Although the early Hmong had no real commitment to subordination of women, over time Confucian teachings were expanded upon.

Compulsion could then have been justified in Confucian teachings without there being widespread acceptance of its moral codes.

The often strict, obligatory gender roles based on Confucian teachings became a cornerstone of the family, and thus, societal stability.

All of these things add to the complexity of the issue of women in Confucian teaching.

"I come from a very humble family and Confucian teachings are in my background," he said then.

The concept of shame is widely accepted due to Confucian teachings.

Confucian teachings contain the similar doctrine of Zhōngyōng or the middle.

Chinese intellectuals were influenced by the Confucian teachings that intellectuals had special responsibilities toward their society and should play a role in public affairs.

Some of the paintings have Confucian teachings as their theme.

When Confucian teachings were abandoned, the frequency of warfare approximated that observed for the Western countries.