How Chinese culture links 4 cardinal directions to life’s natural cycle – and why
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Source: South China Morning Post
Published: 2026-08-12 20:14 UTC+10:00
Section: China
Factuality Score: 100
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Culture & Entertainment, Indigenous, Asia, China, World News, Environment & Climate, Asia Pacific
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In a primarily agricultural society, sunset signifies the end of the day, leading to the metaphor ‘going west’ to represent death
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