confucianism
IPA: kʌnfjˈuʃʌnɪzʌm
Root Word: Confucianism
noun
- The philosophy and teaching of Confucius, which emphasizes self-cultivation, collective harmony, righteousness and the family structure.
- The school of thought and philosophy centered on Confucian principles, originating in China, including later teachings of scholars such as Zhu Xi (Chu Hsi).
- A saying, epithet or idea attributed to Confucius.
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Examples of "confucianism" in Sentences
- Confucianism is also prevalent in the HKSAR.
- He was studious in his studies of Confucianism.
- The culture of Korean dynasties is Confucianism.
- They believe in the ways of confucianism and Disco fever.
- I think this quotation is at the heart of the Confucianism.
- The tradition of Confucianism emphasized the use of eloquence in speaking.