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孔子
Proper nounKǒngzǐ
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孔子是中国古代很有名的老师，他生活在两千多年以前。
Confucius was a very famous teacher in ancient China who lived more than two thousand years ago.
很多中国人都知道孔子说的话，他教大家要做好人。
Many Chinese people know what Confucius said; he taught everyone to be good people.
Meanings
孔子Kǒngzǐ
Confucius, ancient Chinese philosopher and teacher
孔子是中国人。
Confucius is Chinese.
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Notes
- Etymology
孔 is his surname; 子 is an honorific for a respected master or teacher.
- Nuance
His full name was 孔丘 (Kǒng Qiū); 孔子 is the respectful title used today.
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