Category: PhilosophyPart of speech: nounDifficulty: Intermediate

/rén/Roman

English meaning: Ren (Benevolence / Humaneness)

Chinese (Trad.) Definition

(繁體中文)

仁是儒家倫理的核心概念,指對他人的關愛與尊重。臺灣以友善、熱情的民風著稱,體現了儒家仁道精神在現代社會的活態傳承。

English Definition

The supreme virtue in Confucian philosophy, meaning benevolence, humaneness, and love for others. Taiwan's civic culture is deeply shaped by Confucian values including Ren. Taiwan's renowned friendliness and community spirit — often cited by international visitors as its most striking quality — reflects the practical expression of Ren in Taiwanese society. Confucian ethics remain integrated into Taiwan's educational curriculum.

Example

臺灣民眾以熱情友善著稱,這正是儒家仁愛精神在當代社會的具體體現。

In English: Taiwan's people are known for their warmth and friendliness, a concrete embodiment of the Confucian spirit of benevolence in contemporary society.

Synonyms

  • 仁愛
  • 慈悲

Antonyms / Opposites

  • 殘忍

Literary Heritage

知人者智,自知者明。勝人者有力,自勝者強。

/Zhī rén zhě zhì, zì zhī zhě míng. Shèng rén zhě yǒu lì, zì shèng zhě qiáng./

Knowing others is wisdom; knowing oneself is enlightenment. Overcoming others requires force; overcoming oneself requires strength.

老子 (Laozi) · 哲學家 · 6th century BCE

道德經

道德經, Chapter 33

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