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    The noun 道德 (dàodé) for "morality" or "ethics"

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    Explanation

    道德 (dàodé) is a noun meaning "morality" or "ethics." It refers to principles of right and wrong behavior, and is used in discussions about ethical standards, moral obligations, and personal or social values.

    Examples

    • 一个人的道德品质比成绩更重要。

      Yī gè rén de dàodé pǐnzhì bǐ chéngjì gèng zhòngyào.

      A person's moral character is more important than their grades.

    • 社会需要建立良好的道德标准。

      Shèhuì xūyào jiànlì liánghǎo de dàodé biāozhǔn.

      Society needs to establish good moral standards.

    • 这种行为严重违反了基本的道德准则。

      Zhè zhǒng xíngwéi yánzhòng wéifǎn le jīběn de dàodé zhǔnzé.

      This kind of behavior seriously violates basic moral principles.

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