礼义廉耻
Traditional form:
禮義廉恥
Pinyin (reading):
lǐyìliánchǐ
Definitions:
- sense of propriety, justice, integrity and honor (i.e. the four social bonds, 四維／四维 (sìwéi))
Characters:
- 礼 - courtesy, manners, social customs
- 义 - right conduct, propriety; justice
- 廉 - upright, honorable, honest
- 耻 - shame, humiliation; ashamed
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