Confucian
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Confucian
- /kənˈfjuʃən/ US
- /kənˈfjuːʃən/ UK
Rhymes with -uːʃən
Where it comes from
From Confucius + -ian. Piecewise doublet of Kongzian.
adjective more Confucian · most Confucian
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Of, pertaining to, or conforming to the teachings of Confucius.
In the stereotyped cycle of peace and turmoil of a feudalistic society in Chinese history, Confucian culture has always been considered the basic stabilizing force. Dynasties might alter, circumstances might change, but democracy has never taken root and grown in Chinese society as it has long done
Similar: Kongzian
noun Confucians
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One who follows the teachings of Confucius.
Similar: Confucianist, Ruist
Translations
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adj of, pertaining to, or conforming to the teachings of Confucius
| Español | confuciano, confucionista |
|---|---|
| Português | confuciano, confucionista |
| Français | confucéen, confucien |
| Deutsch | konfuzianisch |
| Italiano | confuciano |
| Română | confucian |
| Русский | конфуциа́нский konfuciánskij |
noun one who follows the teachings of Confucius
| Español | confuciano, confucionista |
|---|---|
| 한국어 | 유가 yuga |
| 日本語 | 儒家 juka |
| 中文 | 儒家 rújiā |
| Français | confucianiste |
| Deutsch | Konfuzianer, Konfuzianerin |
| Русский | конфуциа́нец konfuciánec, конфуциа́нка konfuciánka |
| Tiếng Việt | nho gia |
Talk about this word "Confucian." Wiktionary, via Micwyn, micwyn.com/word/confucian. Accessed 6 Nov. 2026. Confucian. (n.d.). In Wiktionary, via Micwyn. Retrieved November 6, 2026, from https://micwyn.com/word/confucian "Confucian." Wiktionary, via Micwyn. Accessed November 6, 2026. https://micwyn.com/word/confucian.Cite this
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title = {Confucian},
howpublished = {Wiktionary, via Micwyn},
year = {2026},
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urldate = {2026-11-06}
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