(单词翻译:单击)
Born in 551 BC, Confucius, Kong Zi, has made the greatest contribution to Chinese culture of anyone in history.
孔子出生于公元前 551 年，是历史上对中华文化影响最大的人。
Although he was raised in a poor family, he visited famous scholars and learned a lot.
他出生贫寒，为了求学遍访名师。
He developed his thoughts into a system of philosophy known as Confucianism.
后来，他创立了儒家思想。
Confucianism emphasized self-cultivation, harmonious relationships with each other and respect for the elderly.
儒家思想注重人的自我修养，强调与人建立和谐的关系，对待长辈要尊敬有礼，
Friends should be honest to each other.
与朋友交往要诚实守信。
Rulers should make an effort to provide a happy life for people.
统治者应该致 力于让人民生活幸福。
He was a great teacher as well and promoted education for ordinary people.
孔子还是一位伟大的老师，他倡导“有教无类”，每个人都有受教育的权利。
He traveled around to promote his political thinking but failed.
孔子周游列国推行他的政 治思想，但未能成功，
But he never gave up.
可是他从不放弃。
Kong Zi is a great Chinese spiritual leader.
孔子，是华夏民族精神上的引领者。
Over the last 2,000 years, his philosophy has continued to influence China and the rest of the world.
2000 多年来，孔子的思想影响着中国乃至世界，
It is also regarded as the symbol of oriental culture.
成为东方文化的一种象征。
