「三從四德」
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Pronunciation: | saam1 cung4 sei3 dak1 |
Individual Character Meaning: |
三 three 從 from; to follow; to comply with; to engage in 四 four 德 virtue; morals; Germany |
Part of Speech: | noun |
Explanation: |
The Three Types of Obedience and Four Virtues, a set of moral injunctions for women in ancient China, namely: obey in turn three men (father, husband and son) in various stages of life, plus the four virtues of morality, physical charm, propriety in speech and efficiency in chores
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