四维八德
the four anchors (hawsers) and eight virtues — moral foundations of ancient society
the four anchors:
propriety (manners 礼)
righteousness (justice 义)
a sense of honour integrity (honesty 廉)
a sense of shame (honour 耻)
the eight virtues:
loyalty (忠)
filial piety (孝)
benevolence (仁)
love (爱)
faithfulness (信)
justice (义)
peace (和)
harmony (平)
