What does the Confucian etiquette tradition mean?

The tradition of Confucian etiquette system is an ideological system of governing the country with etiquette and educating people with morality. In ancient China, ritual culture has always been an important part of national laws and social morality. Confucianism believes that only through the restraint and education of etiquette system can people consciously abide by the rules and respect others and form a harmonious, orderly, civilized and progressive society.

The tradition of Confucian etiquette system contains many basic principles, such as respect for the inferior and orderly, distinct grades, respect for the old and love for the young, filial piety and so on. These principles are not only the norms of social morality and personal morality, but also an important means of national governance and social harmony. On the basis of respect and order, Confucianism advocates "love your neighbor as yourself" and emphasizes the importance of family, friendship, teacher-student relationship and other interpersonal relationships. By observing the etiquette system, people can better respect, understand and tolerate each other.

Although the Confucian etiquette tradition was formed in ancient society, its core values still have modern significance. In today's society, people need to abide by public rules and respect others and social order, which is an important value emphasized by Confucian etiquette tradition. At the same time, the Confucian spirit of filial piety and loyalty is also the quality that modern society needs. In modern society, observing the etiquette system and respecting others can effectively reduce social contradictions, enhance social harmony and promote the progress of human civilization.