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ngũ luân

Pronunciation Northern /ŋuʔu˧˥ lwən˧˧/ Central /ŋu˧˩˨ lwəŋ˧˥/ Southern /ŋu˨˩˦ lwəŋ˧˧/
ruler and subject
5 senses 2 Components
Noun
ruler and subject
Noun
relationship of father and son
Noun
relationship of husband and wife
+2 more senses
Details
5 senses
Sense 1 Noun
ruler and subject

This refers to one of the five cardinal relationships, specifically between a ruler and their subject.

vi Quan hệ vua tôi là một phần của ngũ luân.

en The relationship between a ruler and subject is part of the cardinal relationships.

Sense 2 Noun
relationship of father and son

One of the five essential social relationships in Confucian ethics, focusing specifically on the bond and duties between a father and son.

vi Ngũ luân đề cao tình cảm gắn bó giữa cha và con.

en The cardinal relationships emphasize the bond between father and son.

Sense 3 Noun
relationship of husband and wife

The fundamental moral relationship between a husband and wife, emphasizing mutual respect, loyalty, and their shared responsibilities within a household.

vi Tình nghĩa vợ chồng là một trong những mối quan hệ ngũ luân.

en The relationship between husband and wife is one of the cardinal relationships.

Sense 4 Noun
relationship of brothers

The social relationship between older and younger brothers, emphasizing harmony and respect based on the natural order of birth and seniority.

vi Sự hòa thuận giữa anh em là yếu tố quan trọng trong ngũ luân.

en Harmony between brothers is an important factor in the cardinal relationships.

Sense 5 Noun
relationship of friends

The social connection between friends, which is based on mutual trust, sincerity, and providing support for one another in various aspects of life.

vi Lòng tin giữa bạn bè là một chuẩn mực của ngũ luân.

en Trust between friends is a standard of the cardinal relationships.

Form
Chinese characters / chữ Nôm / syllables
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Representative candidate
五倫
Candidates by syllable
ngũ luân (綸 / 倫)
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