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Zhu Xi ([ʈʂú ɕí]; Chinese: 朱熹; October 18, 1130 – April 23, 1200), formerly romanized Chu Hsi, was a Chinese calligrapher, historian, philosopher, poet, and politician during the Song dynasty. Zhu was influential in the development of Neo-Confucianism. He contributed greatly to Chinese philosophy and fundamentally reshaped the Chinese worldview. His works include his editing of and commentaries to the Four Books (which later formed the curriculum of the civil service exam in Imperial China from 1313 to 1905), his writings on the process of the "investigation of things" (Chinese: 格物; pinyin: géwù), and his development of meditation as a method for self-cultivation.

Zhu Xi - Wikipedia Jump to content From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Chinese philosopher (1130–1200) For the cell biologist, see Zhu Xi (biologist) . In this Chinese name , the family name is Zhu . Zhu Xi Born October 18, 1130 Youxi , Fujian Circuit , Southern Song dynasty Died April 23, 1200 (1200-04-23) (aged 69) Occupations Calligrapher, historian, philosopher, poet, politician Philosophical work Era Medieval philosophy Region Chinese philosophy School Neo-Confucianism Chinese name Chinese 朱 熹 Transcriptions Standard Mandarin Hanyu Pinyin Zhū Xī Bopomofo ㄓㄨ ㄒㄧ Wade–Giles Chu 1 Hsi 1 Ton

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