Mencius
[ men-shee-uhs ]
/ ˈmɛn ʃi əs /
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noun
c380–289 b.c., Chinese philosopher.
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Origin of Mencius
First recorded in 1770–80; Latinization of Chinese Mèng Zǐ “Master Meng” (birth name Mèng Kē) by European Jesuits in China in the 17th century
Words nearby Mencius
Menasha, menat, menazon, men-children, Menchú, Mencius, Mencken, Mencken, H. L., mend, mendacious, mendacity
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Mencius
/ (ˈmɛnʃɪəs, -ʃəs) /
noun
Chinese name Mengzi or Meng-tze. ?372–?289 bc, Chinese philosopher, who propounded the ethical system of Confucius
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