百善孝為先 bǎi shàn xiào wéi xiān

of all virtues filial piety is most important (idiom)

Word data

HSK Not in HSK
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Definitions

  1. 1. of all virtues filial piety is most important (idiom)

Characters

Character Meaning
百 bǎi HSK 2
hundred; numerous; all kinds of
善 shàn HSK 5
good (virtuous); good at sth; benevolent
孝 xiào HSK 5
filial piety or obedience; mourning apparel
為 wéi
for; because of; to
先 xiān HSK 1
first; in advance; early