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道德
dàodé
Description
道德是一个人心里的好坏标准，告诉我们什么事应该做，什么事不应该做。
"道德" is a person's internal standard of right and wrong, telling us what should and shouldn't be done.
我们常说一个人有没有道德，就是看他是不是一个好人。
We often say whether someone has "道德" by seeing if they are a good person.
Meanings
道德dàodé
morality; ethics; moral standards
帮助别人是一件有道德的事。
Helping others is a moral act.
道德dàodé
moral; ethical (as a quality)
他是一个很有道德的人。
He is a very moral person.
Related words
Notes
- Etymology
道 (way, principle) + 德 (virtue), together meaning the way of virtue.
- Nuance
道德 refers to society's shared moral standards; 品德 is more about personal character.
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