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mencius
Mencius (name) means Chinese philosopher, follower of Confucius (?372 - 289 B.C.E., or 385 - 303/302 B.C.E.).
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Chinese philosopher, follower of Confucius (?372 - 289 B.C.E., or 385 - 303/302 B.C.E.)
"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."
— Hao Gui, Chinese media: Attack to defend (2016)
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A collection of anecdotes and conversations of the philosopher by the same name.
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Etymology
Came into English from Latin Mencius, which derived from Mandarin Chinese 孟子 (Mèngzǐ).
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What is the meaning of mencius?
"mencius" (name) means chinese philosopher, follower of Confucius (?372 - 289 B.C.E., or 385 - 303/302 B.C.E.).
What are the different meanings of mencius?
"mencius" has 2 main meanings: 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.
