Definition

1. Proper Noun:
   • Zhou Dunyi: A historical figure, a Chinese Neo-Confucian philosopher of the Song Dynasty. He is considered a foundational figure in the development of Neo-Confucian thought.

Usage Examples

• Proper Noun:
  • Triết lý của Chu Đôn Di có ảnh hưởng lớn. (The philosophy of Zhou Dunyi had a great influence.)
  • Đôn Di là tác giả của "Thái Cực Đồ Thuyết". (Zhou Dunyi is the author of "Explanation of the Diagram of the Supreme Ultimate.")

Advanced Usage

• This term is almost exclusively used in historical, philosophical, or academic contexts to refer to this specific philosopher. It is not used in everyday modern conversation.

Variants and Related Words

• Chu Đôn Di: The full and more common form of the name.
• Chu Liêm Khê: An alternative name or style name (hiệu) for Zhou Dunyi.

Synonyms

• Zhou Lianxi: The Mandarin Chinese pronunciation of his name.
• Zhou Maoshu: Another alternative name.

Note

• "Đôn Di" is a Vietnamese transliteration of the Chinese name 周敦頤 (Zhōu Dūnyí). The reference to "Liêm Lạc" in some sources points to his birthplace, Lianxi (Liêm Khê in Vietnamese).