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This AP Chinese study guide covers beauty and aesthetics in Chinese culture, focusing on architecture and literature. Key concepts include balance (平衡 pínghé), harmony (和谐 héxié), and the natural world (自然界 zìránjiè). The guide explores these concepts through examples of famous Chinese architecture (e.g., Forbidden City, Summer Palace) and literature (e.g., the Four Beauties). It emphasizes the importance of inner qualities in Chinese aesthetics and provides vocabulary, practice questions, and exam tips.
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In Chinese culture, what three concepts are most closely related to beauty? 🌸
财富，权力，地位 (cáifù, quánlì, dìwèi)
平衡，和谐，自然界 (pínghé, héxié, zìránjiè)
战争，冲突，混乱 (zhànzhēng, chōngtú, hùnluàn)
速度，效率，进步 (sùdù, xiàolǜ, jìnbù)