善恶

善惡

shàn'è

noun #18,944

Meanings

1 good and evil
2 right and wrong

Characters

Examples

人应该分清善恶。

Rén yīnggāi fēnqīng shàn'è.

People should distinguish between good and evil.

善恶终有报。

Shàn'è zhōng yǒu bào.

Good and evil will ultimately be repaid.

Tips

culture

The concept of 善恶 is central to Chinese moral philosophy, especially in Buddhism and Confucianism. The saying 善恶有报 means karma — good and evil deeds will eventually be repaid.

Stroke Order

善 shàn

恶 è