maa5 haak1 si1馬克斯马克斯
Jyutpingmaa5 haak1 si1
Yalemáh hāak sī
Definition
Max Weber, a German sociologist, philosopher, and political economist who influenced social theory.
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How it's used
Academic discussions in Hong Kong often use this transliteration to refer specifically to the German sociologist. It is distinct from the transliteration for Karl Marx, which is typically written as 馬克思. Pay close attention to the final character, as mixing up 馬克斯 and 馬克思 is a common error in written assignments.
Examples
The professor is talking about Max Weber's theories today.
Related words
Common phrases
Max Weber's theories
to study Max Weber
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 馬克思, which refers to Karl Marx. The difference in the final character is crucial for distinguishing between the sociologist Max Weber and the political philosopher Karl Marx.
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