德
dé · virtue💡 How to pronounce
d → like the 'd' in 'dog'. é → like 'uh' with a rising tone.
📖 The Story
德 is virtue — the inner quality that makes a person good. The character combines 'go' (彳) and 'straight' (直) and 'heart' (心) — walking the straight path with the heart. In Chinese philosophy, virtue is not just moral behavior — it is the power to act rightly.
🎬 In Culture Today
The phrase '道德' (dào dé) means 'morality' — the way (道) and virtue (德) together. In Chinese culture, virtue is seen as the foundation of a good life. The ancients believed that virtue has a power of its own — it attracts others and creates harmony.
📚 Words
📝 Example Sentences
他很有道德。
He has high morals.
品德比才华重要。
Character is more important than talent.