三从四德 — “The three obediences (obeying her father before marriage”
三从四德 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “the three obediences (obeying her father before marriage”. Her husband when married, and her sons in widowhood) and four virtues (morality, proper speech, modest manner, and diligent work), referring to the traditional feudal moral standards for women. Literally, “Three obediences and four virtues”.
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What does 三从四德 mean?
三从四德 (sān cóng sì dé) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “the three obediences (obeying her father before marriage”.
How do you pronounce 三从四德?
三从四德 is pronounced sān cóng sì dé in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 三从四德 literally mean?
Literally, 三从四德 means “Three obediences and four virtues”. It is used to mean “the three obediences (obeying her father before marriage”.
What is the Chinese definition of 三从四德?
封建礼教束缚妇女的道德标准之一。