Confucius
공자
551–479 BC
Chinese teacher whose ideas about learning, family and good government shaped East Asia for more than two thousand years. In Korea his teachings became the foundation of Joseon society, and lines from the Analects are still everyday sayings.
Works
3 partsB2
The Analects
논어
Reading Confucius in English: quick answers
- Who was Confucius?
- Confucius (551–479 BC): Chinese teacher whose ideas about learning, family and good government shaped East Asia for more than two thousand years. In Korea his teachings became the foundation of Joseon society, and lines from the Analects are still everyday sayings.
- What can I read by Confucius on SeoJae Story?
- The Analects, in 3 parts, based on the public-domain English translation.
- Is Confucius hard to read in English?
- The sentences and vocabulary are simplified to about CEFR B2, but the arguments, key terms and famous lines are kept. Each part ends with a plain “In plain words” explainer, and you can tap any word for its meaning.
- Is there a Korean translation?
- Yes. Every sentence has a Korean translation, and the full translation can be opened under the text, along with audio narration, vocabulary and a comprehension check.