Men's three obedience and four virtues (male role orientation and code of conduct in traditional family concept)

In China's traditional family concept, the male role has a clear orientation and code of conduct, that is, men obey the virtuous. Men's three obedience refers to the subordinate relationship between wife, elders and monarch, and men's four virtues are benevolence, righteousness, courtesy and wisdom. These rules are very important for men, because they represent men's responsibilities, obligations and morality.

Men's three obedience

Wife comes from

In the traditional family concept, a man should respect his wife, listen to her, protect her and provide her with material and spiritual support. Men should play the role of leaders in the family, but they should also respect their wives' opinions and decisions.

Elders follow

Men should respect their elders, including parents, grandparents and other elders. Men should listen to the opinions of their elders, respect their opinions and provide them with help and support. Men should respect family traditions and values and pass these values on to the next generation.

Monarch follows

In ancient China, the monarch was the supreme leader of the country. Men should respect the authority of the monarch and abide by the laws and regulations of the country. Men should make their own contributions to the prosperity and development of the country, and at the same time pay attention to the public interests of society.

Four virtues of men

mercy

Benevolence means love and compassion. Men should care about other people's feelings and think of others. Men should respect the rights and self-esteem of others and help others as much as possible.

fair

Righteousness is morality and justice Men should abide by moral standards and respect the rights and freedoms of others. Men should fight for justice and be responsible for their actions.

ceremony

Rites refer to social etiquette and cultural traditions. Men should respect the culture and traditions of others and observe social etiquette. Men should show their courtesy and modesty, but they should also respect the opinions and decisions of others.

wisdom

Wisdom refers to wisdom and knowledge. Men should keep learning and growing, and constantly improve their wisdom and knowledge. Men should be good at thinking and analyzing problems and be able to make correct decisions.