Chinese

kǒngzǐ
Meaning: Confucius
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

孔
子

Example sentences

Confucius is one of the greatest thinkers in Chinese history.
孔子有三千名弟子,其中優秀的有七十二人。
孔子有三千名弟子,其中优秀的有七十二人。
Confucius had three thousand disciples, of whom seventy-two were outstanding.
孔子曰:「三人行,必有我師焉。」
孔子曰:「三人行,必有我师焉。」
Confucius said: 'When three people walk together, there must be one who can be my teacher.'
自古以來,孔子就被尊稱為聖人。
自古以来,孔子就被尊称为圣人。
Since ancient times, Confucius has been revered as a sage.
他自稱是孔子的後裔。
他自称是孔子的后裔。
He claims to be a descendant of Confucius.

Usage Notes

The founder of Confucianism, whose teachings have profoundly influenced East Asian culture and society.

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