"Disciples will be filial when they come in, and they will be fraternal when they go out" is explained as "Those who are younger brothers and sons should be filial to their parents when they enter the home, and obey their elders when they go out." This is a passage from the Confucian classic "Disciple Regulations": “Disciple, be filial when you enter, be friendly when you go out, be sincere and trustworthy, love others universally, and be kind. If you have enough energy to do it, study literature. "

Ti, pinyin tì, a phonetic character, originally refers to respecting the elders in the village. In ancient times, all the villagers were of the same race, and later refers to respecting and loving the elders. Filial piety is the foundation of Chinese culture. The ancients said: "Filial piety is the foundation of a hundred virtues. "First." If a person can be filial, he has a kind and kind heart. With this kind heart, he can benefit many people.

Extended information

Enter : In ancient times, fathers and sons lived in different residences, and studied outside. Entering means being filial to your parents at home.

Out: Relative to "entering", it means going out to study with a teacher. "Being a disciple" means to treat teachers as disciples, and it can also generally refer to people who are older than themselves.

Disciples should respect their parents and respect their elders at home and abroad, and be cautious and honest in their words and deeds. After doing this, if you still have time and energy, you can use it to study and learn literature. After improving your moral cultivation, you must also improve your cultural accomplishment and be a good person first. Be a knowledgeable and sensible person again.

References: Entering filial piety and leaving fraternity, Baidu Encyclopedia

Entering filial piety (excerpt from the Confucian classic "Disciple Regulations") Baidu Encyclopedia