西學東漸

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west
learn; study; science
learn; study; science; ‑ology
 
east gradual; gradually; imbue
trad. (西學東漸) 西
simp. (西学东渐) 西
Literally: “Western learning flows eastward”.
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西學東漸

  1. the Transfer of Western Knowledge to the East (the historical period spanning from the mid-19th century to the early 20th century that witnessed the gradual dissemination of Western science in China)