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舜: legendary sage-king Shun

legendary sage-king Shun; name kanji
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Readings

On
シュン
Kun
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Seen mainly in 堯舜, the model rulers Yao and Shun, and in given names read しゅん.

Key words

堯舜ぎょうしゅんthe sage kings Yao and Shun
舜帝しゅんていEmperor Shun (legendary)
舜しゅんShun (name)

Example sentences

In ancient Chinese thought, Yao and Shun were regarded as models of the ideal ruler.

Emperor Shun is told of in old tales as a person of great filial devotion.

Grandpa gave the newborn grandson the name Shun.

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