Song-Ming neo-Confucianism
Refers to the school of neo-Confucian philosophy that developed during the Song and Ming dynasties in China, emphasizing metaphysical and ethical teachings.
Song-Ming neo-Confucianism developed around the teachings of Zhu Xi and Wang Yangming.
Zhu Xi school, a major branch of Song-Ming neo-Confucianism; 宋明理学 is the broader category that includes this and other schools.
Wang Yangming school, another major branch within Song-Ming neo-Confucianism.
From Chinese 宋明理學 (Sòng-Míng lǐxué), literally 'Song-Ming principle study'. The term combines the dynasty names 宋 (Song) and 明 (Ming) with 理学 (study of principle, neo-Confucianism).