Abstract: The Analeets, as a classie educational work represented by Confucius, is of great significanceto China's edueation. The proeess of leaming to become an adult eneapsulates the Confucian theory olpersonality cultivation. The spiritual realm that Confucianism strives for is the pursuit of truth and the en-hancement of morality through learning. Confucianism views “human" as entities capable of transforma-tion, elevated to “ benevolence"or “sagehood" thrugh creative development, which is achievedthrough “ leaming” and “* practice". By analyzing the opening chapter of The Analects, we aim to under-stand and interpret Confucius and his educational ideas. Furthemore, the concept ofcreative leamingdemonstrated by Confucianism can provide solutions to contemporary educational challenges

Key words: The Analects, Confucianism, leaming to become an adult, learning theory