Definition
孔子(Kǒngzǐ) is the Chinese name for Confucius, the most influential philosopher and educator in Chinese history, whose teachings on ethics, governance, and social harmony shaped East Asian civilization for over two millennia. You will encounter his name in idioms (孔子曰 'Confucius said'), historical references, and modern discussions of traditional culture. The name combines 孔 (his surname) and 子 (a honorific suffix for masters).
n.
Confucius (551–479 BCE)ancient Chinese philosopher and founder of Confucianism
Examples
- 孔子。Kǒng zi shì Zhōngguó lìshǐ shàng zuì wěidà de sīxiǎngjiā zhī yī.Confucius is one of the greatest thinkers in Chinese history.
- 孔子，。Hěn duō xuéxiào dōu guà zhe Kǒng zi de huàxiàng, jìniàn tā de jiàoyù jīngshén.Many schools hang portraits of Confucius to commemorate his educational spirit.
- 孔子：“，。”Kǒng zi shuō guò: “Jǐ suǒ bú yù, wù shī yú rén.”Confucius said: 'Do not do to others what you do not want done to yourself.'
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