三教九流

Chinese

the Three Teachings: Confucianism, Daoism and Buddhism the Nine Schools of Pre-Qin Philosophy
trad. (三教九流) 三教 九流
simp. #(三教九流) 三教 九流

Etymology

Refers to the Three Religions (Confucianism, Daoism, and Buddhism) and the Nine Schools (Confucianism, Daoism, Naturalism, Legalism, Logicians, Mohism, Diplomatists, Syncretism, and Agriculturalism).

Pronunciation


Noun

三教九流

  1. different schools of thought
  2. (often derogatory) people from all walks of life

Synonyms

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