Wu Xing
cycle of the five elements in Chinese astrology
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Summary
Wu Xing is a theory[1]. It ranks in the top 2% of theory entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (14,417 views/month).[2]
Key Facts
- Author: Zou Yan[3]
- Instance of: pentad[4], world view[5]
- Based on: yin and yang[6]
- Subclass of: Chinese philosophy[7], religion or world view[8]
- Commons category: Wu Xing (Chinese philosophy)[9]
- Has part(s): Wood[10], Fire[11], Earth[12], Metal[13], Water[14]
- Topic's main category: Category:Wuxing (Chinese philosophy)[15]
- Main subject: natural phenomenon[16]
- Described by source: Gujin Tushu Jicheng[17]
- Topic has template: Template:Wu Xing[18]
- Native label: 五行[19], 오행[20], ngũ hành[21]
- Time period: Sengoku period[22]
- Union of: list of values as qualifiers[23]
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Influence
Things named for Wu Xing include Saturn[24], a gas giant[25].
Why It Matters
Wu Xing has Wikipedia articles in 28 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[26] It is known by 75 alternative names across languages and contexts.[27]