English–Chinese
“confucian scholar” in Chinese
Chinese
Pronunciation
Pinyinrú jiā
Example
他父亲是个老儒家。tā fù qīn shì gè lǎo rú jiā
His father is an old Confucian scholar.
How to say “confucian scholar” in Chinese
“Confucian scholar” in Chinese is 儒家 (rú jiā).
A lasting tradition that connects Confucius's teachings with the scholars and followers who preserve them.
Example sentences with 儒家
她研究儒家思想与现代社会的关系。tā yán jiū rú jiā sī xiǎng yǔ xiàn dài shè huì de guān xì
She studies the relationship between Confucian thought and modern society.
Tips for using 儒家
- English usually distinguishes Confucianism, Confucian, and Confucian scholar, whereas Chinese can use 儒家 (rújiā, "Confucian school") for the school or a person linked to it, so context matters.