1837, Latinization of Chinese K'ung Fu-tzu "K'ung the philosopher (or Master)" (c. 551 B.C.E.-c. 479 B.C.E.). The name first appears in a Latin publication of Chinese works (Paris, 1687). Connection with the martial arts kung-fu is obscure, uncertain. His philosophy based on the Golden Rule: "What you do not like when done to yourself do not do to others." Related: Confucian (adj., 1837); Confucianism (1846).
雙語例句
1. The sayings of Confucius offer guidance on this matter.
孔子的教誨為此事提供了指引。
來自柯林斯例句
2. A hundred years after Confucius died, Mencius taught and expanded Confucian doctrine.
孔子去世100年后, 孟子傳授并闡發(fā)了孔子的學(xué)說.
來自《簡明英漢詞典》
3. Confucius was one of the wisest teachers of all times.
孔子是有史以來最為博學(xué)的教師之一.
來自《簡明英漢詞典》
4. Confucius is considered the greatest of the ancient Chinese sages.