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  • These talismans are three: the fruit of a creeper called Cui, gathered ages ago at the time of the last deluge, but still fresh and green; a rattan, also very old but bearing flowers that never fade; and lastly, a sword containing a Yan or spirit, who guards it constantly and works miracles with it.

    Chapter 8. Departmental Kings of Nature 1922

  • These talismans are three: the fruit of a creeper called Cui, gathered ages ago at the time of the last deluge, but still fresh and green; a rattan, also very old but bearing flowers that never fade; and lastly, a sword containing a Yan or spirit, who guards it constantly and works miracles with it.

    The Golden Bough: A Study in Magic and Religion 1922

  • Nothing To My Name is Cui Jian's best known song, the biggest hit in Chinese history, and marked the beginning of indigenous Chinese rock music.

    unknown title 2011

  • These talismans are three: the fruit of a creeper called Cui, gathered ages ago at the time of the last deluge, but still fresh and green; a rattan, also very old but bearing flowers that never fade; and lastly, a sword containing a

    The Golden Bough : a study of magic and religion 1583

  • Thanks James (Murphy) ... but I do believe that Corin is in fact right - "Cui" is correct ...

    On Thursday, the Legg report will be published along with... 2008

  • I'm afraid 'Cui' is not 'who', but the dative case meaning 'to whom'.

    On Thursday, the Legg report will be published along with... 2008

  • "I want something different from what most people are using," said Ms. Cui, who is now eyeing an iPad.

    Apple Eyes Bigger Slice of Chinese Market Loretta Chao 2011

  • Mr. Cui met in Hawaii on Saturday with Assistant Secretary of State Kurt Campbell, who told reporters in Washington before the meetings that the U.S. didn't plan to "fan the flames" of the dispute, the Associated Press reported.

    Beijing Reports Pact on Seas Brian Spegele 2011

  • "I believe some countries now are playing with fire," said Cui Tiankai, vice minister of foreign affairs.

    Beijing Reports Pact on Seas Brian Spegele 2011

  • One typical Apple user in China is Jessie Cui, a 30-year-old in Shanghai who bought her first Apple desktop computer in 2003.

    Apple Eyes Bigger Slice of Chinese Market Loretta Chao 2011

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