Xiàojìng lǎorén shì Zhōnghuá mínzú de chuántǒng měidé.
Respecting the elderly is a traditional virtue of the Chinese nation.
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culture
孝敬 embodies the Confucian value of 孝 (xiào, filial piety) — one of the most important virtues in Chinese culture. It involves not just respect but also caring for and providing for one's elders.
usage
孝敬 can mean giving gifts/money to elders as a sign of respect. 孝敬父母 is the most common collocation. Compare with 尊敬 (zūnjìng, to respect) which is broader.
