Chinese word

道德教育

Pronunciation

Pinyindào dé jiào yù

Meaning

  • nounmoral education

Example

道德教育让我们学会尊重别人。dào dé jiào yù ràng wǒ men xué huì zūn zhòng bié rén

Moral education helps us learn to respect others.

Illustration for 道德教育 (moral education)

More examples

孩子从小接受道德教育很重要。hái zi cóng xiǎo jiē shòu dào dé jiào yù hěn zhòng yào

It is important for children to receive moral education from a young age.

Core concept

A bridge from knowing right and wrong to practicing respect and good conduct with other people.

Common phrases

  • 接受道德教育jiē shòu dào dé jiào yù

    receive moral education

Similar words

德育dé yù: Education that develops good character and teaches people to act well toward others.

Definition in Chinese

教人懂得什么是对的，怎样与别人友好相处，并养成良好行为的教育。jiào rén dǒng de shén me shì duì de zěn yàng yǔ bié rén yóu hǎo xiāng chǔ bìng yǎng chéng liáng hǎo xíng wéi de jiào yù

Word origin

道 (dào, "way") + 德 (dé, "virtue") names moral conduct, while 教 (jiāo, "teach") + 育 (yù, "nurture") adds the idea of developing it through education.

Usage tips

  • The noun can describe guidance from parents as well as lessons at school, so it does not refer only to a classroom subject.

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