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24 sats \ 4 replies \ @didiplaywell 2 Jan \ on: Let’s Learn Chinese with Sensei: 一石二鸟 ideasfromtheedge
Your reference to numbers made me remember of the time I read about baguas. It's delightful, it's ancient algebra at it's finest, even in the way numbers are represented. Do baguas have a presence in modern chinese/japanese culture?
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20 sats \ 3 replies \ @cryotosensei OP 2 Jan
Yes!
Some Chinese are very into feng shui. I’m not that keen on it but because I’m renovating my house this year, I might engage the services of a geomancer
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61 sats \ 2 replies \ @didiplaywell 21h
Sorry for the late reply!
Congratulations on your renovation! :)
How is that baguas relate to feng shui? I only got the pure-math part of baguas
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0 sats \ 1 reply \ @cryotosensei OP 3h
I have no idea. I’m not that into it haha
You probably know more than me! What’s pure maths aspect?
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13 sats \ 0 replies \ @didiplaywell 3h
The octal system of baguas allows for a concise representation of numbers, easier algebra, and to fabricate precise goniometers via bisection using rudimentary tools.
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