k'ung futzu

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k'ung futzu

A teacher points to a portrait of K'ung Futzu on the classroom wall.

Definition

Proper noun: - K'ung Futzu: The Latinized name for the Chinese philosopher commonly known in English as Confucius. He was a thinker and social philosopher whose teachings, compiled by his disciples after his death, form the foundational doctrine of Confucianism. He lived circa 551-478 BC.

Usage Notes
  • "K'ung Futzu" is a historical transliteration of the philosopher's name. In modern English, "Confucius" is the standard and universally recognized term. "K'ung Futzu" is primarily used in academic or historical contexts when referring to the original Chinese name or early Western transcriptions.
Examples
  • Proper noun:
    • The ethical system developed by K'ung Futzu has deeply influenced East Asian cultures.
    • Early Jesuit missionaries to China wrote about the teachings of K'ung Futzu.
Advanced Usage
  • The name "K'ung Futzu" is composed of the family name "K'ung" (孔) and the honorific "Futzu" (夫子), meaning "Master." Therefore, it translates directly to "Master Kong."
Variants and Related Words
  • Confucius (n): The conventional English name for K'ung Futzu.
  • Kong Fuzi (n): A modern Pinyin romanization of the same Chinese name (孔子).
  • Kong Qiu (n): The philosopher's personal name (孔丘).
Synonyms
  • Confucius: The common English synonym.
  • The Sage: A respectful title often used in historical and philosophical texts.
k'ung futzu

A teacher points to a portrait of K'ung Futzu on the classroom wall.

Noun
  1. 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)

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