四德

MEANING

1. 壹名noun

   four Confucian injunctions 孝悌忠信 (for men), namely: piety 孝 to one's parents, respect 悌 to one's older brother, loyalty 忠 to one's monarch, faith 信 to one's male friends

   • sìdéshìxiào,tì,zhōng,xìn.

     四德是孝、悌、忠、信。🔊

     The four virtues are filial piety, respect for elders, loyalty, and trustworthiness.

2. 貳名noun

   the four Confucian virtues for women of morality 德[de2], physical charm 容, propriety in speech 言 and efficiency in needlework 功

   • tāyǒusìdé.

     她有四德。🔊

     She possesses the four virtues.