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荀子
Proper nounXúnzǐ
Description
荀子是中国古代一位很有名的思想家。
"荀子" is a famous ancient Chinese thinker.
他生活在很久以前，写了一本也叫《荀子》的书。
He lived long ago and wrote a book also called "荀子".
Meanings
荀子Xúnzǐ
Xunzi, ancient Chinese Confucian philosopher and his book
老师今天讲了荀子的思想。
The teacher discussed Xunzi's ideas today.
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Notes
- Etymology
荀 is his surname; 子 is an honorific suffix meaning 'master', as in 孔子 and 孟子.
- Nuance
Xunzi (c. 310–235 BCE) is famous for the idea that human nature is inherently bad.
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