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Pronunciation / Transliteration: pitṛvatsalatā
"पितृवत्सलता कई संस्कृतियों में एक महत्वपूर्ण मूल्य है।"
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2 senses- 1
A virtue of respect for one's parents and ancestors, often emphasized in various cultures, particularly in East Asian societies.
"In many cultures, filial piety is seen as a fundamental value that shapes family dynamics." - 2
The obligation of children to care for and respect their parents, often manifesting in various cultural practices.
"Filial piety can be observed in the way children honor their parents during traditional ceremonies."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term 'filial piety' originates from the Latin word 'filius', meaning 'son', and the Chinese concept of '孝' (xiào), which emphasizes respect and duty towards one's parents and ancestors. This concept has evolved over centuries, particularly in Confucian philosophy, where it is considered a fundamental virtue.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Filial Piety" is said worldwide
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Piété filiale
Transliteration: pee-eh-tay fee-ahl
"La piété filiale est une valeur importante dans de nombreuses cultures."
Filialpflicht
Transliteration: fi-li-al-pflisht
"Die Filialpflicht wird in vielen Kulturen hoch geschätzt."
Pietà filiale
Transliteration: pee-eh-tah feel-yah-leh
"La pietà filiale è un valore fondamentale in molte culture."
Piedad filial
Transliteration: pee-ah-dad feel-yahl
"La piedad filial es un valor importante en muchas sociedades."
Piedade filial
Transliteration: pee-ah-deh dah feel-yahl
"A piedade filial é um valor fundamental em muitas culturas."
पितृवत्सलता
Transliteration: pitṛvatsalatā
"पितृवत्सलता कई संस्कृतियों में एक महत्वपूर्ण मूल्य है।"
孝
Transliteration: xiào
"孝在中国文化中被视为一种重要的美德。"
효도
Transliteration: hyodo
"효도는 한국 문화에서 중요한 가치로 여겨진다."
親孝行
Transliteration: oyakōkō
"親孝行は日本の文化において重要な価値とされています。"
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