Mân phong
Definition
- Proper Noun:
- The "Mân Phong" section: The final section of the "Chu Phong" (Airs of Bin) in the ancient Chinese Classic of Poetry (Shijing). It contains seven odes that primarily celebrate the founding deeds of the Zhou dynasty's ancestors in the Bin region (modern Shaanxi) and the virtuous regency of the Duke of Zhou.
Usage Examples
- Proper Noun:
- "Thất Nguyệt" là bài thơ đầu tiên trong Mân phong. ("The Seventh Month" is the first poem in the "Mân Phong" section.)
- Mân phong trong Kinh Thi được cho là do Chu Công sáng tác. (The "Mân Phong" in the Classic of Poetry is traditionally attributed to the Duke of Zhou.)
Advanced Usage
- As a term in classical Chinese literary studies, "Mân Phong" specifically refers to this distinct group of hymns within the "Airs of the States" () portion of the . It is studied for its historical, cultural, and philosophical content related to early Zhou dynasty ideals of governance and virtue.
Variants and Related Words
- Kinh Thi (n): The (), one of the Chinese Five Classics.
- Chu Phong (n): The "Airs of Bin," a larger section of the that contains "Mân Phong."
- Chu Công (n): The Duke of Zhou, a key historical and cultural figure traditionally associated with these poems.
Synonyms
- Bin Feng: The Chinese name for the "Airs of Bin," the parent section.
- Odes of Bin: An English translation for "Chu Phong," which includes the "Mân Phong."
Related Concepts
- Phong (n): Meaning "Airs," it is one of the three major genres (Airs, Odes, Hymns) within the , typically comprising folk songs and poems from various states.
- Chính phong / Biến phong: Terms in traditional Confucian commentary distinguishing "orthodox airs" (which correctly express moral principles) from "changed airs" (which reflect a decline in morals). The "Mân Phong" is often classified as "orthodox airs."