ngũ thường

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Definition
  1. Noun:
    • The Five Constant Virtues: A fundamental concept in Confucian ethics, referring to the five core moral qualities that should be consistently upheld. These are nhân (benevolence), nghĩa (righteousness), lễ (propriety), trí (wisdom), and tín (fidelity/trustworthiness).
Usage Examples
  • Noun:
    • Đạo Nho đề cao ngũ thường. (Confucianism upholds the Five Constant Virtues.)
    • Ngũ thường là nền tảng đạo đức của xã hội phong kiến. (The Five Constant Virtues were the moral foundation of feudal society.)
Advanced Usage
  • "Tu dưỡng ngũ thường": to cultivate/practice the Five Constant Virtues.
    • Các nho sĩ chú trọng tu dưỡng ngũ thường. (Scholars focused on cultivating the Five Constant Virtues.)
Variants and Related Words
  • Ngũ luân (n): The Five Cardinal Relationships (ruler-subject, father-son, husband-wife, elder-younger siblings, friend-friend). Often discussed alongside .
  • Tam cương (n): The Three Bonds (ruler-subject, father-son, husband-wife). Together with , these concepts form a core part of traditional Confucian social ethics.
Synonyms
  • Ngũ đức (n): The Five Virtues. This is a very close synonym, often used interchangeably with .
Related Terms and Concepts
  • Nhân (n): Benevolence, humanity. The first and foremost virtue.
  • Nghĩa (n): Righteousness, justice.
  • Lễ (n): Propriety, ritual, respect.
  • Trí (n): Wisdom, knowledge.
  • Tín (n): Fidelity, trustworthiness, faithfulness.
  1. The five constant virtues (in feudal ethics) (benevolence, righteousness, proprieties, wisdom and fidelity)