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-====== kǒngzǐ: 孔子 - Confucius ====== +
-===== Quick Summary ===== +
-  * **Keywords:** 孔子, Kongzi, Confucius, Confucianism, Chinese philosophy, Spring and Autumn Period, The Analects, 论语, Lúnyǔ, Chinese sage, Master Kong, Kong Fuzi, Chinese history, Asian philosophy. +
-  * **Summary:** **孔子 (Kǒngzǐ)** is the Chinese name for **Confucius** (551-479 BCE), China's most important philosopher, teacher, and sage. His school of thought, **Confucianism**, has been the bedrock of Chinese culture, ethics, and social order for over two millennia. His teachings, primarily recorded in **The Analects (论语, Lúnyǔ)**, emphasize personal morality, the importance of family, social harmony, and respect for authority. Understanding **孔子 (Kǒngzǐ)** is essential for anyone learning about Chinese history, philosophy, or the cultural values that shape East Asia today. +
-===== Core Meaning ===== +
-  * **Pinyin (with tone marks):** Kǒngzǐ +
-  * **Part of Speech:** Proper Noun +
-  * **HSK Level:** HSK 5 +
-  * **Concise Definition:** Confucius, the ancient Chinese philosopher and teacher. +
-  * **In a Nutshell:** "孔子" is simply how Chinese people say "Confucius." He is arguably the single most influential figure in Chinese history, but not in a religious way. Think of him less like a prophet and more like a combination of a master teacher, a political theorist, and a moral philosopher. His ideas are about how to be a good person, how to create a good family, and how to govern a country effectively and justly. +
-===== Character Breakdown ===== +
-  * **孔 (Kǒng):** This is the family name (surname) of Confucius. While the character can mean "hole" or "opening," in this context, it functions solely as his name. +
-  * **子 (zǐ):** This character originally meant "son" or "child." However, in ancient China, it was used as an honorific suffix for respected masters and teachers. It's similar to calling a philosopher "Master." +
-  * The two characters literally combine to mean **"Master Kong,"** a title of great reverence and respect. +
-===== Cultural Context and Significance ===== +
-  * **The Bedrock of Chinese Society:** Confucius is the founder of the philosophical system known as **Confucianism (儒家, Rújiā)**. His teachings became the state ideology of China for centuries, shaping everything from government and law to family structure and daily etiquette. Core Confucian values include **仁 (rén - benevolence)**, **礼 (lǐ - ritual propriety)**, and **孝 (xiào - filial piety)**. The ideal person in his philosophy is the **君子 (jūnzǐ)**, a "gentleman" or "exemplary person" who is morally upright, educated, and dedicated to the public good. +
-  * **Comparison to Western Thought:** A useful, though imperfect, comparison is to Socrates. Both were master teachers who fundamentally shaped the philosophical traditions of their respective civilizations. Neither wrote down their own philosophy; their ideas were recorded by their students (*The Analects* for Confucius, Plato's dialogues for Socrates). The key difference lies in their societal impact. While Socratic thought is a cornerstone of Western philosophy, Confucianism became the official, state-endorsed orthodoxy that provided the moral and political framework for the entire Chinese empire and its bureaucracy for over 2,000 years. Its influence on daily life and social structure in China is far more direct and pervasive than Socratic thought in the West. +
-===== Practical Usage in Modern China ===== +
-  * **Historical & Philosophical Figure:** Primarily, 孔子 is discussed in academic, historical, and philosophical contexts. His name is synonymous with traditional Chinese wisdom. +
-  * **Education and Culture:** The Chinese government established **Confucius Institutes (孔子学院, Kǒngzǐ Xuéyuàn)** worldwide to promote the Chinese language and culture, using his name as a powerful cultural symbol. +
-  * **Quotations and Idioms:** Educated speakers often quote him. Many common Chinese idioms (成语, chéngyǔ) derive from his teachings, such as **温故知新 (wēngù zhīxīn)**, meaning "to learn new things by reviewing the old." +
-  * **Colloquial/Joking Use:** Occasionally, someone might be jokingly told, "别当老孔子了" (bié dāng lǎo Kǒngzǐ le), meaning "Stop acting like old Confucius," implying they are being preachy, overly traditional, or dogmatic. +
-  * **Tourist Sites:** His name is central to major cultural landmarks like the **Temple of Confucius (孔庙, Kǒngmiào)** in various cities and his hometown of **曲阜 (Qūfù)**, which is a major tourist destination. +
-===== Example Sentences ===== +
-  * **Example 1:** +
-    * **孔子**是中国古代最著名的思想家。 +
-    * Pinyin: **Kǒngzǐ** shì Zhōngguó gǔdài zuì zhùmíng de sīxiǎngjiā. +
-    * English: Confucius is the most famous thinker of ancient China. +
-    * Analysis: A simple, factual statement you would find in any textbook. +
-  * **Example 2:** +
-    * 很多外国学生都读过《论语》来了解**孔子**的哲学。 +
-    * Pinyin: Hěn duō wàiguó xuéshēng dōu dúguò "Lúnyǔ" lái liǎojiě **Kǒngzǐ** de zhéxué. +
-    * English: Many foreign students have read "The Analects" to understand Confucius's philosophy. +
-    * Analysis: This sentence connects 孔子 directly with his most famous work, the 论语 (Lúnyǔ). +
-  * **Example 3:** +
-    * **孔子**的教导对东亚文化有非常深远的影响。 +
-    * Pinyin: **Kǒngzǐ** de jiàodǎo duì Dōng Yà wénhuà yǒu fēicháng shēnyuǎn de yǐngxiǎng. +
-    * English: Confucius's teachings have had a very profound influence on East Asian culture. +
-    * Analysis: This highlights his regional, not just national, importance. +
-  * **Example 4:** +
-    * **孔子**说：“三人行，必有我师焉。” +
-    * Pinyin: **Kǒngzǐ** shuō: "Sān rén xíng, bì yǒu wǒ shī yān." +
-    * English: Confucius said: "When three people walk together, one of them is bound to be my teacher." +
-    * Analysis: A direct quote, demonstrating how his sayings are used to impart wisdom. This quote emphasizes humility and the importance of learning from others. +
-  * **Example 5:** +
-    * 明年我们计划去山东曲阜参观**孔子**的故里。 +
-    * Pinyin: Míngnián wǒmen jìhuà qù Shāndōng Qūfù cānguān **Kǒngzǐ** de gùlǐ. +
-    * English: Next year we plan to go to Qufu, Shandong to visit the hometown of Confucius. +
-    * Analysis: This shows how his name is used in the context of travel and cultural tourism. +
-  * **Example 6:** +
-    * 虽然已经过去两千多年了，但**孔子**的思想在今天仍然有现实意义。 +
-    * Pinyin: Suīrán yǐjīng guòqù liǎng qiān duō nián le, dàn **Kǒngzǐ** de sīxiǎng zài jīntiān réngrán yǒu xiànshí yìyì. +
-    * English: Although more than two thousand years have passed, Confucius's thought still has practical significance today. +
-    * Analysis: This sentence addresses the modern relevance of his philosophy. +
-  * **Example 7:** +
-    * **孔子**强调“仁”和“礼”是维持社会秩序的关键。 +
-    * Pinyin: **Kǒngzǐ** qiángdiào "rén" hé "lǐ" shì wéichí shèhuì zhìxù de guānjiàn. +
-    * English: Confucius emphasized that "benevolence" and "ritual" are the keys to maintaining social order. +
-    * Analysis: A more advanced sentence that introduces key philosophical concepts associated with him. +
-  * **Example 8:** +
-    * 爸爸又在给我讲大道理了，真像个老**孔子**。 +
-    * Pinyin: Bàba yòu zài gěi wǒ jiǎng dàdàolǐ le, zhēn xiàng ge lǎo **Kǒngzǐ**. +
-    * English: Dad is lecturing me again, he's just like an old Confucius. +
-    * Analysis: This shows the informal, slightly negative or teasing usage, where his name represents being preachy or old-fashioned. +
-  * **Example 9:** +
-    * 孔子学院（**Kǒngzǐ** Xuéyuàn）是一个非营利性的教育机构。 +
-    * Pinyin: **Kǒngzǐ** Xuéyuàn shì yī gè fēi yínglì xìng de jiàoyù jīgòu. +
-    * English: The Confucius Institute is a non-profit educational organization. +
-    * Analysis: A modern, institutional use of his name. +
-  * **Example 10:** +
-    * **孔子**生活在社会动荡的春秋时期。 +
-    * Pinyin: **Kǒngzǐ** shēnghuó zài shèhuì dòngdàng de Chūnqiū Shíqī. +
-    * English: Confucius lived during the socially turbulent Spring and Autumn Period. +
-    * Analysis: Places him in his correct historical context, which is crucial for understanding his motivations. +
-===== Nuances and Common Mistakes ===== +
-  * **Not a God, But a Sage:** A common mistake for Westerners is to view Confucius as a religious figure, like Buddha or Jesus. He is a philosopher and teacher. While there are **Temples of Confucius (孔庙, Kǒngmiào)**, they are places of respect and commemoration, not for worship in a theological sense. One reveres his wisdom, not his divinity. +
-  * **"Confucius Says...":** The Western pop-culture caricature of "Confucius says..." followed by a pithy, often fake, proverb from a fortune cookie is a trivialization. While Confucius is highly quotable, his actual sayings come from specific classical texts like *The Analects* and carry deep philosophical weight. Referring to the fortune cookie trope can sound naive to a native speaker. +
-  * **Kǒngzǐ vs. Kǒng Fūzǐ:** You may also hear **孔夫子 (Kǒng Fūzǐ)**. **夫子 (fūzǐ)** is a more formal title for a "Great Master." In fact, the name "Confucius" is the Latinized version of **Kǒng Fūzǐ**, as recorded by 16th-century Jesuit missionaries. In modern spoken Chinese, **孔子 (Kǒngzǐ)** is far more common. +
-===== Related Terms and Concepts ===== +
-  * [[儒家]] (Rújiā) - Confucianism; the school of thought founded by 孔子. +
-  * [[论语]] (Lúnyǔ) - The Analects; the primary collection of his sayings and philosophical dialogues. +
-  * [[仁]] (rén) - Benevolence, humaneness; perhaps the most important virtue in Confucianism. +
-  * [[礼]] (lǐ) - Ritual propriety, etiquette, social norms; the external manifestation of inner morality. +
-  * [[孝]] (xiào) - Filial piety; the virtue of respect for one's parents, elders, and ancestors. +
-  * [[君子]] (jūnzǐ) - The "gentleman" or "exemplary person"; the ideal human being in Confucian thought. +
-  * [[孟子]] (Mèngzǐ) - Mencius; the most famous Confucian philosopher after Confucius himself, considered the "Second Sage." +
-  * [[春秋时期]] (Chūnqiū Shíqī) - The Spring and Autumn Period (c. 771-476 BCE); the historical era in which Confucius lived. +
-  * [[孔夫子]] (Kǒng Fūzǐ) - A more formal title, "Grand Master Kong," and the direct origin of the English name "Confucius."+