《孟子正义》:新疏家模范作品

Commentary on The Works of Mencius: A Model for Commentary-makers

焦循的《孟子正义》是清代第一部用一家之注的新疏,也是清代本赵注《孟子》仅存的一部新疏。于赵岐《孟子章句》,一申其义,二补其注,三正其误,四存其疑。申赵而不盲从；补赵盖属必要之处；正在要处,正之有据；不能断其是者,存疑待考,学风可推,乃清代“新疏家模范作品”。

Commentary on The Works of Mencius by Jiao Xun in the Qing Dynasty was the first commentary made by just one single scholar. Meanwhile it was the only one on Zhao Qi＇s Annotations on The Works of Mencius （the Qing Edition）. Jiao intended to clarify, to annotate, to correct Zhao＇s work, and to leave questions open. He spoke highly of Zhao＇s work without following it like a sheep. Jiao＇s work made necessary annotations and proper corrections. It provided convincing evidence. It left the unsolved controversy open. Therefore, it was considered a modal work of its kind in the Qing Dynasty.