How Chinese culture links 4 cardinal directions to life’s natural cycle
- Posted on August 12, 2026
- By South China Morning Post
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How Chinese culture links 4 cardinal directions to life’s natural cycle
In a primarily agricultural society, sunset signifies the end of the day, leading to the metaphor ‘going west’ to represent death.
