen Li (沈璃) from The Legend of Shen Li (与凤行), lounges gracefully, not on a chair, but on a piece of furniture that looks like a curved armrest. It seems incredibly comfortable, a perfect prop for scenes of scholarly contemplation or leisurely repose. But what is this object? It is not a chair at all. This is the Yinji (隐几), an ancient support that was the epitome of comfort and intellectual attitude for centuries of Chinese literati. More than just furniture, it was a portable sanctuary for relaxation and a symbol of a mindful approach to life.…
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