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Cheng shi yi shu (Surviving books of the Cheng brothers) is a collection of pieces written by the two Cheng brothers, compiled by Zhu Xi (1130‒1200). Presented here is part of a Song printed edition of the work dated 1168. Cheng Hao (1032‒85), courtesy name Bochun, was also called Master Mingdao. Cheng Yi (1033‒1107), courtesy name Zhengshu, was also called Master Yichuan. Both were students of Zhou Dunyi (1017‒73), a Song philosopher of Neo-Confucian cosmology. The Cheng brothers, commonly called the Two Chengs, were the founders ...