What are the traditional virtues of China in twelve words?

Benevolence: Love. The theoretical core of Confucius' ideological system. It is the highest ideal and standard of Confucius' social politics, ethics and morality, and also reflects his philosophical views, which has a far-reaching impact on later generations.

Meaning: the original meaning is "ceremony", that is, the behavior is suitable for "ceremony". Confucius regards "righteousness" as a moral principle to judge people's thoughts and behaviors.

Rite: the political and ethical category of Confucius and Confucianism. In the long-term historical development, "Li", as the moral norm and life norm of China feudal society, has played an important role in cultivating the spiritual quality of the Chinese nation.

Wisdom: the same as "knowledge", the basic category of Confucius' epistemology and ethics. Refers to knowing, understanding, opinions, knowledge, intelligence, wisdom, etc. The connotation mainly involves the nature, source, content and function of knowledge.

Faith: refers to the attitude of being honest and not deceiving, and being consistent in words and deeds. As one of the "five permanents" of Confucianism. Confucius regards "faith" as an important embodiment of "benevolence", and "benevolence" is an essential moral character of sages.

Loyalty: I want to stand up, stand up, and I want to achieve it. Confucius believes that loyalty is manifested in loyalty and honesty in dealing with people.

Filial piety: Confucius believes that filial piety is the foundation of benevolence. Filial piety is not limited to supporting parents, but should focus on respecting parents and elders.

Praise: refers to feelings for my brother. Confucius attached great importance to filial piety. According to his thoughts, his disciples called filial piety and filial piety "the foundation of benevolence".

Moral integrity: integrity and moral integrity.

China's ancient ethics. Forgiveness requires putting yourself in others' shoes and not imposing on others what you don't want to do.

The ethical category of confucianism. It means decisive and brave.

Jean: refers to humility and comity. Modesty is the traditional virtue of the Chinese nation.

Extended data:

The traditional virtue of the Chinese nation advocates the steps and modes to realize the ideal of life, that is, "respect for things, knowledge, honesty, integrity, self-cultivation, keeping the family in order, governing the country and leveling the world". This basic moral concept of treating people with things is the basic requirement for human beings to carry out material production activities and their own survival and development, and it is also the minimum code of conduct for people to live together.

Traditional morality generally plays a role when the society is stable, but it lacks its position when the society changes dramatically. History has proved that Confucian ethics often plays its social role in stabilizing society, easing contradictions and regulating interpersonal relationships in times of peace and prosperity. Contemporary China has entered a relatively stable period of peaceful development, and social stability and political stability are the overall situation of China.

In order to achieve the grand goal of building a harmonious society, it is necessary to unite and cooperate with all walks of life. Among them, moral construction is undoubtedly an important spiritual cornerstone and a powerful grasp of building a harmonious society.

Baidu Encyclopedia-Traditional Virtues of the Chinese Nation