Chinese Traditional Virtue

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        Chinese traditional virtues have played very important role in social development and progress over thousands of years. The Five Constant Virtues are the most important Chinese traditional virtues which includes benevolence (仁 rén), righteousness (义
yì), propriety (礼 lǐ), wisdom (智 zhì)and fidelity (信 xìn).

benevolence
(仁
rén)
Inner mind in love and compassion for people
righteousness
(
)
Fortitude to do duty, self-restraint to
resist temptation

propriety
(
)
Includes loyalty, filial piety, fraternal duty,
respect and chastity

wisdom
(
zhì)
The quality of being wise, having knowledge and good judgement
fidelity
(
xìn)
Honesty. One's deeds, mind and words are matched and in unison
   
    Now days, the Five Constant Virtues still have great significance for teaching a person and perfecting a person's mind.


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