78. China

Chinamania

an obsession with China and things Chinese.

chinoiserie

anything typically Chinese or made in a Chinese manner.

Confucianism

the philosophy and doctrines espoused by Confuciusth century B.C . Chinese philosopher and mor al teacher.

Fohism, Foism

the predominant Chinese form of Buddhism, Foh being the Chinese name for Buddha. — Fohist , n .

Maoism

1. the political and social theories and policies of Mao Zedong (1893-1976), Chinese communist leader, especially with regard to revolution and agrarian reform.

2. adherence to or belief in Mao’s doctrines. — Maoist , n., adj .

Mohism

the doctrines of Mo-Tze, Chinese sage of the 5th century, B.C ., who advocated government by an absolute monarch and universal love. — Mohist , n., adj .

Sinicism

1. a trait or custom peculiar to the Chinese.

2. the use in another language of a Chinese word, idiom, or expression.

Sinology

the branch of anthropology that studies Chinese culture. — Sinologist, Sinologue , n . — Sinological , adj .