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sage of the second order
孟子は亜聖と称えられている。
Mencius is revered as a sage of the second order.
亜聖の教えは今日にも通じる。
The teachings of the lesser sage are relevant even today.
亜聖として後世に名を残した。
He left his name to posterity as a lesser sage.