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孝顺 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
孝顺xiàoshùnfilial pietyHSK 7, nz, 16 strokes, rank #20035, Very Hard
孝顺xiàoshùnto be obedient to one's parentsHSK 7, nz, 16 strokes, rank #20035, Very Hard
xiàoshùn(xiao4shun4)xiao shun T4
  1. 1filial piety
  2. 2to be obedient to one's parents
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March 24, 2026

孝顺(孝順)xiàoshùn(xiao4shun4)

孝顺 refers to the virtue of filial piety in Chinese culture, emphasizing respect, obedience, and care for one's parents and ancestors. This term is often used to describe someone who demonstrates these qualities through their actions and attitudes towards family, particularly the elderly.

Strokes16Frequency#20035DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural Note

Filial piety is a core value in Confucianism, influencing social behavior and relationships within Chinese families. Events like the Qingming Festival, where families honor their ancestors, highlight the importance of 孝顺 in daily life.

Memory Tip

Think of 孝顺 as 'showing love' (孝) and 'being obedient' (顺) to your parents. Imagine a child bowing deeply and presenting a gift to their parents, symbolizing respect and care, while the character for 'parent' (父) is hidden in the character for 'filial piety'.

Meanings of 孝顺

xiàoshùn(xiao4shun4)
1filial piety
2to be obedient to one's parents
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About 孝顺

孝顺Simplified
孝順Traditional
16Strokes
—Radical
名词míngcínoun (n.)Part of Speech
#20035Frequency Rank
HSK 2.0L5HSK 3.0L7AdvancedCEFRC2

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孝敬 (xiàojìng) - use 孝顺 when emphasizing obedience and care in actions, while 孝敬 focuses more on respect and honoring parents.

Usage Notes

Common mistakes include confusing 孝顺 with other terms like 忠诚 (loyalty) or 尊重 (respect), which do not carry the familial connotation. This term is generally used in a formal context when discussing family values or cultural traditions.

HSK Study Tips

As an HSK Level 5 word, 孝顺 connects with other words about family (家庭, jiā tíng) and respect (尊重, zūn zhòng). Students should focus on its usage in familial contexts and practice constructing sentences that reflect cultural values around family.

Common Mistakes

Learners often misuse 孝顺 in contexts that do not relate to family, such as friendships or professional relationships. For example, saying '我对我的朋友很孝顺' (I am very filial to my friend) is incorrect; it should be reserved for familial relationships.

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Component Characters

孝xiàofilial piety or obedience
HSK 77 strokes子
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顺shùnto obey
HSK 59 strokes页
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How to say filial piety in Chinese

“filial piety” in Chinese is孝顺xiàoshùn

孝顺 refers to the virtue of filial piety in Chinese culture, emphasizing respect, obedience, and care for one's parents and ancestors. This term is often used to describe someone who demonstrates these qualities through their actions and attitudes towards family, particularly the elderly.

When to use 孝顺

Common mistakes include confusing 孝顺 with other terms like 忠诚 (loyalty) or 尊重 (respect), which do not carry the familial connotation. This term is generally used in a formal context when discussing family values or cultural traditions.

孝顺 or something close to it

孝敬 (xiàojìng) - use 孝顺 when emphasizing obedience and care in actions, while 孝敬 focuses more on respect and honoring parents.

What learners get wrong

Learners often misuse 孝顺 in contexts that do not relate to family, such as friendships or professional relationships. For example, saying '我对我的朋友很孝顺' (I am very filial to my friend) is incorrect; it should be reserved for familial relationships.

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Frequently Asked Questions about 孝顺

孝 refers to the general concept of filial piety, while 孝顺 emphasizes the obedience and care aspect of that virtue.

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