美德

• 병음: měi dé
• 한자 분석: 美 = 羊 (sheep/beautiful) + 大 (great) — beautiful, good; 德 = 彳(walk) + 十 + 目 + 心 — virtue, moral character (walking the right path with discernment and heart)

뜻

미덕; 덕목

Refers to positive moral qualities such as honesty, kindness, diligence, and generosity. In Chinese culture, virtues are closely linked to Confucian ethics — filial piety, loyalty, benevolence, and righteousness are classic 美德. The term is used in education, ethics, literature, and public discourse.

예문

1. 勤劳节俭是中华民族的传统美德，一直被历代先贤作为修身立业的根本。
2. 教师不仅要传授知识，更要在日常言行中引导学生树立正确的美德观念。
3. 她身上展现出了善良、宽容与坚韧的美德，深受同学和老师的敬重。

사용 가이드

맥락: education, ethics, literature, public discourse

어조: positive

올바른 표현

• 诚实守信是做人的基本美德，无论在任何场合都应当坚守这一原则。(Honesty and trustworthiness are fundamental virtues of character — one should uphold this principle in any circumstance.)
• 助人为乐是中华民族的传统美德，在邻里之间相互帮助的精神值得大力弘扬。(Finding joy in helping others is a traditional virtue of the Chinese people — the spirit of mutual assistance among neighbours deserves to be widely promoted.)

피해야 할 표현

• 将'美德'用于描述技能或才能 — 专业技能应用'才能''技艺'或'素养' (Don't use 美德 to describe skills or talents — use 才能, 技艺, or 素养 for professional abilities)

기원과 역사

美 (beautiful, good, excellent) + 德 (virtue, moral character). Together meaning excellent moral character or praiseworthy virtue.

문화적 배경

세대: All ages

사회적 배경: Universal