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“virtue” in Chinese

Chinese

Also美德 (měi dé)

Pronunciation

Pinyindé

Example

他的德行让我很佩服。tā de dé xíng ràng wǒ hěn pèi fú

His virtue earns my deep respect.

Illustration for 德 (virtue)

How to say “virtue” in Chinese

“Virtue” in Chinese is 德 (dé).

An upright moral center guides conduct and creates a standard others can respect.

Full entry for 德: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 德

学校强调德育的重要性。xué xiào qiáng diào dé yù de zhòng yào xìng

The school emphasizes the importance of moral education.

Tips for using 德

  • For everyday speech, 德 (dé, "virtue") is more natural in set compounds like 道德 (dàodé, "morality") and 品德 (pǐndé, "character") than as a casual stand-alone compliment.

Other Chinese words for “virtue”

诚实是一种美德。chéng shí shì yì zhǒng měi dé

Honesty is a virtue.

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