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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/

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.
💡 Concept

The old scholar teaches confucianism, showing students how to bow respectfully to their elders.

Confucianism meets Buddhism beyond criticism
🎵 Rhyme

Confucianism meets Buddhism beyond criticism

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/kənˈfjuːʃəˌnɪzəm/
🇬🇧 UK/kənˈfjuːʃəˌnɪzəm/

🌳Etymology

RootConfuci
Suffix--ism

Origin

Confucianism derives from the Latinized name Confucius, the Western rendering of Kong Qiu (孔子), the Chinese philosopher and sage. Sixteenth-century Jesuit missionaries romanized the Chinese name into Latin form, which subsequently transmitted the concept to Western discourse.

Breakdown

Confucius (Latin transliteration of Kong Qiu, the Chinese philosopher's name) + -ism (doctrine, system of principles or beliefs).

🎵Rhyme

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Buddhism
criticism
journalism

🔗Collocations

traditional Confucianism
Confucianism and Buddhism
influence of Confucianism
Neo-Confucianism
Confucian values
practice Confucianism

📝Examples

“The CEO's management style was heavily influenced by Confucianism, emphasizing harmony and respect in the workplace.”

😄 Fun example

“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.”

😄 Fun example

“He claimed to follow Confucianism but couldn't even remember to respect his parents' bedtime.”

📚Related Words

Synonyms

Confucian philosophyConfucian doctrineConfucian ethics

Antonyms

individualismanarchism

Related

BuddhismTaoismfilial pietyhierarchyvirtue ethicsConfuciusNeo-Confucianism

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