About Zhuansun Shi
Lived 503 BC – 450 BC (aged 52–53). Zhuansun Shi was a philosopher.
Zhuansun Shi (born 503BC), commonly known by his courtesy name Zizhang, was a prominent disciple of Confucius, who accompanied Confucius in his travels abroad, and later started his own sect of Confucianism.
Life Zhuansun Shi (Zizhang) was born in 503 BC, 48 years after Confucius. According to the Shiben (Book of Lineages), his grandfather was a prince of the State of Chen, who served in the government of Lu, Confucius' native state.
Zhuansun Shi's offspring held the title of Wujing Boshi (五經博士; Wǔjīng Bóshì).
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Who was Zhuansun Shi?
5th-century BC disciple of Confucius
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Zhuansun Shi was born in 503 BC.
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Zhuansun Shi died in 450 BC.
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Zhuansun Shi was a philosopher.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Zhuansun Shi. https://biography.guide/zhuansun-shi/
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