Tây Minh
Definition
- Proper noun:
- "Western Inscription": A famous Chinese ethical text from the Song Dynasty, written by the philosopher Zhang Zai. It discusses the Confucian virtues of filial piety and humaneness, emphasizing the unity of all things and one's moral responsibility to the universe and society.
Usage Examples
- Proper noun:
- "Tây Minh" là một tác phẩm triết học quan trọng của Trương Tái. ("Western Inscription" is an important philosophical work by Zhang Zai.)
- Các học giả thường nghiên cứu "Tây Minh" để hiểu về đạo hiếu trong Nho giáo. (Scholars often study the "Western Inscription" to understand filial piety in Confucianism.)
Advanced Usage
- The text is often cited in discussions of Neo-Confucian metaphysics and ethics, representing the idea of forming one body with all things.
Variants and Related Words
- "Tây Minh tự": An alternative name referring to the same text, with "tự" meaning "inscription" or "preface."
Synonyms
- "Western Inscription": The standard English translation.
- "Xi Ming": The Pinyin romanization of the original Chinese title.
Related Concepts
- Filial Piety (Hiếu): A central virtue discussed in the text.
- Humaneness (Nhân): Another core Confucian virtue elaborated upon.
- Neo-Confucianism: The broader philosophical tradition to which the text belongs.