What was the name of ancient education? In ancient China, education was also called education. China's Ancient Education In China's ancient literature, the word "education 1" first appeared in Mencius' Dedicated Articles, "Educating the world's talents". Shuowen Jiezi explains that "teaching is the effect applied to it"; "Education, training children well", education is teaching and training. It is an important means to spread human culture, which lays the foundation for the success of education in China.