20 17 CET-4 translation exercise in the second half of the year: Confucius

20 17 CET-4 translation exercise in the second half of the year: Confucius

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Confucius

Confucius was a famous thinker and educator in ancient China and the founder of Confucian school. According to legend, there are 3000 disciples of Confucius and 72 disciples of saints. Confucius led some disciples around the world 14 years. In the 5,000-year history of China, Confucius was the person who had the greatest influence on the character and temperament of the Chinese nation. He is honest, optimistic and enterprising. He pursued truth, goodness and beauty all his life and an ideal society all his life. The advantages of his personality have influenced China people for thousands of years, especially the intellectuals in China.

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Confucius

Confucius was a famous thinker and educator in ancient China and the founder of Confucian school. It is said that he has 3000 disciples, 72 of whom are excellent. He led some disciples to visit different countries in 14 years. In the 5,000-year history of China, Confucius had the greatest influence on the character and temperament of the Chinese nation. He is honest, optimistic and enterprising, pursuing truth, goodness and beauty all his life and pursuing an ideal society. For thousands of years, his bright spots have been influencing China people, especially the intellectuals in China.