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陈亮

陳亮
Chén Liàng
proper noun

Meanings

  1. 1 Chen Liang (1143-1194), Southern Song dynasty philosopher and poet
  2. 2 leading figure of the utilitarian Yongkang School, advocated recovering northern China from the Jin

Examples

HSK 1
陈亮和辛弃疾是好朋友。
Chén Liàng hé Xīn Qìjí shì hǎo péngyǒu.
Chen Liang and Xin Qiji were close friends.
HSK 6
陈亮主张抗金恢复中原。
Chén Liàng zhǔzhāng kàng Jīn huīfù Zhōngyuán.
Chen Liang advocated resisting the Jin and recovering the Central Plains.

Tips

history
Chen Liang's long public debate with the Neo-Confucian master 朱熹 over 王霸义利 (kingly vs. hegemonic rule, righteousness vs. profit) is one of the most famous intellectual exchanges of the Southern Song.

Stroke Order

陈 chén
亮 liàng