nho học
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Definition
Noun: - Confucianism: The system of thought, ethics, and scholarship based on the teachings of Confucius and his disciples. It refers specifically to the study and practice of these principles.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Nho học có ảnh hưởng sâu sắc đến xã hội Việt Nam cổ đại. (Confucianism had a profound influence on ancient Vietnamese society.)
- Ông ấy là một nhà nghiên cứu về nho học. (He is a scholar of Confucianism.)
Advanced Usage
- The term can be used in historical or academic contexts to discuss the classical education system, civil service examinations, and moral philosophy in East Asian societies influenced by Confucian texts.
- Các sĩ tử ngày xưa phải dành nhiều năm để học nho học. (Scholars of the past had to spend many years studying Confucianism.)
Variants and Related Words
- Nho giáo (n): Confucianism (often used interchangeably with , though can emphasize the religious or doctrinal aspect).
- Nhà nho (n): A Confucian scholar; a literati.
- Tân nho học (n): Neo-Confucianism.
Synonyms
- Confucian doctrine: The teachings and principles of Confucius.
- Confucian scholarship: The academic study of Confucian texts and ideas.
Related Concepts
- Tứ thư, Ngũ kinh: The Four Books and Five Classics, the core texts of Confucian study.
- Khoa cử: The imperial examination system, which was heavily based on .