Confucius
Kǔng Qiū, 551? b.c.–478? b.c., Chinese philosopher and teacher.
Origin of Confucius
1- Chinese K'ung Fu-tzŭ.
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How to use Confucius in a sentence
During the Cultural Revolution, books authored by the philosopher-sage Confucius were publicly burned.
Butterfly Effect: Chinese Communism Turns 100. Will It Live to 200? | Charu Kasturi | July 1, 2021 | OzyThe great Chinese philosopher Confucius put forward a timeless and important doctrine: The rectification of names.
Sora's Chinese name has more than 41 million page hits on Google, exceeding that of Mao Zedong, Yao Ming, or Confucius.
How superior is Confucius—the first of mortals who have not been favored with revelations!
A Philosophical Dictionary, Volume 1 (of 10) | Franois-Marie Arouet (AKA Voltaire)No ancient teacher enjoined the duties based on an immutable morality with more force than Confucius, Buddha, and Epictetus.
Beacon Lights of History, Volume I | John Lord
Nor did he claim, any more than Confucius, originality of doctrines, only the revival of forgotten or neglected truths.
Beacon Lights of History, Volume I | John LordConfucius held his high office as minister of Justice for two years longer, and some suppose he was made prime minister.
Beacon Lights of History, Volume I | John LordFor two thousand years Confucius has reigned supreme,--the undisputed teacher of a population of three or four hundred millions.
Beacon Lights of History, Volume I | John Lord
British Dictionary definitions for Confucius
/ (kənˈfjuːʃəs) /
Chinese name Kong Zi or K'ung Fu-tse. 551–479 bc, Chinese philosopher and teacher of ethics (see Confucianism). His doctrines were compiled after his death under the title The Analects of Confucius
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Cultural definitions for Confucius
A Chinese philosopher of the sixth century b.c.; the founder of Confucianism. His teachings have come down to us as a collection of short sayings.
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