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Wu Xing Water

Wu Xing Water

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Construction note

A geometric impression of a classical Chinese cosmological motif.

About this symbol

Meaning: Water (shui): flow and winter.
Culture / origin: Ancient China
Era: Zhou dynasty onward
Historical context: Wu Xing are the five phases (Wood, Fire, Earth, Metal, Water) of classical Chinese natural philosophy.

Classical Chinese cosmological imagery in the public domain.

Tags

chinesecosmologysymbol

SVG source

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