三綱五常
Chinese edit
three essentials; the three most important relationships among men according to Confucian philosophy | the five cardinal Confucian virtues | ||
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trad. (三綱五常) | 三綱 | 五常 | |
simp. (三纲五常) | 三纲 | 五常 |
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三綱五常
- (Confucianism) the three essential relationships (between ruler and subject, father and son, and husband and wife) and five constant virtues (justice, politeness, wisdom, fidelity and benevolence)
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三 | 綱 | 五 | 常 |
さん Grade: 1 |
こう Grade: S |
ご Grade: 1 |
じょう Grade: 5 |
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三 | 綱 | 五 | 常 |