三教九流

三教九流
sānjiàojiǔliú

the Three Religions (Daoism, Confucianism, Buddhism) and Nine Schools (Confucians, Daoists, Yin-Yang, Legalists, Logicians, Mohists, Political Strategists, Eclectics, Agriculturists)

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MEANING

  1. noun

    the Three Religions (Daoism, Confucianism, Buddhism) and Nine Schools (Confucians, Daoists, Yin-Yang, Legalists, Logicians, Mohists, Political Strategists, Eclectics, Agriculturists)

    • The three teachings and nine streams refer to various philosophical schools and professions in ancient Chinese society.

  2. noun

    fig. people from all trades (often derog.)

    • People of all walks of life exist in society.

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Three horizontal strokes stacked on top of each other symbolize the number three.

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