Definition

Noun: - Confucianism: A system of ethical, social, and political philosophy and teachings based on the ideas of the Chinese philosopher Confucius (Kong Fuzi). It emphasizes moral integrity, social harmony, familial duty, and righteous governance.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • Khổng giáo có ảnh hưởng sâu sắc đến văn hóa Việt Nam. (Confucianism has had a profound influence on Vietnamese culture.)
  • Các giá trị cốt lõi của Khổng giáo là nhân, lễ, nghĩa, trí, tín. (The core values of Confucianism are benevolence, propriety, righteousness, wisdom, and fidelity.)

Advanced Usage

• While "Khổng giáo" is the common term, in academic contexts, it is understood as a philosophical and ethical system rather than a religion with a god or church, though it involves ritual practices.

Variants and Related Words

• Nho giáo (n): A synonym for "Khổng giáo," also meaning Confucianism. This term is derived from "Nho" (scholar).
• Đạo Khổng (n): Another, less common term for Confucianism.

Synonyms

• Confucian doctrine: The teachings and principles of Confucius.
• Ruism: An alternative academic term for Confucianism.

Related Concepts

• Tam Cương (Three Bonds): The Confucian doctrine specifying the fundamental relationships between ruler and subject, father and child, husband and wife.
• Ngũ Thường (Five Constants): The five core Confucian virtues: Nhân (Benevolence), Lễ (Propriety), Nghĩa (Righteousness), Trí (Wisdom), Tín (Fidelity).

noun

1. confucianism