禮義廉恥

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Chinese

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gift; propriety; rite justice; righteousness; meaning uncorrupt; inexpensive shame; disgrace
trad. (禮義廉恥)
simp. (礼义廉耻)

Etymology

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From Guanzi:

何謂四維 [Classical Chinese, trad.]
何谓四维 [Classical Chinese, simp.]
From: Guanzi, 5th century BCE to 220 CE
Héwèi sìwéi? Yī yuē , èr yuē , sān yuē lián, sì yuē chǐ. bù yú jié, bù zì jìn, lián bù bì è, chǐ bù cóng wǎng. [Pinyin]
What are these four cardinal values? The first is propriety, the second is righteousness, the third is integrity, the fourth is a sense of shame. Propriety consists in not overstepping the bounds of proper restraint. Righteousness consists in not pushing oneself forward [at the expense of others]. Integrity consists in not concealing one's faults. Having a sense of shame consists in not following those who go awry.

Pronunciation

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Noun

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禮義廉恥

  1. the four social bonds (propriety, justice, integrity and honor)

See also

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