Definition
伦理 (lún lǐ) refers to ethics as a system of moral principles, especially in professional or academic fields (e.g., medical ethics, business ethics). 道德 (dào dé) is broader, covering personal morality and virtue, and can also be an adjective ('moral'). 伦理 is more formal and often used in compound terms like 伦理学 (the study of ethics).
noun
ethics
Examples
- 伦理。Zhè xiàng yánjiū bìxū zūnshǒu xuéshù lún lǐ.This research must adhere to academic ethics.
- 伦理。Yīshēng yào zūnxún yīxué lún lǐ.Doctors must follow medical ethics.
- 伦理。Shāngyè lún lǐ zài xiàndài shèhuì hěn zhòngyào.Business ethics are very important in modern society.
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