Mnemonic
Standing on the veranda of an imperial palace, a poet wields his brush, chanting verses from his mouth that echo across the land. This is the glory of the T'ang Dynasty — poetry, grandeur, and elegance all born on that single sunlit veranda.
Additional thoughts
Picture the iconic image of a T'ang-era scholar-poet on a wooden veranda overlooking misty mountains, brush in hand, mouth open mid-recitation. The veranda frames the whole scene like a scroll painting.Quick recall
A poet on the veranda lifts a brush and opens his mouth to recite verses of the T'ang Dynasty.Details
The keyword for 唐 is t'ang. This kanji refers to the great T'ang Dynasty of China (618–907 CE), one of the most culturally influential periods in Chinese history. By extension, it came to be used in Japanese as a general term for China or things of Chinese origin, reflecting the profound cultural impact that dynasty had on Japan. It can also carry the meaning of something foreign, grand, or exotic.
- On'yomi
- とう
- Kun'yomi
- から