儒
Confucianism; scholar
Meanings
3 senses · 15 examplesnoun
referring to Confucianism or its followers
formalUsed to describe the philosophical school, its teachings, or its adherents.
Confucian thought has profoundly influenced East Asian culture.
He is a scholar who studies Confucianism.
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Confucianism emphasizes benevolence, righteousness, propriety, wisdom, and fidelity.
Ancient Confucian scholars had to master the Four Books and Five Classics.
Confucian arts were the core content of the imperial examinations in ancient times.
noun
scholar; learned person; intellectual
archaicAn archaic term for a scholar or educated person, sometimes used with a slightly negative connotation of being impractical.
Don't become that kind of pedantic scholar who only talks idly.
This old scholar's medical skills are superb, but he is unwilling to practice medicine for money.
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In ancient times, many scholar-physicians upheld the ideal of helping the world and saving people.
He is a typical bookworm; his friends all laugh and call him a little pedant.
Don't believe that pedant's words; his ideas are completely impractical.
noun
a surname
Used as a Chinese surname.
This is Mr. Ru, our new client.
The surname Ru is also recorded in the 'Hundred Family Surnames'.
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Professor Ru is very prestigious in the field of history.
There are several families with the surname Ru in our neighborhood.
Although the surname Ru is not very common, it is widely distributed.