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    Confucius

    US /kənˈfjuʃəs/

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    UK /kənˈfjuːʃəs /

    A1
    prop. n.Proper NounA Chinese philosopher and teacher whose beliefs greatly influenced Chinese life.
    Confucius was a great Chinese teacher and philosopher.
    n.NounThe teachings and philosophy associated with Confucius.
    The principles of Confucius are still relevant today.

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    Why Do the Chinese Use Chopsticks

    05:41Why Do the Chinese Use Chopsticks
    • Well, it's got something to do with Confucius and... Cardinal Richelieu?

      Well, it's got something to do with Confucius and... Cardinal Richelieu?

    • Well, it's got something to do with Confucius and Cardinal Richelieu.

      Well, it's got something to do with Confucius and Cardinal Richelieu.

    B1

    Hermits - 6 Minute English

    06:16Hermits - 6 Minute English
    • He says that in ancient times, many Chinese hermits seeking solitude were followers of the philosopher Confucius.

      He says that in ancient times, many Chinese hermits seeking solitude were followers of the philosopher Confucius.

    • Here's Meng Hu talking about Confucius to BBC World Service programme, The Y Factor.

      Here's Meng Hu talking about Confucius to BBC World Service programme, The Y Factor.

    B1

    The Uncomfortable Truth of Life

    03:57The Uncomfortable Truth of Life
    • And whether you're listening to Aristotle or Confucius or Harvard psychologists or Jesus Christ or a fucking Disney princess, they more or less all say the same thing: that happiness comes from caring about something greater than yourself.

      And whether you're listening to Aristotle or Confucius or Harvard psychologists or Jesus Christ or a fucking Disney princess, they more or less all say the same thing: that happiness comes from caring about something greater than yourself.

    • And whether you're listening to Aristotle or Confucius or Harvard psychologists or Jesus Christ or a fucking Disney princess, they more or less all say the same thing: that happiness comes from caring about something greater than yourself.

      And whether you're listening to Aristotle or Confucius or Harvard psychologists or Jesus Christ or a fucking Disney princess, they more or less all say the same thing: that happiness comes from caring about something greater than yourself.

    B1

    10 Shocking Realities About Life In Taiwan Today | Travel Documentary

    24:1210 Shocking Realities About Life In Taiwan Today | Travel Documentary
    • Places like Longshan Temple in Taipei or the Confucius temples scattered across the island maintain spiritual traditions that connect directly to thousands of years of Chinese civilization.

      Places like Longshan Temple in Taipei or the Confucius temples scattered across the island maintain spiritual traditions that connect directly to thousands of years of Chinese civilization.

    • Places like Long Shan Temple in Taipei or the Confucius Temples, scattered across the island, maintain spiritual traditions that connect directly to thousands of years of Chinese civilization.

      Places like Long Shan Temple in Taipei or the Confucius Temples, scattered across the island, maintain spiritual traditions that connect directly to thousands of years of Chinese civilization.

    B1

    威爾史密斯 8 個最好的人生建議 | 8 Life advice from Will Smith ► 一定要看!(中英字幕)

    04:40威爾史密斯 8 個最好的人生建議 | 8 Life advice from Will Smith ► 一定要看!(中英字幕)
    • Confucius said he who says he can and he who says he can't are both usually right.

      Confucius said he who says he can and he who says he can't are both usually right.

    • Confucius said, uh, he who says he can and he who says he can't are both usually right.

      Confucius said, uh, he who says he can and he who says he can't are both usually right.

    A2

    Why So Many Chinese Students Come to America

    13:18Why So Many Chinese Students Come to America
    • The fear stems from Confucius Institutes, or Chinese and Student and Scholar Associations, groups set up by or associated with China's Communist Party on American campuses.

      The fear stems from Confucius Institutes, or Chinese and Student and Scholar Associations, groups set up by or associated with China's Communist Party on American campuses.

    • The fear stems from Confucius Institutes or Chinese Student and Scholars Associations,

      The fear stems from Confucius Institutes or Chinese Student and Scholars Associations,

    B1

    MOUTH-NUMBING Sichuan Hot Pot in Taipei, Taiwan (Day 9)

    09:35MOUTH-NUMBING Sichuan Hot Pot in Taipei, Taiwan (Day 9)
    • A couple days ago we tried to go to the Confucius Temple.

      A couple days ago we tried to go to the Confucius Temple.

    • We arrived to Yangshan Station, which is a little walk from the Confucius Temple,

      We arrived to Yangshan Station, which is a little walk from the Confucius Temple,

    B1

    5 TOP SIGHTS IN CHINA | Shandong | CHINA TRAVEL GUIDE

    03:125 TOP SIGHTS IN CHINA | Shandong | CHINA TRAVEL GUIDE
    • to explore the ancient temple of Confucius and meet up with my guide, Howard

      to explore the ancient temple of Confucius and meet up with my guide, Howard

    • I took a train to Shanghai, to a high-speed train to Chufu, to explore the ancient temples of Confucius,

      I took a train to Shanghai, to a high-speed train to Chufu, to explore the ancient temples of Confucius,

    B1

    TAIWAN: Temples and Mountains

    26:19TAIWAN: Temples and Mountains
    • Lucang was a seaport since ancient times, therefore it is not surprising that the main temple is dedicated not to Confucius or even to Buddha, but

      Lucang was a seaport since ancient times, therefore it is not surprising that the main temple is dedicated not to Confucius or even to Buddha, but

    • Therefore, it is not surprising that the main temple is dedicated not to Confucius or even to Buddha, but to the Chinese goddess of the sea — Matzu.

      Therefore, it is not surprising that the main temple is dedicated not to Confucius or even to Buddha, but to the Chinese goddess of the sea — Matzu.

    B1

    The Secret History of the Fortune Cookie | China Uncensored

    08:14The Secret History of the Fortune Cookie | China Uncensored
    • That was the official reason Mao gave for the Confucius Smash the Cookie campaign,

      That was the official reason Mao gave for the Confucius Smash the Cookie campaign,

    • 'Smash Confucius, Smash the Cookie' campaign.

      'Smash Confucius, Smash the Cookie' campaign.

    B1