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Pronunciation / Transliteration: kanphyūshiyas
"कन्फ्यूशियस एक महान दार्शनिक थे।"
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A Chinese philosopher, politician, and teacher whose thoughts, expressed in the Analects, have deeply influenced East Asian culture and philosophy.
"The teachings of Confucius emphasize personal and governmental morality, correctness of social relationships, and justice." - 2
The philosophical system founded on his teachings, known as Confucianism.
"Traditional Chinese education was heavily rooted in the study of Confucius."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived from the Latinized form of Kong Fuzi (Master Kong), created by 16th-century Jesuit missionaries in China. The term combines Kong (the family name) and Fuzi (master or teacher), establishing a Western moniker for the foundational Eastern philosopher.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Confucius" is said worldwide
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Confucius
Transliteration: kɔ̃.fys.jys
"Les préceptes de Confucius restent pertinents aujourd'hui."
Konfuzius
Transliteration: kɔnˈfuːt͡siʊs
"Konfuzius war ein bedeutender chinesischer Philosoph."
Confucio
Transliteration: konˈfuːtʃo
"Il pensiero di Confucio ha plasmato la cultura asiatica."
Confucio
Transliteration: komˈfusjo
"Confucio enseñó la importancia de la piedad filial."
Confúcio
Transliteration: kõˈfu.si.u
"As máximas de Confúcio são estudadas no mundo todo."
कन्फ्यूशियस
Transliteration: kanphyūshiyas
"कन्फ्यूशियस एक महान दार्शनिक थे।"
孔子
Transliteration: kǒngzǐ
"孔子是中国古代伟大的思想家。"
공자
Transliteration: gongja
"공자는 동아시아의 위대한 사상가입니다."
孔子
Transliteration: kōshi
"孔子は古代中国の哲学者です。"
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