confucian
confucian — adjective
1. relating to a way of thinking and living that follows the teachings of Confucius
relating to a way of thinking and living that follows the teachings of Confucius, an ancient Chinese philosopher whose ideas focus on respect for family members, the value of education, and social harmony
Jisoo's family follows Confucian customs, including offering tea to their grandparents every morning.
Confucian + noun (customs/traditions/values)
The Confucian emphasis on education led many Asian governments to invest heavily in schools.
In Confucian tradition, the eldest son has special responsibilities toward his aging parents.
Confucian ideas about loyalty surprised Lakan when he read about them in his textbook.
Gabriel's teacher described Confucian ethics as a system based on mutual respect and duty.
- Confucianist
more formal and academic; used mainly in scholarly writing about philosophy
- Confucian thought
refers specifically to the intellectual content, not to customs or practices
- Confucian ethics
focuses on the moral system rather than the broader philosophy
- anti-Confucian
opposed to or rejecting Confucian ideas
文法句型
Confucian + noun
be + Confucian
用法筆記
Usually placed before a noun, as in 'Confucian ethics' or 'Confucian philosophy'. Predicative use after a linking verb — for example, 'Her views are Confucian' — is possible but less frequent in everyday speech.
常見錯誤
confucian — noun
1. a person who follows or supports the moral and social teachings of Confucius, be
a person who follows or supports the moral and social teachings of Confucius, believing that family loyalty, respect for elders, and education are the foundations of a well-ordered society
Hari is a Confucian who believes that learning is a lifelong duty that never truly ends.
a Confucian who believes that-clause
Confucians in the city meet every month to discuss ancient texts and modern society.
Some Confucians argue that leaders should govern by moral example rather than by force.
The conference brought together dozens of Confucians from China, Korea, and Vietnam.
- Confucianist
slightly more formal; often preferred in academic writing about Chinese philosophy
- follower of Confucius
more descriptive and transparent, but less compact
- Ruist
technical term derived from the Chinese name Rújiā (儒家); found mainly in scholarly literature
文法句型
a Confucian
Confucians + verb
用法筆記
Frequently appears in the plural form (Confucians) when referring to followers as a group or community. The singular 'a Confucian' is less common in everyday conversation but natural in academic or descriptive writing.