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Tick-Tock, Ancient Style: The Ingenious Timekeeping Methods of Ancient China

These clever timekeeping tools show just how advanced ancient Chinese technology was.
Tick-Tock, Ancient Style: The Ingenious Timekeeping Methods of Ancient China
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Sophia Lam
Sophia Lam
7/26/2025|Updated: 8/6/2025
“Work at sunrise; rest at sundown.” This is a song written by an unknown author in ancient times, describing the simple life that Chinese people lived following the rhythms of nature. Does this mean they didn’t keep time?

The answer is: no.

Sophia Lam
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Sophia Lam joined The Epoch Times in 2021 and covers China-related topics.
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