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Confucius in Chinese

Confucius in Chinese is 孔子 — Confucius means a Chinese philosopher (c. 551-479 BCE) whose teachings on ethics, family, and social order shaped Chinese thought for over two thousand years.

Confucius in Chinese

孔子
proper noun
Pronounced: Kǒng zǐ
An influential Chinese philosopher who lived 551 B.C.E. – 479 B.C.E.; personal name Kong Qiu (孔丘).

What does "Confucius" mean?

  1. name A Chinese philosopher (c. 551-479 BCE) whose teachings on ethics, family, and social order shaped Chinese thought for over two thousand years.
    "Confucius taught that respect for one's elders was the foundation of a stable society."
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Confucius in a sentence

  • Confucius taught that respect for one's elders was the foundation of a stable society.

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What is "Confucius" in Chinese?

"Confucius" in Chinese is 孔子. Confucius means: A Chinese philosopher (c. 551-479 BCE) whose teachings on ethics, family, and social order shaped Chinese thought for over two thousand years.

How do you pronounce 孔子?

"Confucius" in Chinese is 孔子, pronounced "Kǒng zǐ".

How do you use "Confucius" in a sentence?

Example: "Confucius taught that respect for one's elders was the foundation of a stable society." In Chinese, "Confucius" is 孔子.

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