confucius

[US]/kən'fju:ʃjəs/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. Confucius - an ancient Chinese philosopher.

Phrases & Collocations

confucius institute

confucius temple

Real-world Examples

Confucius, a pioneer in the field of education.

Source: Beijing Ren'ai Edition Junior High School English Ninth Grade Second Semester

Confucius exemplified benevolence and integrity, and through his teaching, became one of China's greatest philosophers.

Source: TED-Ed (video version)

The figure with a wild goose is Confucius.

Source: If national treasures could speak.

But the building that people visit most is the Temple of Confucius.

Source: Beijing Normal University Edition High School English (Compulsory 2)

Roberto Lafontaine is the head of the Confucius Institute in Latin America and the Caribbean.

Source: CRI Online March 2018 Collection

Confucius, then, said that he couldn't judge the drink before he tasted it.

Source: The wisdom of Laozi's life.

For many years he travelled from state to state, teaching the principles of Confucius.

Source: New Standard High School English Compulsory Volume 3 by Foreign Language Teaching and Research Press

It called on all Confucius Institutes to ensure the safety of staff amid current complicate international situations.

Source: Intermediate and advanced English short essay.

So who is this Confucius I won’t shut up about?

Source: World History Crash Course

Niyomunkiza Gildas, a student from the Confucius Institute, is set to study at Liaoning University in northeast China this September.

Source: CRI Online August 2018 Collection

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