Meaning of Mount Tai | Babel Free
Definitions
A mountain in Taishan district, Tai'an, Shandong, China.
Examples
“He dedicated Mount Tai to the worship of the genii, and raised a sacred mound at the foot of the mountain.”
“Mount T’ai bestrides the Ch’i and Lu districts [of' Shantung], while its most remarkable scenery is at Lung-yen.”
“The Feng and Shan were probably the state rituals in premodern China imbued with the most momentous religious and political symbolism. Traditionally held at Mount T’ai 泰山 and a nearby hill in modern Shantung 山東, the rituals represented a confirmation of the ruler’s receipt of the Heavenly Mandate.”
“Mount Tai, in the eastern province of Shandong, represents longevity in Chinese tradition.”
“Taishan, or Mount Tai, is China’s most sacred mountain. For centuries, emperors climbed it to pay homage to heaven and earth. Philosopher Confucius is said to have stood at the towering top, looked down and pronounced the world a small place indeed.”
CEFR level
B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.