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Referring to Kong Rong with 孔融 (Kǒng Róng)
Explanation
孔融 (Kǒng Róng) is a famous historical figure from the Eastern Han dynasty, best known for the story of yielding the larger pear to his older brother at age four. This tale, known as 孔融让梨, is widely taught to children as a lesson in humility and respect for elders.
Examples
孔融让梨的故事在中国几乎家喻户晓。
Kǒng Róng ràng lí de gùshì zài Zhōngguó jīhū jiāyùhùxiǎo.
The story of Kong Rong yielding pears is known to almost every household in China.
老师给孩子们讲了孔融四岁让梨的故事。
Lǎoshī gěi háizimen jiǎng le Kǒng Róng sì suì ràng lí de gùshì.
The teacher told the children the story of Kong Rong yielding pears at the age of four.
孔融不仅小时候懂礼让，长大后也是一位有名的文学家。
Kǒng Róng bùjǐn xiǎoshíhòu dǒng lǐràng, zhǎngdà hòu yě shì yī wèi yǒumíng de wénxuéjiā.
Kong Rong was not only courteous as a child, but also became a famous literary figure when he grew up.