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“confucianism” in Chinese

Chinese

Pronunciation

Pinyinrú xué

Example

这本书介绍了儒学的基本思想。zhè běn shū jiè shào le rú xué de jī běn sī xiǎng

This book introduces the basic ideas of Confucianism.

Illustration for 儒学 (confucianism)

How to say “confucianism” in Chinese

“Confucianism” in Chinese is 儒学 (rú xué).

A tradition of learning that uses moral conduct, social roles, and proper behavior to shape both people and society.

Full entry for 儒学: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 儒学

在家庭教育中,父母常以儒学的道德观念教子。zài jiā tíng jiào yù zhōng fù mǔ cháng yǐ rú xué de dào dé guān niàn jiào zi

In family education, parents often teach their children Confucian moral values.

Tips for using 儒学

  • For everyday Chinese, 儒学 (rúxué, "Confucian learning") fits discussions of history, education, and culture, where it names a subject rather than a personal quality.

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