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Fuzi

Fuzi is a term found in Chinese and related languages that can refer to different concepts depending on context. In Chinese, fuzi (夫子) is an honorific meaning "master" or "teacher" and is used to address scholars. The epithet is famously associated with Confucius, who is often called Kong Fuzi (孔夫子) in classical and historical texts. The phrase reflects the high esteem placed on learning and moral authority in traditional Chinese culture.

In contemporary use, fuzi can also appear as part of Chinese given names or nicknames formed from

Outside of East Asia, "Fuzi" has limited established meanings in English and is more likely to be

If the intended meaning is different (for example a person, place, or brand named Fuzi), please provide

various
characters
that
share
the
pronunciation
fu
and
zi.
For
example,
given-name
combinations
using
福
(fu,
good
fortune)
or
富
(fu,
wealth)
paired
with
子
(zi,
child)
may
be
read
as
fuzi
in
pinyin,
though
the
meaning
depends
on
the
chosen
characters
and
tone
marks.
encountered
as
a
romanization
of
a
personal
name
or
an
English-language
reference
to
a
person
or
brand
that
uses
the
name
Fuzi.
additional
context
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article.