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  1. Oct 2026
    1. Being and becoming an exemplary person (e.g., benevolent; sincere; honoring and sacrificing to ancestors; respectful to parents, elders and authorities, taking care of children and the young; generous to family and others). These traits are often performed and achieved through ceremonies and rituals (including sacrificing to ancestors, music, and tea drinking), resulting in a harmonious society.

      As a student who grew up in China, I have been influenced by Confucianism since I was very young. However, I think there are both advantages and limitations. I think ideas like respecting parents and treating others with respect are very valuable, but I also think that some complicated traditions and very strict ways of education can sometimes limit people's creativity and make them afraid to make a change or challenge existing ideas.