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王陽明

简王阳明 · 繁王陽明

Mandarin · pinyin Wáng Yáng míng

Wang Yangming (1472-1529), Ming dynasty Neo-Confucian philosopher, influential in the School of Mind 心學 xīn xué

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王: wáng · king, ruler; royal; surname
陽: yáng · the active, male principle in Chinese philosophy (yang); light; sun
明: míng · bright, light, brilliant; clear
阳: yáng · 'male' principle; light; sun

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2–2–2 · Wang2 Yang2 ming2

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