三綱五常

Chinese

three essentials; the three most important relationships among men according to Confucian philosophy the five cardinal Confucian virtues
trad. (三綱五常) 三綱 五常
simp. (三纲五常) 三纲 五常

Pronunciation


Idiom

三綱五常

  1. (Confucianism) the three essential relationships (between ruler and subject, father and son, and husband and wife) and five constant virtues (justice, politeness, wisdom, fidelity and benevolence)

Synonyms

Japanese

Kanji in this term
さん
Grade: 1
こう
Grade: S

Grade: 1
じょう
Grade: 5

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): [sã̠ŋko̞ːɡo̞ʑo̞ː]

Noun

(さん)(こう)()(じょう) • (sankōgojō) 

  1. (Confucianism) the three fundamental bonds and five constant virtues

See also

Korean

Hanja in this term

Noun

三綱五常 • (samgang'osang) (hangeul 삼강오상)

  1. Hanja form? of 삼강오상.
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