shí​zhé

ten philosophers

十哲 shí​zhé
ten philosophers
The ten most outstanding disciples of 孔子 kǒng​zǐ as identified in the "Analects"; the group includes 颜渊 yán​yuān, 闵子骞 mǐn​zǐ​qiān, and others who were traditionally honored in Confucian temples
ten great generals
A group of ten historically renowned military strategists and generals honored in the Temple of the God of War during the Tang Dynasty, including figures such as 张良 zhāng​liáng and 诸葛亮 zhū​gě​liàng
ten sages
Ten virtuous people or ten sages; any group of ten individuals recognized for their outstanding wisdom or talent

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