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The character 孟 combines 子 (child) above 皿, a vessel that here represents a throne, picturing a child sitting upon a throne to convey the meaning of the eldest child or firstborn among siblings. This idea of primacy was extended to the calendar, where it marks the first month of any season, for example, the first month of spring or autumn. The character is also a very common surname, most famously belonging to the classical philosopher Mencius, whose teachings deeply influenced East Asian philosophical traditions.
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孟子是一位伟大的思想家。
孟先生经常来这家书店。
孟春时节，天气开始变暖。
他姓孟，是我的大学同学。
这位孟经理做事非常认真。
孔孟之道是中国传统文化的重要组成部分。
孟加拉国是一个人口稠密的国家。
孟秋的夜晚已经能感到些许凉意。
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