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  Mandarin square - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
A mandarin square is a large embroidered badge sewn onto the surcoat of an official in imperial China.
Mandarin squares (补子), also called Chinese rank badges, were authorized for wear in 1391 by the Ming Dynasty.
The use of squares depicting birds for civil officials and animals for military officials was an outgrowth of the use of similar squares, apparently for decorative use, in the Yuan Dynasty.
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 Encyclopedia: Square   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
But a square is also several other things, conceptually or etymologically derived from the shape: The unit square in a Cartesian coordinate system with coordinates (x,y) is defined as the square consisting of the points where both x and y lie in the unit interval from 0 to 1.
Square dance is a folk dance for four couples that was first described in 17th century England, but which has become associated with the United States of America due to its historic development in that country.
Square rig is a generic type of sailing vessel in which the main horizontal spars are perpendicular to the keel of the ship.
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 Mandarin (China) - Encyclopedia, History, Geography and Biography   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
A Mandarin was a bureaucrat in imperial China.
The term is also used to refer to the northern spoken variety of Chinese because it was the language used among officials during the Ming and Qing dynasties.
The wardrobe of a mandarin during the Qing Dynasty involved Manchu official headwear and a mandarin square.
www.arikah.net /encyclopedia/Mandarin_%28China%29   (125 words)

  
 Encyclopedia: Mandarin (bureaucrat)   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
Mandarins are also known as scholar-officials because they immerse themselves in poetry, literature, and Confucian learning in addition to performing civil service duties.
The mandarins were the founders and core of the Chinese gentry.
The mandarins were replaced with a modern civil service after the fall of the Qing dynasty.
www.nationmaster.com /encyclopedia/Mandarin-%28bureaucrat%29   (674 words)

  
 Mandarin Square
Chinese mandarin squares, emblems made of woven and embroidered silk, were worn by civil and military officials as signs of rank and status during the Mongol, Ming, and Qing dynasties.
Mandarin squares exhibit a range of textile techniques, demonstrating the craft and skill that make them so unique.
Introduced during the occupation of China by Khubilai Khan and the Mongol dynasty (1280-1368), mandarin squares were also worn during the Ming (1368-1644) and Qing (1644-1911) dynasties.
www.spurlock.uiuc.edu /explorations/online/MandarinSquares/index.html   (135 words)

  
 Square
A square as a geometric shape is described and illustrated at square (geometry).
the square units of measurement, such as the square mile, square meter, square kilometer, square inch, and square megameter;
A Square, the main narrator of the geometry story Flatland;
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 Encyclopedia: Mandarin   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
Standard Mandarin is the official Chinese spoken language used by the Peoples Republic of China, the Republic of China on Taiwan, Malaysia and Singapore.
Mandarin Airlines (華信航空) is a regional and domestic airline based in Taipei in Taiwan and is a subsidiary of China Airlines.
Satsuma Mandarin Orange The Mandarin orange is a small citrus tree (Citrus reticulata) with fruit resembling the orange.
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 Read about Square at WorldVillage Encyclopedia. Research Square and learn about Square here!   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
the square units of measurement, such as the square mile, square meter, square kilometer,
a square is a difficult astrological aspect of approx.
Square was Japanese video game company, most famous for its Final Fantasy series of games.
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 Mandarin | Chinese Buffet Restaurant Southern Ontario Chinese Buffet Restaurants
For Mandarin Toronto (2200 Yonge Street), the parking lot entrance is located on Berwick Avenue which is 1 block South of Eglinton, off Yonge.
Mandarin attempts to accommodate the food requirements of as many customers as possible.
Mandarin franchisees must work for at least one year in one of the sixteen restaurants.
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 Stones & Silk Bring Textural Contrast to New Heights: Mandarin Square’s New Accessories Embellished with Amethyst, ...
Mandarin Square’s newest offerings for 2005 reflect new trends such as a passion for silvery lavender and semi-precious embellishments, but retain the traditional craftsmanship of silk woven to a meticulous standard.
Mandarin Square LLC was established in 1998 by designers in Beijing, selling their first products out of a converted temple.
Mandarin Square, with offices in New York, Shanghai and Sydney, designs and manufactures luxury silk home and travel accessories from Asia.
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 Square - Encyclopedia, History, Geography and Biography
Square Pictures was a movie studio spin-off of that company.
square as slang (noun or adjective) for an unhip person;
the pike square and infantry square, two military tactical formations.
www.arikah.com /encyclopedia/Square   (205 words)

  
 Gatlinburg Town Square   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
In this usage, a city is a type oftown — a large one, with a certain status.
For example, London is a city, but isoften referred to as "London town" ("the City of London" would refer to the nucleus known as the "Square Mile").
The distinction between a town and a city similarly depends on the approach adopted: a city may strictly be an administrativeentity which has been granted that designation by law, but in informal usage, the term is also used to denote an urban localityof a parti...
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 Square   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
A square as a geometric shape is described and illustrated at square(geometry).
the square units of measurement, suchas the square mile, squaremeter, square kilometer, square inch, and square megameter ;
square as a slang noun or adjective ;
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 Mandarin Square
Mandarin Square designs and produces an assortment of luxury home and giftware made with the finest quality Chinese silk brocades, Shandong silks, silk organzas and traditional peasant cottons, hand crafted to the finest detail.
Initially inspired by the desire to give Chinese fabrics a new life and dimension, reinventing them in a contemporary context, Mandarin Square designs have evolved to meet standards of the finest global trends and tastes.
Mandarin Square has been marketing in Asia and Australia since 1998 and in North America since 2003.
www.mandarinsquare.com /about.html   (121 words)

  
 Biltmore Fashion Square   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
One can regard the system of sporting various fashions as a fashion language incorporating various fashion st...
A square as a geometric shape isdescribed and illustrated at square (geometry).
the square units of measurement, such as the square mile, squaremeter, square kilometer, square inch, and square megameter ;
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 Square -- Facts, Info, and Encyclopedia article   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
A square as a (Click link for more info and facts about geometric) geometric (The spatial arrangement of something as distinct from its substance) shape is described and illustrated at (Click link for more info and facts about square (geometry)) square (geometry).
a square is a difficult (Click link for more info and facts about astrological aspect) astrological aspect of approx.
the (Click link for more info and facts about pike square) pike square and (Click link for more info and facts about infantry square) infantry square, two (The military forces of a nation) military (Click link for more info and facts about tactical formation) tactical formations.
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 Sloane Square Moat House
The moated manor house of Baddesley Clinton in Warwickshire, England
The remains of a 16th century moat are still visible at the Parkin Archeological State Park in eastern Arkansas.
A treehouse is built in one or more trees ; though its most common use is a fort or playhouse for children, it is increasingly commonly used as a...
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 Images of Asia: Mandarin Squares (Select Books)
The role and the dress of the Mandarin are explained in an easy to read manner.
The development of the Mandarin squares are explained and illustrated with colour photographs.
Symbolism used on the rank badges and the difference between civil and military squares are explained.
www.selectbooks.com.sg /titles/11652.htm   (54 words)

  
 Embroidery; Chinese, Mandarin (Female), Civil 9th Rank Badge, Paradise Flycatcher, Satin Stitch, Metallic Threads. ...   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
A late 19th century metallic threadwork and satin stitch mandarin square depicting an applique paradise flycatcher with unusual pine and bamboo background.
A late nineteenth century Chinese female Mandarin civil 9th rank square with paradise flycatcher, pine and bamboo design; image courtesy of the Robert C. Eldred Co.
Permission to reproduce this information in other formats or to redistribute it beyond a subscriber’s immediate possession may be obtained by contacting permission@p4a.com.
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 Mandarin square - Encyclopedia, History, Geography and Biography
Mandarin square - Encyclopedia, History, Geography and Biography
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 Mandarin Oriental International Limited - (Travel Daily News)   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
Mandarin Oriental International Limited has announced that the comprehensive renovation planned for Mandarin Oriental, Hong Kong is to be completed within a single-phase eight-month period commencing at the end of 2005.
The esteemed atmosphere of The Mandarin Grill will be further enhanced by a refurbishment directed by Terence Conran, the award-winning British designer, and his London-based design studio, Conran and Partners.
The 22,600-square-foot Mandarin Spa and Wellness Centre will be positioned over three floors and will incorporate the existing swimming pool and fitness center, plus a new Beauty Salon.
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 Mandarin Oriental San Francisco Hotel, a San Francisco Luxury Hotel
Mandarin Oriental, San Francisco hotel is conveniently located in the heart of the city, within walking distance of Union Square and many famous landmarks.
Ranked in the "Top 500 Hotels in the World" by Travel & Leisure's Readers’ Poll 2004, the hotel has beautifully appointed rooms and suites, all with panoramic views of San Francisco or the Bay.
Whether you are visiting us for pleasure or are on business, please take a little time to explore our site and experience a taste of the luxury that awaits you.
www.mandarinoriental.com /sanfrancisco   (144 words)

  
 Mandarin Square
Highlighted regions indicate areas of pattern divergence between Ming and Qing Dynasty mandarin squares.
The Hsieh-Chai was a mythical animal able to distinguish between right and wrong.
Higher ranked officials could wear either two birds or two animals or both on their mandarin sqaures, but lower ranked officials could only wear one bird or animal, unless the Emperor granted them the right to wear another.
www.spurlock.uiuc.edu /explorations/online/MandarinSquares/patterns.html   (133 words)

  
 Day 10 / HK Day 2 : Shopping in Mong Kok, Tea at Mandarin Oriental, Times Square, Victoria Peak Night
From what I had seen and what the hostess told me, I figure that the people are all downtown for some sort of youth festival, put on by a consortium of Hong Kong companies.
I walk around the whole times square mall, sit for a while at a Ben and Jerry's stand overlooking the atrium, then head out and back to the subway (which can be accessed without going outside the building).
I walk back to the Mandarin and sit outside and contemplate this for a while, watching the last third or so of festival goers pack up and leave.
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 Mandarin square -- Facts, Info, and Encyclopedia article   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
A mandarin square is a large embroidered badge sewn onto the surcoat of an official in imperial (A communist nation that covers a vast territory in eastern Asia; the most populous country in the world) China.
(Showy crested Asiatic duck; often domesticated) Mandarin Duck
Another piece of wardrobe Qing bureaucrats wore was the (Click link for more info and facts about Manchu official headwear) Manchu official headwear.
www.absoluteastronomy.com /encyclopedia/m/ma/mandarin_square.htm   (357 words)

  
 Hotel & Motel Management : The Mandarin Oriental, San Francisco, renovated the 1,400-square-foot Embassy Room and ...   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
Hotel and Motel Management : The Mandarin Oriental, San Francisco, renovated the 1,400-square-foot Embassy Room and the 1,100-square-foot Library Room, two of the hotel's six meeting rooms.
The Mandarin Oriental, San Francisco, renovated the 1,400-square-foot Embassy Room and the 1,100-square-foot Library Room, two of the hotel's six meeting rooms.
Read 'Hotel and Motel Management: The Mandarin Oriental, San Francisco, renovated the 1,400-square-foot Embassy Room and the 1,100-square-foot Library Room, two of the hotel's six meeting rooms.
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 Newtown Square   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
1) " Newtown" -- In the context of Newtown Square
All these should be distinguished from various places called Newton
2) " Square" -- In the context of Newtown Square
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Offers accelerated learning classes in Chinese Mandarin and Cantonese for adults and children in Melbourne and Sydney, with customised corporate and business classes.
Located in the heart of the city, this hotel claims to be an oasis of comfort and hospitality.
Ochlocrat's Learn Mandarin page: Several useful applets and applications for making Chinese GIF files, painting Chinese in applications, etc...
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 The Mandarin   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
We are located inside historic Ghirardelli Square, a San Francisco landmark.
Below are driving directions to The Mandarin from each part of the Bay area.
For your convenience, validated parking is available inside the Ghiradelli Square parking lot.
www.themandarin.com /location.htm   (132 words)

  
 Redsailsinn.com - Mandarin Hotel San Francisco   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
Mandarin Oriental, San Francisco - Dining - mandarin hotel san francisco
then, that in Silks and The Mandarin Lounge we have two of the...
San Francisco hotel luxury boutique hotels sf Mandarin Oriental, San Francisco hotel is one of the worlds top hotels - each luxury room in this boutique hotel has a panoramic view of San Francisco.
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 Meritus Mandarin Hotel Singapore Discount Reservation   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
Meritus Mandarin Hotel Singapore is conveniently located in the heart of Orchard Road, Singapore's premier shopping, entertainment and business district.
Meritus Mandarin offers a great choice of dining venues, where you can enjoy a wide variety of delicious Chinese, Continental and Italian dishes along with other international cuisine.
Recreational facilities span from a gymnasium, massage rooms, sauna and steam baths, tennis and squash courts to an outdoor swimming pool.
www.hotelsinsingapore.net /Hotel/1329   (169 words)

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