Glossary

Chuigong

垂拱

Term · calendar

Chinese era name (垂拱) of the Tang for the years 685–688: 685 is Chuigong 1 (元年) and Chuigong 4 is 688. Chuigong (垂拱) is a Chinese era name (nianhao) of the Tang, proclaimed in 685 under Emperor Ruizong (睿宗). Its years are counted in lunar years: 685 is Chuigong 1 (元年), 688 its last year, Chuigong 4. A Chinese source dates a year within it as “Chuigong 2” (垂拱二年) rather than by a continuous count. Before: Guangzhai. After: Yongchang.