鄉黨

鄉黨

1. (Classical) local community

   • 孔子於鄉黨，恂恂如也，似不能言者。 [Classical Chinese, trad.]
     孔子于乡党，恂恂如也，似不能言者。 [Classical Chinese, simp.]

     From: The Analects of Confucius, c. 475 – 221 BCE, translated based on James Legge's version

     Kǒngzǐ yú xiāngdǎng, xúnxúnrú yě, sì bùnéngyán zhě.

     Confucius, in his village, looked simple and sincere, and as if he were not able to speak.

2. (Classical) member of the local community; neighbour

   • 宗族稱孝焉，鄉黨稱弟焉。 [Classical Chinese, trad.]
     宗族称孝焉，乡党称弟焉。 [Classical Chinese, simp.]

     From: The Analects of Confucius, c. 475 – 221 BCE, translated based on James Legge's version

     Zōngzú chēng xiào yān, xiāngdǎng chēng tì yān.

     He whom the circle of his relatives pronounce to be filial, whom his fellow villagers and neighbours pronounce to be fraternal.

   • 非所以要譽於鄉黨朋友也 [Classical Chinese, trad.]
     非所以要誉于乡党朋友也 [Classical Chinese, simp.]

     From: Mencius, c. 4^th century BCE, translated based on James Legge's version

     fēi suǒyǐ yāo yù yú xiāngdǎng péngyǒu yě

     nor as a ground on which they may seek the praise of their neighbours and friends

• (local community):

• (member of the local community):