Category - Literature

Dragon Palace(龙宫): In Chinese, it is pronounced as: lóng gōng，Written as: The Dragon Palace is the mythical residence of the Dragon King in ancient Chinese mythology and legends. It is typically described as being located at the bottom of the sea, lavish and resplendent, filled with rare treasures. The Dragon Palace’s master is the Dragon […]

Eastern Continent(东胜神洲): The Eastern Continent of Superior Body is located in the salted sea east of Mount Sumeru. The beings in this continent have exceptionally superior bodies, hence the name.

Flaming Mountains(火焰山): In Chinese, it is pronounced as: huǒ yàn shān，Written as: Located in the central and northern part of the Turpan Basin in Xinjiang, China, along the northern route of the ancient Silk Road, the Flaming Mountains stretch from east to west. Their intense heat and dryness are attributable to the unique natural geographic […]

Flowing Sand Country(流沙国): In Chinese, it is pronounced as: liú shā guó，Written as: Flowing Sand Country is a nation depicted in “Journey to the West.” Originally, the country thrived peacefully thanks to the Sunset Drum bestowed by the founder of Buddhism, with the entire populace devoutly following the Buddha dharma. They even crafted statues of […]

Gao Lao Village(高老庄): In Chinese, it is pronounced as: gāo lǎo zhuāng，Written as: Gao Lao Village is a locale from the classic Chinese mythical novel “Journey to the West.” In the story, Zhu Bajie descends to the mortal world and transforms into a human, settling temporarily in Gao Lao Village. When Tang Seng and Sun […]

Guaranteed(包的): In Chinese, it is pronounced as: bāo de，Written as: Guaranteed is a popular Chinese internet slang term in recent years, primarily used to express certainty, commitment, or emphasis. The term originates from a dialect homophone, initially associated with dialects in regions like Sichuan and Chongqing. It later evolved through online dissemination. A gaming streamer […]

Ling Tai Fang Cun Mountain(灵台方寸山): In Chinese, it is pronounced as: líng tái fāng cùn shān，Written as: Ling Tai Fang Cun Mountain is a location in “Journey to the West,” situated in the Western Continent of Cattle-gift. The reclusive sage, Patriarch Bodhi, resides in the Cave of the Three Stars in the Slanting Moon on […]

Martial Arts Techniques(功法): In Chinese, it is pronounced as: gōng fǎ，Written as: “Martial arts techniques” is a broad term that is typically used to describe a series of practices and techniques for the cultivation of the body, mind, and spirit. It may have different meanings in different cultures and contexts, but most often, it involves […]

Minor Western Heaven(小西天): In Chinese, it is pronounced as: xiǎo xī tiān，Written as: Minor Western Heaven generally refers to some Buddhist architectural or historical sites in China, named for their architectural style or geographical location. The Minor Western Heaven in Beijing is located in the Xicheng District and primarily features Buddhist temple architecture. The notable […]

Mount Huaguo(花果山): A mountain peak in the Ao Lai Kingdom of the Eastern Victorious Divine Continent, where the protagonist, Sun Wukong, was born and resides.

Mount Luojia(洛迦山): In Chinese, it is pronounced as: luò jiā shān，Written as: Mount Luojia, located about 5.3 kilometers southeast of Mount Putuo, is a sacred site where Bodhisattva Guanyin commenced and pursued her spiritual practice. To the southeast of Mount Putuo, across the sea, Mount Luojia and Mount Putuo have historically been mentioned together. It […]

Mount Wuxing(五行山): Mount Wuxing is a location in “Journey to the West,” where the Buddha used his five fingers to create a large mountain to suppress Sun Wukong, who had caused Havoc in Heaven.

Northern Continent of Kuru(北俱芦洲): The Northern Continent of Kuru is located in the saline sea north of Mount Sumeru. The continent is square-shaped, with each side measuring two thousand yojanas, resembling a box lid. It is surrounded by the Seven Golden Mountains and the Great Iron Encircling Mountains, with a golden ground, and is perpetually […]

Paradise(极乐世界): In Chinese, it is pronounced as: jí lè shì jiè，Written as: Paradise, also known as the Pure Land of Amitabha, is a concept in Buddhism, closely associated with Amitabha and Pure Land Buddhism. It is also referred to as the Ultimate Bliss Pure Land, Land of Paradise, Western Pure Land, the West, or the […]

Peach Banquet(蟠桃会): This is a feast for the Immortals from ancient Chinese mythology. Legend has it that the third day of the third month is the birthday of the Queen Mother of the West (Queen Mother). On this day, the Queen Mother hosts a grand banquet, with peaches as the main dish, to entertain the […]

Purple Heaven Nation(朱紫国): In Chinese, it is pronounced as: zhū zǐ guó，Written as: Purple Heaven Nation refers to a country that Tang Seng and his disciples—Tang Xuanzang, Sun Wukong, Zhu Bajie, and Sha Wujing—pass through on their pilgrimage in “Journey to the West,” a novel from the Ming dynasty by Wu Cheng’en, specifically in Chapter […]

River of Heaven(天河): In Chinese, it is pronounced as: tiān hé，Written as: In “Journey to the West,” the River of Heaven refers to a grand celestial river above, also known as the Milky Way, which serves as the moat protecting the Celestial Court. Marshal Tianpeng, later known as Zhu Bajie, commands the 80,000 sailors that […]

Southern Heavenly Gate(南天门): The Southern Heavenly Gate is a significant concept in ancient Chinese mythology and Taoist culture. It is often depicted as the southern gate of the Celestial Court and the main entrance to the heaven realm. The Southern Heavenly Gate frequently appears in many literary works, myths, and TV dramas, imbued with rich […]

The Three Realms(三界): According to Taoism, the Three Realms refer to Heaven, Earth, and Human realms. Heaven realm: Filled with pure energy, it is the domain of Immortals and sages, a holy world beyond the reach of ordinary people. Human realm: A mixed realm of purity and impurity, it encompasses males and females, joy and […]

Tightening Spell(紧箍咒): A spell used by Tang Seng to control Sun Wukong by causing the tight band around Sun Wukong’s head to constrict, resulting in excruciating headaches.

In Chinese, it is pronounced as: nǐ zhēn shì è le，Written as: “You are truly famished” is a popular internet meme that originated from a line in the television series “If Running Is My Life.” In the show, the protagonist, Qin Feng, has an affair with an older female superior, and upon discovering this, his […]

Tushita Palace(兜率宫): This is a palace where Taishang Laojun resides in Trayastrimsa Heaven, as depicted in Journey to the West.

Vulture Peak(灵山/灵鹫山): In Chinese, it is pronounced as: líng shān，Written as: Vulture Peak, known as Lingshan in the novel “Journey to the West,” is located northeast of the ancient Indian capital of Rajagriha. It is a renowned site where Buddha preached. The name of the mountain comes from one theory that its peak resembles a […]

West Liang Kingdom of Women(西梁女国): In Chinese, it is pronounced as: xī liáng nǚ guó，Written as: The “West Liang Kingdom of Women” is a fictional realm in the classic Chinese novel “Journey to the West”. In this nation, all inhabitants are female, establishing a matriarchal society. The ruler is a queen, and the entire nation’s […]

West(西方): In Chinese, it is pronounced as: xī fāng，Written as: In “Journey to the West,” the term refers to the Western Pure Land. The “Western Paradise” is a concept in Buddhism that represents an idyllic pure land and is the ideal realm foretold by Maitreya Buddha. This concept holds a significant position within Buddhist teachings […]

Western Continent of Cattle-gift(西牛贺洲): The Western Continent of Cattle-gift lies to the west of Mount Sumeru. In this land, cattle, sheep, and precious gems are used as currency for trade. The region’s terrain is shaped like a full moon, and the people’s faces are also round like a full moon. This continent is renowned for […]

Wusizang Nation(乌斯藏国): In Chinese, it is pronounced as: Wū sī zàng guó，Written as: The Wusizang Nation is a country that Tang Seng and his disciples pass through in the literary work “Journey to the West.” The famous Gao Lao Village is located within the borders of the Wusizang Nation, where the story of Zhu Bajie […]

Yellow Flower Temple(黄花观): In Chinese, it is pronounced as: huáng huā guàn，Written as: Yellow Flower Temple is a Taoist temple mentioned in “Journey to the West,” originally the residence of the Hundred-Eyed Daoist Master. After Sun Wukong defeated the Spider Guai at the Silk Cave, the seven Spider Guai fled to the Yellow Flower Temple […]

Yellow Wind Ridge(黄风岭): In Chinese, it is pronounced as: huáng fēng lǐng，Written as: In Chapter 20 of “Journey to the West,” Tang Seng and his disciples encounter danger. Within the Cave of Yellow Wind on Yellow Wind Ridge, there resides a Yaoguai, originally a yellow-furred marten that achieved enlightenment at the foot of Lingshan. It […]

Ziyun Mountain(紫云山): In Chinese, it is pronounced as: zǐ yún shān，Written as: Ziyun Mountain is a high mountain featured in “Journey to the West,” where the enlightened Bodhisattva Pilanpo cultivated her spiritual practices. Bodhisattva Pilanpo resides in Qianhua Cave on Ziyun Mountain. She is the mother of the star official Mao Ri from the Twenty-Eight […]