Tikibu: pronunciation dictionary with use examples

Word: confucius
IPA transcription: [kənfj'uʃəs]
Pronunciations of confucius
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noun meaning of the word
  • Synonyms: Confucius, Kongfuze, K'ung_Futzu, Kong_the_Master
    Meaning: Chinese philosopher whose ideas and sayings were collected after his death and became the basis of a philosophical doctrine known a Confucianism (circa 551-478 BC)
Usage examples
  • Confucius answered, "A sentence could hardly be supposed to do so much as that.
  • Confucius again replied, "A sentence could hardly be supposed to do so much as that.
  • The Duke of Sheh in a conversation with Confucius said, "There are some straightforward persons in my neighborhood.
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