孟子与孔子并称为“孔孟”，是儒家思想的代表。孟子小时候，居住的地方离墓地很近，孟子学了些祭拜之类的事，玩起办理丧事的游戏。

Mencius, along with Confucius, is known as "Kong Meng" and represents Confucianism. When Mencius was young, he lived near a graveyard. He learned about rituals and ceremonies associated with paying respects to the deceased and even played games simulating funeral rituals.

他的母亲说：“这个地方不适合孩子居住。”于是将家搬到集市旁，孟子学了些做买卖和屠杀的东西。母亲又想：“这个地方还是不适合孩子居住。”

His mother said, "This place is not suitable for a child to live." So, they moved their home to a place near the market, where Mencius learned about trading and slaughtering animals. But his mother thought, "This place is still not suitable for a child to live."

又将家搬到学宫旁边。孟子学习会了在朝廷上鞠躬行礼及进退的礼节。孟母说：“这才是孩子居住的地方。”就在这里定居下来了。等孟子长大成人后，学成六艺，获得大儒的名望。

So they moved their home again, this time near a school. Mencius learned about the etiquette of bowing and proper conduct in the imperial court. His mother said, "This is the right place for a child to live." And they settled there. As Mencius grew into adulthood, he mastered the Six Arts and gained a reputation as a great Confucian scholar.

责编：易卓