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Confucius
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Con·fu·cius  (kn-fyshs) Originally Kong Fuzi. c. 551-479 b.c.
Chinese philosopher whose Analects contain a collection of his sayings and dialogues compiled by disciples after his death.
Confucius [kənˈfjuːʃəs]
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(Biographies / Confucius (551 bc-479 bc) M, Chinese, PHILOSOPHY: philosopher, EDUCATION: teacher of ethics) Chinese name Kong Zi or K'ung Fu-tse. 551-479 bc, Chinese philosopher and teacher of ethics (see Confucianism). His doctrines were compiled after his death under the title The Analects of Confucius
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Noun1.Confucius - Chinese philosopher whose ideas and sayings were collected after his death and became the basis of a philosophical doctrine known a Confucianism (circa 551-478 BC)Confucius - Chinese philosopher whose ideas and sayings were collected after his death and became the basis of a philosophical doctrine known a Confucianism (circa 551-478 BC)
K'ung Futzu, Kong the Master, Kongfuze
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Confucius [kənˈfjuːʃəs] N → Confucio
Confucius
n → Konfuzius m, → Konfutse m
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It is not only important for academic research, but also valuable in helping Confucius descendants around the world discover their ancestors and strengthen family bonds," said Kong Deyong, a 77th generation descendant of the philosopher who is known as Kong Fuzi in China.
New Confucius family tree hits two million by AFP / AFP Asian Edition
It is not only important for academic research, but also valuable in helping Confucius descendants around the world discover their ancestors and strengthen family bonds," said Kong Deyong, a 77th generation descendant of the philosopher who is known as Kong Fuzi in China.
New Confucius family tree hits two million by AFP / AFP Global Edition
Wise Beginnings Confucius, or Kong Fuzi in Chinese, is believed to have lived from 551 to 479 B.
Confucius said ... He has been called the wisest man in China. But ... by Chiang, Mona / Junior Scholastic
 
 
 
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