孝子 (xiào zǐ) — dutiful son (one who is filial to parents); son in mourning (observing filial rituals for a deceased parent)
Definition
A classical/traditional term for a son who deeply fulfills filial duties (孝顺) toward his parents. In older texts it can also mean a son in mourning for a deceased parent.
noun
dutiful son (one who is filial to parents)son in mourning (observing filial rituals for a deceased parent)
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Examples
- 孝子，。Tā shì yí wèi yǒu míng de xiào zǐ, chù chù xiào shùn fù mǔ.He is a famous dutiful son, filial to his parents in every way.
- ，孝子，。Fù qīn qù shì hòu, tā zuò wéi xiào zǐ, rèn zhēn jǔ bàn le zàng lǐ.After his father's death, as a dutiful son, he solemnly held the funeral.
- ，孝子。Zài gǔ dài, xiào zǐ shòu dào shè huì de zūn jìng.In ancient times, dutiful sons were respected by society.
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