Common Meanings
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xiào孝
Filial piety; to show reverence, respect, and care for one's parents.
他从小就知道要孝敬父母，这是一种传统的家庭美德。
From a young age, he understood the importance of showing filial piety to his parents, which is a traditional family virtue.
Mourning rites or observances, such as observing mourning (守孝) or expressing condolences (吊孝).
他会为去世的祖母守孝三年。
He will observe three years of mourning for his deceased grandmother.
mourning apparel; to wear mourning
他为母亲戴孝三年。
He wore mourning for his mother for three years.