孔子 (Kǒng zi) — Confucius (551–479 BCE), ancient Chinese philosopher and founder of Confucianism
Definition
Honorific title of the philosopher 孔丘 (Kǒng Qiū), 551–479 BCE, founder of Confucianism (儒家). Used as a proper name in historical, philosophical, and educational contexts.
noun
Confucius (551–479 BCE)ancient Chinese philosopher and founder of Confucianism
Examples
- 孔子。Kǒng zi Shì zhōng guó lì shǐ shàng zuì wěi dà de sī xiǎng jiā zhī yī.Confucius is one of the greatest thinkers in Chinese history.
- 孔子，。Hěn duō xué xiào dōu guà zhe Kǒng zi de huà xiàng, jì niàn tā de jiào yù jīng shén.Many schools hang portraits of Confucius to commemorate his educational spirit.
- 孔子：“，。”Kǒng zi Shuō guò: "jǐ suǒ bú yù, wù shī yú rén."Confucius said: 'Do not do to others what you do not want done to yourself.'
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