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源自拉丁语 'Confucius'(孔子)加后缀 '-an',最早记录于19世纪,指与孔子或其学说相关的事物或人。
❶ 与孔子或其学说相关的,指遵循儒家思想原则或体现儒家价值观的事物或人。
“The Confucian tradition emphasizes filial piety and respect for elders.”
(儒家传统强调孝道和尊敬长辈。)
“Many East Asian societies have been influenced by Confucian ethics.”
(许多东亚社会都受到儒家伦理的影响。)
❶ 信奉儒家思想的人,特指遵循孔子教导的学者或实践者。
“The Confucians believed in the importance of education.”
(儒家学者相信教育的重要性。)
“Many Confucians served as advisors to ancient Chinese emperors.”
(许多儒家学者曾担任中国古代皇帝的顾问。)
Confucian ethics — 儒家伦理,指基于孔子学说的一套道德准则,强调仁、义、礼、智、信等美德。
“Confucian ethics play a central role in traditional Chinese family values.”
(儒家伦理在中国传统家庭价值观中扮演核心角色。)
Neo-Confucian — 新儒家,指宋代以后发展起来的儒家思想流派,融合了佛教和道教元素。
“Neo-Confucian philosophy became dominant during the Song dynasty.”
(新儒家哲学在宋朝成为主导思想。)