惪 (dé) - Virtue, morality, goodness — an archaic variant of

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Virtue, morality, goodness — an archaic variant of 德 (dé), representing moral character, ethical conduct, and inner goodness.

Virtue, morality, goodness — an archaic variant of

Usage highlights

Moral virtueMoral natureVirtuous conductBenevolent virtueMoral cultivation

Synonyms

  • 德— virtue, morality (standard form)
  • 善— goodness, kindness
  • 仁— benevolence, humaneness

Antonyms

  • 恶— evil, wickedness
  • 邪— depravity, wickedness

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • Ancient texts sometimes use this character for virtue (惪).
  • The concept of moral virtue (惪行) was important in Confucian philosophy.
  • This character represents inner moral quality (惪性).

Collocations

  • Moral virtue(惪行)
  • Moral nature(惪性)
  • Virtuous conduct(惪操)
  • Benevolent virtue(仁惪)
  • Moral cultivation(惪修)

Idioms

  • Virtue accumulates and blessings follow(积惪累仁)
  • Cultivate virtue and nurture nature(修惪养性)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • 惪 is an ancient variant of 德, used in classical texts before standardization.
  • Represents the Confucian ideal of moral cultivation and ethical behavior.
  • The character combines 直 (straight/upright) and 心 (heart/mind), suggesting uprightness of heart.

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