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Mozi – Chapter 50
This chapter recounts Mozi’s famous mission to stop Chu from attacking Song. He travels ten days to defeat master craftsman Gongshu Ban’s siege engines in a simulated battle, then reveals 300 disciples already guard Song, forcing Chu to abandon the war.
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当务之急 (dāng wù zhī jí)
Chinese Idiom: 当务之急Pinyin: dāng wù zhī jíLiteral: the urgent task one is attending to.Figurative: the most critical and pressing matter that needs immediate attention among all current‑day tasks. It refers to the top‑priority issue at the present moment. Origin This idiom comes from Mencius · Jin Xin Shang (《孟子·尽心上》). “知者无不知也，当务之为急。”Translation: “A wise man knows…
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Mozi – Chapter 48
This chapter records debates between Mozi and Confucian Gong Mengzi. Mozi refutes Confucian views on passive conduct, ancient robes, fatalism, elaborate funerals and empty music, denouncing four harmful Confucian doctrines while acknowledging Confucius’ valid ideas.
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Mozi – Chapter 47
Centered on “valuing righteousness”, this chapter argues righteousness surpasses life and the world. It records Mozi’s travels, rebuts superstition, stresses words must guide action, and advocates frugality and merit-based governance.
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Mozi – Chapter 46
This dialogue chapter collects Mozi’s debates with disciples and opponents. It defends universal love against egoism, condemns offensive wars, prioritizes righteousness over wealth, and refutes conservative Confucian views with vivid analogies.