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孟子
Proper nounMèngzǐ
Description
孟子是中国古代一位很有名的思想家。
Mencius was a very famous thinker in ancient China.
他生活在孔子以后，人们常常把他和孔子一起说。
He lived after Confucius, and people often mention him together with Confucius.
Meanings
孟子Mèngzǐ
Mencius, ancient Chinese Confucian philosopher
孟子说人本来是善良的。
Mencius said that people are originally good.
孟子Mèngzǐ
the book Mencius, a Confucian classic
老师让我们读《孟子》里的故事。
The teacher asked us to read stories from 'Mencius'.
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Notes
- Etymology
孟 was his clan name and 子 is a respectful title for a master (like Confucius 孔子).
- Nuance
refers both to the philosopher Mencius (c. 372–289 BCE) and to the classic text bearing his name.
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