谶纬 chèn wěi

prophecy texts; prophetic Confucian lore

Word data

HSK Not in HSK
Frequency Unknown

Definitions

  1. 1. divination combined with mystical Confucian philosopy, prevalent during the Eastern Han Dynasty (25-220)

Characters

Character Meaning
谶 chèn
omen; prophecy
纬 wěi HSK 6
latitude; weft; woof (horizontal thread in weaving)