西學東漸
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Chinese[edit]
west | learn; study; science learn; study; science; ‑ology |
east | gradual; gradually; imbue | ||
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trad. (西學東漸) | 西 | 學 | 東 | 漸 | |
simp. (西学东渐) | 西 | 学 | 东 | 渐 | |
Literally: “Western learning flows eastward”. |
Pronunciation[edit]
Proper noun[edit]
西學東漸
- the Transfer of Western Knowledge to the East (the historical period spanning from the mid-19th century to the early 20th century that witnessed the gradual dissemination of Western science in China)