孟子

Mèngzǐ

noun #78,496

Meanings

Literally 'Master Meng'. '子' is an honorific suffix often used for respected philosophers.

孟子是儒家思想的重要代表人物。

Mèngzǐ shì Rújiā sīxiǎng de zhòngyào dàibiǎo rénwù.

Mencius is an important representative figure of Confucianism.

history

Mencius is often referred to as the 'Second Sage' after Confucius, highlighting his significant influence on Confucian thought.

孟 Mèng

子 zǐ