Mencius

English dictionary entry

Meanings

name
  1. Chinese philosopher, follower of Confucius (?372 - 289 B.C.E., or 385 - 303/302 B.C.E.)
  2. A collection of anecdotes and conversations of the philosopher by the same name.

Word forms

Mencius

Etymology

From Latin Mencius, from Mandarin Chinese 孟子 (Mèngzǐ).

Synonyms

Related words

孔子 鬼谷子 老子 墨子 孫子 孙子 荀子 莊子 庄子 荘子
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