analects

Everyday

1. A collection of short sayings or pieces of writing chosen from a writer or teacher. tree →
2. The Analects: the famous book of sayings of Confucius, a wise teacher in ancient China. tree →

In the lessons

Met in religious education and history when learning about Chinese thought: The Analects of Confucius teach kindness, respect for parents, good manners and learning. It tells the reader they are reading wise sayings. Phrases: The Analects of Confucius.

Examples

• The Analects are sayings of the Chinese teacher Confucius. tree →
• We read a line from The Analects about treating others well. tree →
• In The Analects, Confucius says that learning should be a joy. tree →
• Our teacher showed us a page of The Analects in Chinese. tree →
• The Analects teach respect for parents and older people. tree →
• Many people in China still quote The Analects. tree →
• The Analects is a book of short wise sayings. tree →

Note

Plural form, but often treated as the name of one book ("The Analects is..." or "are..."). Usually with a capital A. A rare, specialised word; pronounced AN-a-lects.