不孝 (bù xiào) — unfilial
Definition
Literally 'not filial' — describes failing to respect, care for, or obey one's parents or elders, a serious moral failing in Chinese culture. Pairs with 孝顺 (its opposite, 'filial') to describe conduct toward parents.
adjective
unfilial
Examples
- 不孝。Tā jué de zì jǐ duì fù mǔ bù xiào.He feels that he is unfilial to his parents.
- 不孝。bù xiào De xíng wéi huì ràng fù mǔ hěn shāng xīn.Unfilial behavior will make parents very sad.
- 不孝。Tā yīn wèi bù xiào ér shòu dào jiā rén de pī píng.He was criticized by his family for being unfilial.
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