tư đức
Definition
- Noun:
- Personal virtue; personal morality: The moral character, ethical standards, and integrity of an individual, cultivated through self-discipline and righteous conduct. This term often carries a classical or formal tone.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Mỗi người cần tu dưỡng tư đức. (Everyone needs to cultivate their personal virtue.)
- Tư đức của một vị lãnh đạo là rất quan trọng. (The personal morality of a leader is very important.)
Advanced Usage
- The term "tư đức" is often used in formal, philosophical, or classical contexts related to Confucian or traditional values of self-cultivation. It emphasizes an individual's private moral development as a foundation for public good.
Variants and Related Words
- Đạo đức (n): ethics, morality (a broader term encompassing both personal and social morality).
- Đạo đức nghề nghiệp phải được coi trọng. (Professional ethics must be valued.)
Synonyms
- Personal integrity: The quality of being honest and having strong moral principles.
- Private virtue: Moral excellence and righteousness pertaining to the individual.
Related Concepts
- Tu thân (v): to cultivate oneself, to improve one's character (often the first step before contributing to society, closely linked to the idea of "tư đức").
- Tu thân, tề gia, trị quốc, bình thiên hạ. (Cultivate oneself, regulate the family, govern the state, bring peace to the world.)