Wang Bi

Wang Bi
王弼
Born226
Died249 (aged 23)
Other namesFusi (輔嗣)
Occupation(s)Philosopher, politician
FatherWang Ye (courtesy name Zhangxu)[1]
Wang Bi
Chinese王弼
Transcriptions
Standard Mandarin
Hanyu PinyinWáng Bì
Wade–GilesWang2 Pi4
IPA[wǎŋ pî]
Yue: Cantonese
Yale RomanizationWòhng Baht
JyutpingWong4 Bat6
IPA[wɔŋ˩ pɐt̚˨]

Wang Bi (Chinese: 王弼; 226–249[2]), courtesy name Fusi (Chinese: 輔嗣), was a Chinese philosopher and politician. During his brief career he produced commentaries on the Tao Te Ching and I Ching which were highly influential in Chinese philosophy.[3][4]

  1. ^ Per a Bowu Ji annotation in vol.28 of Sanguozhi, Wang Zhangxu was a maternal grandson of Liu Biao and a clansman of Wang Can. Also, the Wang Ye who betrayed Cao Mao was from Wuling Commandery.
  2. ^ He Shao's (何劭) biography of Wang Bi, cited by Pei Songzhi in vol.28 of Sanguozhi, recorded that he died in the autumn of the 10th year of the Zhengshi era of Cao Fang's reign; that year has 13 months and a leap 9th month.
  3. ^ "Wang Bi". Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy. Retrieved 2023-07-20.
  4. ^ "Wang Bi". Encyclopædia Britannica. Retrieved 2023-07-21.

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