kiêm ái
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Definition
- Noun:
- Universal love, impartial fraternal love: "Kiêm ái" refers to the philosophical concept of loving all people equally and universally, without discrimination or partiality. It is a core tenet of Mohist philosophy.
- Philanthropy, universal benevolence: In a broader, sometimes archaic sense, it can denote a spirit of universal kindness and humanitarianism.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Thuyết kiêm ái của Mặc Tử đề cao tình yêu thương rộng khắp. (Mozi's doctrine of "kiêm ái" (universal love) promotes love for all.)
- Ông ấy sống với tinh thần kiêm ái, giúp đỡ mọi người không phân biệt. (He lives with a spirit of "kiêm ái" (philanthropy), helping everyone without distinction.)
Advanced Usage
- "Tư tưởng kiêm ái": the ideology/philosophy of universal love.
- Tư tưởng kiêm ái có ảnh hưởng lớn trong lịch sử triết học Trung Hoa. (The ideology of "kiêm ái" (universal love) had a great influence in the history of Chinese philosophy.)
Variants and Related Words
- Yêu thương (v): to love. (A more common, general term for love.)
- Bác ái (n): charity, benevolence. (Often used in religious or charitable contexts.)
- Nhân ái (n): humanity, benevolence. (Emphasizes human kindness.)
Synonyms
- Tình yêu phổ quát: universal love.
- Lòng bác ái: charitable heart, philanthropy.
- Chủ nghĩa vị tha vô tư: impartial altruism.
Notes on Meaning
- Philosophical Term: Primarily, "kiêm ái" is a specialized term from classical Chinese philosophy, specifically associated with Mozi (Mặc Tử) and Mohism. It contrasts with the graded, familial love emphasized in Confucianism.
- Archaic/Literary: In modern Vietnamese, its use outside philosophical or literary discussions is rare. The more common terms for general love or philanthropy are "yêu thương," "bác ái," or "nhân ái."
- (be) equally fraternal to everyone