人伦

人倫

rénlún

noun #93,350

Meanings

1 ethical norms governing human relationships
2 human moral order (Confucian)

Characters

moral relation, order

Examples

HSK 7-9

儒家讲究人伦道德。

Rújiā jiǎngjiū rénlún dàodé.

Confucianism emphasizes moral order in human relationships.

HSK 7-9

这件事有违人伦。

Zhè jiàn shì yǒuwéi rénlún.

This matter violates the bonds of human decency.

Tips

history

Classical Confucian ethics centers on 五伦 (the Five Relationships): ruler-subject, father-son, husband-wife, elder brother-younger brother, friend-friend - each with its proper duties.

Stroke Order

人 rén

伦 lún