「孝順」英文怎麼說?
清明節即將來臨，無論同學有沒有掃墓，想必也會聯想到「孝順」這兩個字。但是要如何用英文介紹孝順的這個概念呢?
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最接近的單詞是filial piety，可以直翻成孝道、孝順。
filial piety (n.)
-reverence for parents considered in Chinese ethics the prime virtue and the basis of all right human relations
Source: https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/filial%20piety
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filial 是跟子女有關的，是子女應該有的行為。
-of, relating to, or befitting a son or daughter
e.g. filial obedience, filial love, filial affection, filial duty
https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/filial
http://www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com/definition/english/filial?q=filial
piety 是虔誠、虔誠的行為（或言語）或是孝順、孝敬。
-the state of having or showing a deep respect for somebody/something, especially for God and religion;
-the quality or state of being pious: such as
a: fidelity to natural obligations (as to parents)
b: dutifulness in religion; devoutness
http://www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com/definition/english/piety?q=piety
https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/piety
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但是filial piety這個單詞其實在日常生活中很少用到，通常是討論到儒家思想 (Confucianism) 才會使用。
In Confucian philosophy, filial piety is a virtue of respect for one's parents, elders, and ancestors.
e.g.
Earlier forms of Confucianism had stressed filial piety, duty and learning.
The Confucian ideal of filial piety -- respect and reverence for one's parents -- was a cultural relic.
Source: http://corpus.byu.edu/coca/
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所以在日常對話要怎麼用英文形容「孝順」的兒女?
They are dutiful/faithful/caring children.
They respect and love their parents.
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