仁
rén · benevolence💡 How to pronounce
r → like the 'r' in 'run' with curled tongue. én → like 'un' with a rising tone.
📖 The Story
仁 is the most important virtue in Confucian philosophy. It means benevolence, kindness, and love for others. The character combines 'person' (亻) and 'two' (二) — a relationship between two people. To be仁 is to treat others with compassion and respect.
🎬 In Culture Today
Confucius taught that '仁' is the foundation of all virtues. The phrase '仁者爱人' (rén zhě ài rén) means 'the benevolent person loves others'. In Chinese culture,仁 is the ideal of being fully human.
📚 Words
📝 Example Sentences
孔子提倡仁。
Confucius advocated benevolence.
仁者无敌。
The benevolent have no enemies.