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    Referring to the philosopher Mencius with 孟子 (Mèngzǐ)

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    Explanation

    孟子 (Mèngzǐ) refers to Mencius, one of the most influential Confucian philosophers in Chinese history. He is known for his belief in the innate goodness of human nature and his teachings on benevolent governance.

    Examples

    • 孟子是儒家思想的重要代表人物。

      Mèngzǐ shì Rújiā sīxiǎng de zhòngyào dàibiǎo rénwù.

      Mencius is an important representative figure of Confucian thought.

    • 孟子提出了"性善论"的观点。

      Mèngzǐ tíchū le "xìng shàn lùn" de guāndiǎn.

      Mencius put forward the view of "the innate goodness of human nature."

    • 我们这学期正在读《孟子》这本书。

      Wǒmen zhè xuéqī zhèngzài dú "Mèngzǐ" zhè běn shū.

      We are reading the book "Mencius" this semester.

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