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

儒家讲究人伦道德。

Rújiā jiǎngjiū rénlún dàodé.

Confucianism emphasizes moral order in human relationships.

这件事有违人伦。

Zhè jiàn shì yǒu wéi 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