Zhu Shijie
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Zhu Shijie was a prominent 13th–14th century Chinese mathematician known for his influential works on algebra, polynomial equations, and early forms of Pascal’s triangle.
All labels observed (1)
| Label | Occurrences |
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| Zhu Shijie canonical | 1 |
How this entity was disambiguated
This entity first appeared as the object of triple T4293512 — resolving that mention is where its identity was fixed. The disambiguator weighed these candidate entities and picked the highlighted one (or “None”, minting a new entity). This is how homonymy is resolved: the same surface form can point to different entities.
NED1
Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Zhu Shijie Context triple: [Zhu, hasNotableBearer, Zhu Shijie]
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Shen Kuo
Shen Kuo was an 11th-century Chinese polymath—scientist, statesman, engineer, and writer—renowned for his pioneering work in astronomy, mathematics, geology, and technology during the Song dynasty.
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Zhu Shizhen
Zhu Shizhen was a Ming dynasty nobleman and posthumously honored progenitor of the imperial Zhu family as the father of the Hongwu Emperor, founder of the Ming dynasty.
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C.
Xie Qian
Xie Qian was a prominent Ming dynasty statesman and scholar who served as a leading official under the Hongzhi Emperor.
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D.
Xu Guangqi
Xu Guangqi was a prominent late Ming dynasty scholar-official, scientist, and Catholic convert known for his collaboration with Matteo Ricci and his contributions to mathematics, astronomy, and agricultural reform in China.
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E.
Zhu Houxi
Zhu Houxi was a Ming dynasty imperial prince, known primarily as a son of the Hongzhi Emperor of China.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
NED2
Entity disambiguation (via description)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Zhu Shijie Target entity description: Zhu Shijie was a prominent 13th–14th century Chinese mathematician known for his influential works on algebra, polynomial equations, and early forms of Pascal’s triangle.
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A.
Shen Kuo
Shen Kuo was an 11th-century Chinese polymath—scientist, statesman, engineer, and writer—renowned for his pioneering work in astronomy, mathematics, geology, and technology during the Song dynasty.
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B.
Zhu Shizhen
Zhu Shizhen was a Ming dynasty nobleman and posthumously honored progenitor of the imperial Zhu family as the father of the Hongwu Emperor, founder of the Ming dynasty.
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C.
Xie Qian
Xie Qian was a prominent Ming dynasty statesman and scholar who served as a leading official under the Hongzhi Emperor.
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D.
Xu Guangqi
Xu Guangqi was a prominent late Ming dynasty scholar-official, scientist, and Catholic convert known for his collaboration with Matteo Ricci and his contributions to mathematics, astronomy, and agricultural reform in China.
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E.
Zhu Houxi
Zhu Houxi was a Ming dynasty imperial prince, known primarily as a son of the Hongzhi Emperor of China.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (44)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
Chinese mathematician
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mathematician ⓘ person ⓘ |
| activePeriod |
early 14th century
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late 13th century ⓘ |
| alternativeName | Siyuan Yujian’s author ⓘ |
| countryOfCitizenship | China ⓘ |
| era | Yuan dynasty ⓘ |
| ethnicGroup | Han Chinese ⓘ |
| fieldOfWork |
algebra
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combinatorics ⓘ mathematical problem solving ⓘ mathematics ⓘ numerical analysis ⓘ polynomial equations ⓘ |
| genre | mathematical treatise ⓘ |
| hasInfluenceOn |
combinatorial methods in East Asian mathematics
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history of algebra ⓘ |
| historicalRegion | Imperial China ⓘ |
| influenced |
development of algebra in East Asia
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later Chinese mathematicians ⓘ |
| knownFor |
advancing Chinese algebra
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development of methods for solving high-degree equations ⓘ early representation of Pascal’s triangle ⓘ study of polynomial equations ⓘ systematic use of algebraic methods ⓘ use of multiple unknowns in equations ⓘ use of the method of the four unknowns ⓘ |
| languageOfWork | Classical Chinese ⓘ |
| nativeLanguage | Chinese ⓘ |
| notableConcept |
coefficient triangle similar to Pascal’s triangle
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four unknowns method ⓘ |
| notableWork |
Jade Mirror of the Four Unknowns
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Siyuan Yujian (Jade Mirror of the Four Unknowns) ⓘ
linked to:
Jade Mirror of the Four Unknowns
Suanxue Qimeng ⓘ Suanxue Qimeng (Introduction to Computational Studies) ⓘ |
| occupation | mathematician ⓘ |
| usedConcept |
binomial coefficients
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coefficient arrays ⓘ |
| usedMathematicalTool | counting rods ⓘ |
| wroteAbout |
elimination methods
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numerical solutions of equations ⓘ problems in arithmetic and geometry ⓘ systems of polynomial equations ⓘ |
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Instruction
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Subject: Zhu Shijie Description of subject: Zhu Shijie was a prominent 13th–14th century Chinese mathematician known for his influential works on algebra, polynomial equations, and early forms of Pascal’s triangle.
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