philosophy

zhé xué

zh+é·2nd tonex+üé·2nd tone

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The beard does not make the philosopher.

光有胡子是不能成为哲学家的。

Philosophy is the love of wisdom.

哲学就是爱智慧。

Wonder is the true character of the philosopher.

好奇是哲学家的本性。

Is Buddhism a religion or a philosophy?

佛教是宗教还是哲学？

The philosopher Socrates discussed death with his friends in prison.

哲学家苏格拉底在监狱里和他的朋友们讨论死亡。

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