hiếu kinh

Definition
  1. Noun (Proper Noun):
    • The Classic of Filial Piety: A foundational Confucian text, traditionally attributed to Zengzi, that outlines the principles, duties, and virtues of filial piety (respect for one's parents and ancestors). It is one of the core texts in East Asian ethical and philosophical tradition.
Usage Examples
  • Noun:
    • "Hiếu Kinh" là một tác phẩm quan trọng của Nho giáo. ("The Classic of Filial Piety" is an important work of Confucianism.)
    • Các học giả thường nghiên cứu "Hiếu Kinh" để hiểu về đạo hiếu. (Scholars often study "The Classic of Filial Piety" to understand the way of filial piety.)
Advanced Usage
  • The text is often referred to in scholarly or historical contexts concerning Confucian ethics, East Asian social values, and classical Chinese literature.
Variants and Related Words
  • Hiếu (n): filial piety; the core virtue discussed in the text.
  • Kinh (n): classic, canon; a term for revered texts (e.g., - The Classic of Changes).
Synonyms
  • The Classic of Filial Piety: The standard English translation.
  • The Book of Filial Piety: An alternative English translation.
Related Concepts
  • Đạo hiếu: The way or doctrine of filial piety; the central concept expounded in the .
  • Nho giáo: Confucianism; the philosophical system to which this text belongs.