Explore Jianghu through 10+ example sentences from English. Ideal for language learners, writers and word enthusiasts.
Using Jianghu
- In the example corpus, jianghu often appears in combinations such as: the jianghu, term jianghu, jianghu may.
Context around Jianghu
- Average sentence length in these examples: 20.7 words
- Position in the sentence: 4 start, 7 middle, 3 end
- Sentence types: 14 statements, 0 questions, 0 exclamations
Corpus analysis for Jianghu
- In this selection, "jianghu" usually appears in the middle of the sentence. The average example has 20.7 words, and this corpus slice is mostly made up of statements.
- Around the word, term, distance, terminology, may, members and martial stand out and add context to how "jianghu" is used.
- Recognizable usage signals include of the jianghu and a distance jianghu members may. That gives this page its own corpus information beyond isolated example sentences.
- By corpus frequency, "jianghu" sits close to words such as aaronson, abai and abass, which helps place it inside the broader word index.
Example types with jianghu
The same corpus examples are grouped by length and sentence type, making it easier to see the contexts in which the word appears:
Colloquially, retirement is also referred to as "leaving the jianghu" (退出江湖). (11 words)
In the jianghu, martial artists are expected to be loyal to their master ( sifu ). (14 words)
Sometimes, the term "jianghu" may be replaced by the term "underworld" à la "criminal underworld". (15 words)
During the Song and Yuan dynasties, bards and novelists began using the term "jianghu" to create a literature of a fictional society of adventurers and rebels who lived not by existing societal laws, but by their own moral principles. (39 words)
An interesting aspect is that while senior officials are kept at a distance, jianghu members may freely associate with low-ranking staff such as runners, jailers, or clerks of the magistrates. (31 words)
He washes his hands in a golden basin filled with water, signifying that he will no longer be involved in the affairs of the jianghu. (25 words)
Example sentences (14)
Jianghu in modern times The term "jianghu" is linked to cultures other than those pertaining to martial arts in wuxia stories.
An interesting aspect is that while senior officials are kept at a distance, jianghu members may freely associate with low-ranking staff such as runners, jailers, or clerks of the magistrates.
At the same time, the term "jianghu" also developed intricate interconnections with gang culture because of outlaws' mutually shared distaste towards governments.
Colloquially, retirement is also referred to as "leaving the jianghu" (退出江湖).
During the Song and Yuan dynasties, bards and novelists began using the term "jianghu" to create a literature of a fictional society of adventurers and rebels who lived not by existing societal laws, but by their own moral principles.
He uses his abilities to follow the code of xia and mends the ills of the jianghu.
He washes his hands in a golden basin filled with water, signifying that he will no longer be involved in the affairs of the jianghu.
In modern terminology, "jianghu" may mean any circle of interest, ranging from the entertainment industry to sports.
In the jianghu, martial artists are expected to be loyal to their master ( sifu ).
Law and order within the jianghu are maintained by the various orthodox and righteous sects and heroes.
Martial arts became a tool used by characters in a "jianghu" story to enforce their moral beliefs.
Relationship with the government Members of the jianghu are also expected to keep their distance from any government offices or officials, without necessarily being antagonistic.
Sometimes, the term "jianghu" may be replaced by the term "underworld" à la "criminal underworld".
The inclusion of martial arts as a feature of "jianghu" was a recent development in the early 20th century.
Common combinations with jianghu
These word pairs occur most frequently in English texts: