Etymology

I Ching

Today it means: A Chinese classic text describing an ancient system of cosmology and philosophy which is at the heart of traditional Chinese cultural beliefs. Full definition →

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From Wade–Giles romanization of Mandarin 易經/易经 (I⁴-ching¹).

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