the Five Classics of Confucianism
Refers to the five canonical texts of Confucianism: 詩経 (Shijing), 書経 (Shujing), 礼記 (Liji), 易経 (Yijing), and 春秋 (Chunqiu). Used in historical, philosophical, and educational contexts.
See also: 詩経 · 書経 · 礼記 · 易経 · 春秋
The Five Classics are the fundamental scriptures of Confucianism.
He studied the Five Classics in his Chinese philosophy class.
the Four Books and Five Classics of Confucianism
From Chinese 五經 (wǔjīng), literally 'five classics'. The term was adopted into Japanese with the same meaning.