mối giềng
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Definition
- Noun:
- A moral principle, a rule of conduct to be followed: "mối giềng" refers to a traditional moral guideline or ethical rule that governs behavior and relationships within a family or society. It implies a duty or obligation to uphold certain standards.
- (Archaic) A moral principle: In older usage, it specifically denotes a foundational moral tenet.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Con cái phải giữ mối giềng với cha mẹ. (Children must observe the proper rules of conduct towards their parents.)
- Ông ấy luôn dạy con cháu về mối giềng trong gia đình. (He always teaches his descendants about the moral principles within the family.)
- Xã hội xưa rất coi trọng mối giềng. (Old society placed great importance on moral rules of conduct.)
Advanced Usage
"giữ mối giềng": to uphold/maintain moral rules and duties.
- Dù ở đâu, anh ấy vẫn luôn giữ mối giềng. (Wherever he is, he always upholds the proper moral conduct.)
"mất mối giềng": to lose or break the rules of proper conduct.
- Hành động đó của nó thật là mất mối giềng. (That action of his/hers truly breaks the rules of proper conduct.)
Variants and Related Words
- Lễ giáo (n): rites and moral teachings; a related concept encompassing rituals and ethical rules.
- Gia phong (n): family discipline/tradition; the moral customs and rules specific to a family.
- Đạo lý (n): morality, ethical principles; a broader term for moral doctrine.
Synonyms
- Nguyên tắc đạo đức: moral principle.
- Quy tắc ứng xử: rule of conduct.
- Phép tắc: rules, regulations (often social or familial).
Notes on Usage
- Tone/Register: The word "mối giềng" is considered formal and is somewhat archaic. It is primarily used in literary contexts, proverbs, or when discussing traditional Confucian family and social ethics.
- Context: It is almost exclusively used in the context of familial and social relationships, emphasizing hierarchy, respect, and obligation.
- Rule of conduct to be followed