Mencius
Pronunciation: /ˈmɛnʃ(ɪ)əs/
The English word “Mencius” has 2 meanings listed here.
proper noun
- Chinese philosopher, follower of Confucius (?372 - 289 B.C.E., or 385 - 303/302 B.C.E.)
- A collection of anecdotes and conversations of the philosopher by the same name.
Etymology
From Latin Mencius, from Mandarin Chinese 孟子 (Mèngzǐ).
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