K'ung Futzu, also known as Confucius, was a Chinese philosopher and teacher whose teachings have influenced the development of Chinese culture and philosophy. Synonyms for the term K'ung Futzu include the Great Sage, Master Kong, and Kong Qiu. The term K'ung Futzu is derived from his family name, K'ung, and courtesy name, Qiu, which together means "Master K'ung." Other synonyms for K'ung Futzu include the Analects, which is a collection of his teachings, and the Four Books and Five Classics which are major texts in Confucianism. Overall, K'ung Futzu is an essential figure in Chinese history and many synonyms exist today to describe him and his teachings.
