Confucian (adjective)

1. The confucian teachings of filial piety and respect for ancestors were twisted into a horror story about vengeful spirits.

2. The philosopher told a confucian joke about a wise old man and his mischievous student.

3. The confucian ideals of loyalty and devotion played a central role in the romantic love story.

4. The film portrayed the struggles and triumphs of a confucian scholar in a period drama set in ancient China.