Tử CÆ¡

Definition
  1. Proper Noun:
    • Zi Ju: The courtesy name (Tự) of the ancient Chinese philosopher Yang Zhu.
Usage Examples
  • Proper Noun:
    • Tử tên tự của Dương Chu. (Zi Ju is the courtesy name of Yang Zhu.)
    • Học thuyết của Dương Chu, tức Tử , 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 ).
Notes on Usage
  • "Tử " 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.