Mencius
See also: mencius
English
editEtymology
editFrom Latin Mencius, from Mandarin Chinese 孟子 (Mèngzǐ).
Proper noun
editMencius
- Chinese philosopher, follower of Confucius (?372 - 289 B.C.E., or 385 - 303/302 B.C.E.)
- 2016 June 17, Hao Gui, “Chinese media: Attack to defend”, in Deutsche Welle[2], archived from the original on 17 June 2016[3]:
- Some 2000 years ago Chinese philosopher Mencius famously wrote: "Who wins the hearts of people gains the whole world." Today, his words still ring true.
- A collection of anecdotes and conversations of the philosopher by the same name.
Usage notes
editPreceded by the definite article (the) when distinguishing the book from the philosopher.
Synonyms
editTranslations
editChinese philosopher
See also
editOther Chinese philosophers
Further reading
edit- “Mencius, pn.”, in Lexico, Dictionary.com; Oxford University Press, 2019–2022.
- “Mencius”, in Merriam-Webster Online Dictionary, Springfield, Mass.: Merriam-Webster, 1996–present.