confucianism — A philosophical and ethical system based on the teachings of Confucius, emphasizing moral rectitude, social harmony, and respect for authority and tradition
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: A philosophical and ethical system based on the teachings of Confucius, emphasizing moral rectitude, social harmony, and respect for authority and tradition
Pronunciation (IPA): /kənˈfjuːʃəˌnɪzəm/
Korean meaning: 공자의 가르침에 기반한 철학적·윤리적 체계로, 도덕적 정직함, 사회적 조화, 권위와 전통에 대한 존중을 강조하는 유교
Korean pronunciation: 컨**퓨**셔니즘
Example Sentences
- The CEO's management style was heavily influenced by Confucianism, emphasizing harmony and respect in the workplace.
- My grandmother insisted that studying Confucianism would make me a better person, but I just wanted to play video games.
- Modern Korea still shows traces of Confucianism in its hierarchical social structures.
confucianism
NOUN//kənˈfjuːʃəˌnɪzəm//
A philosophical and ethical system based on the teachings of Confucius, emphasizing moral rectitude, social harmony, and respect for authority and tradition
The old scholar teaches confucianism, showing students how to bow respectfully to their elders.
Confucianism meets Buddhism beyond criticism
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Origin
라틴어로 표기된 공자(Confucius)의 이름에서 유래. 공자의 중국 이름은 '孔子(Kong Qiu)'이며, 16세기 예수회 선교사들이 라틴어로 음역한 것이 서구에 전해짐
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📝Examples
“The CEO's management style was heavily influenced by Confucianism, emphasizing harmony and respect in the workplace.”
“My grandmother insisted that studying Confucianism would make me a better person, but I just wanted to play video games.”
“Modern Korea still shows traces of Confucianism in its hierarchical social structures.”
“He claimed to follow Confucianism but couldn't even remember to respect his parents' bedtime.”
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