孝顺 (xiào shùn) — to show filial piety towards (one's parents or elders); to be dutiful to one's parents
Definition
孝顺 is a verb for being dutiful and caring toward one's parents and elders — a core Confucian virtue. It overlaps with 孝敬, but 孝顺 focuses on the ongoing attitude and behavior; 孝敬 adds the sense of giving gifts or material support.
verb
to show filial piety towards (one's parents or elders)to be dutiful to one's parents
Examples
- 孝顺，。Tā yì zhí xiào shùn fù mǔ, cóng bú ràng tā men cāo xīn.He has always been filial to his parents and never lets them worry.
- 孝顺，。Wǒ men yīng gāi xiào shùn zhǎng bèi, zhè shì zuò rén de jī běn dào lǐ.We should show filial piety to our elders; that is a basic principle of being a person.
- 孝顺。xiào shùn Fù mǔ shì zhōng huá mín zú de chuán tǒng měi dé.Being filial to one's parents is a traditional virtue of the Chinese nation.
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