Confucian

American  

[kuhn-fyoo-shuhn] / kənˈfyu ʃən /

noun

1. an adherent of the teachings of Confucius.

2. Also called Ju.  a member of the school of philosophers, founded by Confucius, who codified in their teachings the traditional Chinese principles of ethics, morals, and politics.

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adjective

1. of, relating to, or resembling the teachings of Confucius.

Confucian British  

/ kənˈfjuːʃən /

adjective

1. of or relating to the doctrines of Confucius

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noun

1. a follower of Confucius

Other Word Forms

• anti-Confucian noun
• post-Confucian noun
• pro-Confucian noun

Etymology

Origin of Confucian

First recorded in 1830–40; Confuci(us) + -an

Example Sentences

Investors would do well to heed the old Confucian proverb: “Be prudent and exercise caution.”

From Barron's

Investors would do well to heed the old Confucian proverb: “Be prudent and exercise caution.”

From Barron's

In a society still influenced by Confucian values such as righteousness and obedience, mental health issues remain heavily stigmatised and many experience feelings of shame or social judgement.

From BBC

As the great Confucian Yogi Berra once observed, it’s getting late early—and if you’re going to read a Jason in the Journal, read Zweig.

From The Wall Street Journal

“Turandot” is a riddle opera of Confucian confusion for which Puccini hadn’t found a solution.

From Los Angeles Times