- xing-ming, a school of thought of the Warring States period associated with Shen Buhai 申不害【Shēn Bù Hài】
- the designation for a punishment
Generated: This usage refers to a specific philosophical and political school that emphasizes legalism and the importance of laws in governance, which was prominent during the Warring States period in ancient China.
The school of thought of Shen Buhai emphasizes the importance of the rule of law.
Generated: This meaning pertains to a formal term used within the legal context to refer to a specified punishment for a crime.