Refers to the philosophical and ethical system based on the teachings of Confucius, influential in East Asian culture.
Confucianism is a philosophy that originated in China.
He was deeply influenced by the teachings of Confucianism.
Confucianism was introduced to Japan from China.
Japanese moral values have been influenced by Confucianism.
This system is based on Confucian thought.
More students are studying Confucianism at university.
儒教 (Confucianism) is a Chinese ethical-philosophical system focused on social order and morality, while 仏教 (Buddhism) is a religion originating in India centered on enlightenment and rebirth.
儒教 (Confucianism) stresses social ethics and hierarchy, whereas 道教 (Taoism) is a native Chinese religion/philosophy focused on harmony with the Tao and mysticism.
From Chinese 儒教 (rújiào), literally 'scholar teaching' or 'Confucian teaching'.