Qiqi (tilting vessel)
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Qiqi (tilting vessel)
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The qīqì was an ancient Chinese ceremonial utensil that automatically overturned and spilled its contents once it reached capacity, thus symbolizing moderation and caution. Both Confucian and Daoist Chinese classics include a famous anecdote about the first time Confucius saw a tilting vessel. In the Confucian tradition it was also named yòuzuò zhī qì, with three positions, the vessel tilts to one side when empty, stands upright when filled halfway, and overturns when filled to the brim—illustra
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Ancient Chinese ceremonial utensil
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Qiqi_(tilting_vessel)
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2023-10-23T20:42:53Z
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