created sense approved 九流 · jiǔliú · nine schools of thought — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"
九流
jiǔliú
nine schools of thought
The nine major philosophical schools of the Spring and Autumn and Warring States periods, such as [[儒家|儒家|ru2 jia1]], [[道家|道家|dao4 jia1]], and [[墨家|墨家|mo4 jia1]]; also used generally for all academic or social groups.
九 (literal) → 九 · jiǔ · nine 流 (literal) → 流 · liú · class
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created sense approved 九流 · jiǔliú · many tributaries — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"
九流
jiǔliú
many tributaries
The many branches or tributaries of a large river.
九 (literal) → 九 · jiǔ · many 流 (literal) → 流 · liú · stream
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created sense approved 九流 · jiǔliú · social strata — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"
九流
jiǔliú
social strata
The various social groups or professions in traditional Chinese society, often categorized into upper, middle, and lower levels; usually used in the context of the various trades and professions
九 (literal) → 九 · jiǔ · nine 流 (literal) → 流 · liú · class
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