仁
English meaning: Ren (Benevolence / Humaneness)
Chinese (Simpl.) Definition
(中文)仁是儒家伦理的核心概念，指对他人的爱、同情与尊重，是君子应具备的最高道德品质。
English Definition
The supreme virtue in Confucian philosophy, meaning benevolence, humaneness, and love for others. Confucius placed Ren at the center of his ethical system. A person of Ren treats others with kindness, empathy, and consideration. Ren forms the foundation of Confucian social ethics and informs concepts of good governance and interpersonal relations across East Asia.
Example
“孔子认为，'仁者爱人'，仁是做人的根本。”
In English: “Confucius believed that 'a person of Ren loves others'; Ren is the foundation of being human.”
Synonyms
- 仁爱
- 慈悲
Antonyms / Opposites
- 残忍
Literary Heritage
“知人者智，自知者明。胜人者有力，自胜者强。”
/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.”
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Language information
- Language
- 中文
- Chinese (Simpl.)
- Script
- Han
- Family
- Sino-Tibetan
- Speakers
- 1.1B