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陈亮

陳亮
ChénLiàng
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

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

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