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March 24, 2026
孝顺(孝順)xiàoshùn(xiao4shun4)
孝顺 refers to the virtue of filial piety in Chinese culture, emphasizing respect, obedience, and care for one's parents and ancestors. This term is often used to describe someone who demonstrates these qualities through their actions and attitudes towards family, particularly the elderly.
Frequency#20035DifficultyHard
Cultural Note
Filial piety is a core value in Confucianism, influencing social behavior and relationships within Chinese families. Events like the Qingming Festival, where families honor their ancestors, highlight the importance of 孝顺 in daily life.
Memory Tip
Think of 孝顺 as 'showing love' (孝) and 'being obedient' (顺) to your parents. Imagine a child bowing deeply and presenting a gift to their parents, symbolizing respect and care, while the character for 'parent' (父) is hidden in the character for 'filial piety'.
Meanings of 孝顺
xiàoshùn(xiao4shun4)
1filial piety
2to be obedient to one's parents
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About 孝顺
孝顺Simplified
孝順Traditional
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名词míngcínoun (n.)Part of Speech
#20035Frequency Rank
HSK 2.0L5HSK 3.0L7AdvancedCEFRC2
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孝敬 (xiàojìng) - use 孝顺 when emphasizing obedience and care in actions, while 孝敬 focuses more on respect and honoring parents.
Memory Mnemonic
Think of 孝顺 as 'showing love' (孝) and 'being obedient' (顺) to your parents. Imagine a child bowing deeply and presenting a gift to their parents, symbolizing respect and care, while the character for 'parent' (父) is hidden in the character for 'filial piety'.
Usage Notes
Common mistakes include confusing 孝顺 with other terms like 忠诚 (loyalty) or 尊重 (respect), which do not carry the familial connotation. This term is generally used in a formal context when discussing family values or cultural traditions.
HSK Study Tips
As an HSK Level 5 word, 孝顺 connects with other words about family (家庭, jiā tíng) and respect (尊重, zūn zhòng). Students should focus on its usage in familial contexts and practice constructing sentences that reflect cultural values around family.
Cultural Note
Filial piety is a core value in Confucianism, influencing social behavior and relationships within Chinese families. Events like the Qingming Festival, where families honor their ancestors, highlight the importance of 孝顺 in daily life.
Common Mistakes
Learners often misuse 孝顺 in contexts that do not relate to family, such as friendships or professional relationships. For example, saying '我对我的朋友很孝顺' (I am very filial to my friend) is incorrect; it should be reserved for familial relationships.
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Cultural Notes for 孝顺
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Filial piety is a core value in Confucianism, influencing social behavior and relationships within Chinese families. Events like the Qingming Festival, where families honor their ancestors, highlight the importance of 孝顺 in daily life.
Frequently Asked Questions about 孝顺
孝 refers to the general concept of filial piety, while 孝顺 emphasizes the obedience and care aspect of that virtue.
No, 孝顺 specifically implies obedience and respect towards one's parents.
While it primarily refers to biological parents, it can also apply to parental figures or elders in one's life.
