孝

Related characters

 * 老

Glyph origin
– an old man and a child, filial piety between generations. Compare top component to.

Definitions

 * 1) to do one's filial duty; to show filial piety
 * 2) filial piety; filial duty
 * 3) mourning
 * 4) mourning dress
 * 5)  to offer up sacrifices
 * 6)  custom and etiquette to be observed after the death of one's seniors
 * 7)  to eat
 * 1)  to eat

Synonyms




Etymology 1
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Noun

 * 1) filial piety