二十四孝 Traditional form: 二十四孝 Pinyin (reading): Ershísì Xiào Definitions: the Twenty-four Filial Exemplars, classic Confucian text on filial piety from Yuan dynasty Characters: 二 - two; twice 十 - ten, tenth; complete; perfect 四 - four 孝 - filial piety, obedience; mourning Traditional characters: 二 - two; twice 十 - ten, tenth; complete; perfect 四 - four 孝 - filial piety, obedience; mourning