jyu4 hok6儒學儒学
Jyutpingjyu4 hok6
Yaleyùh hohk
Definition
Confucianism; the academic thoughts and philosophy of the Confucian school.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to the academic or philosophical study of Confucian thought rather than the social practice or the school of people itself. It is almost exclusively used in formal, academic, or intellectual discussions. In casual conversation, people usually refer to the broader concept using 儒家.
Examples
He really likes studying Confucianism.
Are you interested in Confucianism?
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