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6 arts of chinese culture
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, music, archery, equestrianism,____
, mathematics
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rites, calligraphy
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Notes
Men who excelled in these six arts were thought to have reached the state of perfection, becoming aย perfect gentleman.
Western astronomical expertise (seeย Jesuit China missions) was welcomed as an aftermath of Chinese interest in astronomy and mathematics, partially formulated in the classical Six Arts agenda.