孝敬 (xiào jìng) — to show filial respect, to be dutiful (to one's parents or elders); to give presents (to one's elders) as a filial gesture; to support one's aged parents
Definition
孝敬 means to show filial respect to one's parents or elders — stronger and more dutiful than 孝顺, and specifically tied to family (not the general respect of 敬重). Often used for giving gifts to elders as a filial gesture.
verb
to show filial respectto be dutiful (to one's parents or elders)to give presents (to one's elders) as a filial gestureto support one's aged parents
Examples
- 孝敬。Tā měi nián chūn jié dōu huì xiào jìng fù mǔ.He shows filial respect to his parents every Spring Festival.
- 孝敬。Tā gěi yé ye nǎi nai mǎi le bǎo jiàn pǐn lái xiào jìng.She bought health supplements for her grandparents as a filial gift.
- 孝敬。Wǒ rèn wéi xiào jìng nián mài de fù mǔ shì zǐ nǚ de yì wù.I believe that supporting one's elderly parents is a child's duty.
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