"Disciples are filial when they enter, and filial when they leave" is interpreted as "people who are brothers and sons should be filial to their parents when they go home and obey their brothers when they go out. Confucius quoted the Confucian classic "Disciples Rules" and said: "Disciples are filial when they enter, but considerate when they leave. They are sincere and trustworthy, they love people all the time, but they are kind. I have spare capacity to study literature. "

Zan, pinyin tì, pictophonetic character, originally refers to respecting elders in rural areas. In ancient times, all villages belonged to the same family. Later, it meant loving and caring for one's brother, which was the basis of China culture. The ancients said that "all virtues and filial piety come first". If a person can be filial, he will have a kind heart. With this kind heart, many people can benefit.

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In ancient times, father and son separated and studied outside. Filial piety is filial piety at home.

Going out: as opposed to "entering", it means going out to learn from teachers. Being a younger brother means treating teachers with younger brothers, and it can also refer to people older than yourself.

Disciples should honor their parents, love their brothers at home and abroad, be cautious and honest in words and deeds, care about the people extensively and be kind to the people. After doing this, if you still have time and energy, you can use it to learn literary knowledge. After improving moral cultivation, we should also improve cultural cultivation, be a good person first, and then be a knowledgeable person.

Reference materials into the filial piety, Baidu Encyclopedia.

Filial piety (from the Confucian classic Disciples) Baidu Encyclopedia