/ Dictionary / Index A Analects of Confucius, The*: Meaning and Definition of Find definitions for: An'alects of Confu'cius The Pronunciation: [key] (Chinese, Lun Yü) a compilation of the discourses, maxims, and aphorisms of Confucius, dating from the 4th century b.c. Random House Unabridged Dictionary, Copyright © 1997, by Random House, Inc., on Infoplease. analects analemma Related Content Daily Word Quiz: confectionery Analogy of the Day: Today’s Analogy Spelling Bee: Today’s Spelling Bee Frequently Misspelled Words Frequently Mispronounced Words Easily Confused Words Writing & Language