Tử CÆ¡
Definition
- Proper Noun:
- Zi Ju: The courtesy name (Tự) of the ancient Chinese philosopher Yang Zhu.
Usage Examples
- Proper Noun:
- Tử Cơ là tên tự của Dương Chu. (Zi Ju is the courtesy name of Yang Zhu.)
- Học thuyết của Dương Chu, tức Tử Cơ, được nhiều người nghiên cứu. (The doctrines of Yang Zhu, that is, Zi Ju, are studied by many.)
Advanced Usage
- This term is primarily used in historical, philosophical, and academic contexts when referring to the philosopher Yang Zhu by his courtesy name.
Variants and Related Words
- Dương Chu (Proper Noun): Yang Zhu, the ancient Chinese philosopher associated with the school of thought emphasizing self-interest and the integrity of the self.
- Tự (Noun): A courtesy name, a style name traditionally given to Chinese men at adulthood and used in place of their given name by peers.
Synonyms
- Yang Zhu: The given name of the philosopher whose courtesy name is Zi Ju (Tử Cơ).
Notes on Usage
- "Tử Cơ" is a historical term and is not used in modern conversational Vietnamese. It appears almost exclusively in texts discussing Chinese philosophy or history.
- When encountered, it should be understood as a direct reference to the philosopher Yang Zhu.