禮義廉恥 lǐ yì lián chǐ

propriety, justice, integrity, sense of shame

Word data

HSK Not in HSK
Frequency Unknown

Definitions

  1. 1. sense of propriety, justice, integrity and honor (i.e. the four social bonds, sì wéi)

Characters

Character Meaning
etiquette; courtesy; gift
meaning; righteousness; justice
inexpensive; honest; incorruptible
shame; disgrace