"Shuowen Jiezi" believes that "people's words are trustworthy", Cheng Yi believes: "Trust is called truth." It can be seen that "trust" not only requires people to be honest and reliable when speaking, but also avoid big words, empty words, Lies, and requires honesty and reliability in doing things. The basic connotation of "faithfulness" is to keep one's word, be consistent in one's words and deeds, and be honest.
"Sincerity" and "faithfulness" as ethical norms and moral standards were originally used separately. Mencius said: "Sincerity is the way of heaven, and sincerity is the way of man."
"The Doctrine of the Mean" also says: "Sincerity is the way of heaven, and sincerity is the way of man." The basic meaning of letter is to keep promises, be consistent in words and deeds, and be truthful and trustworthy.
The first use of "sincerity" and "xin" together is in "Yizhou Shu": "If you don't taste it when you are an adult, you can help with sincerity and sincerity to help build wealth." "Between father and son. Observe filial piety and kindness among brothers, observe loyalty and foolishness among monarchs and ministers, and observe trustworthiness among villagers and party members."
The "faithfulness" here actually expresses "honesty. " means. That is to say, in a general sense, integrity means being honest and not cheating, stressing credibility, and emphasizing that people should treat each other sincerely.
Integrity [ chéng xìn ]
Definition: Honesty and trustworthiness. Extended information
Synonyms: honesty, sincerity
1. Honesty? [ chéng shí ]?
Interpretation: words and deeds consistent with inner thoughts (referring to good thoughts and behaviors ); Not false: This child is honest and will not lie.
Source: Ba Jin's "On "Death": ""Death" is not a revolutionary book, but it is an honest work."
2. Sincerity?[ zhēn chéng ]?
Interpretation: true and sincere; not a bit false: sincere intention. Sincere help.
Source: Ba Jin's "Explorer Writer": "They are frank, simple, sincere, and have no hierarchy.
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