Bu Shang
5th-century BC prominent disciple of Confucius / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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In this Chinese name, the family name is Bu.
Bu Shang (507 BC – 400 BC),[1] commonly known by his courtesy name Zixia or as Buzi (Master Bu), was an ancient Chinese philosopher and a prominent disciple of Confucius[2] who was considered one of the most accomplished in cultural learning. He was one of the five disciples who took chief responsibility for the transmission of Confucius' teachings. He played a significant role in the transmission of such classics as the Book of Poetry and the I Ching.[1] He established his own school, and taught Marquess Wen of Wei, ruler of Wei,[2] the most powerful state of the early Warring States period.[3]
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Chinese | 卜商 | ||||||||||||
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Chinese | 子夏 | ||||||||||||
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Chinese | 卜子 | ||||||||||||
Literal meaning | Master Bu | ||||||||||||
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