tommy svenson Posted July 6, 2009 at 09:48 PM Report Posted July 6, 2009 at 09:48 PM Can anyone translate 厚徳载物? Quote
skylee Posted July 7, 2009 at 12:02 AM Report Posted July 7, 2009 at 12:02 AM Take a look -> http://www.yellowbridge.com/onlinelit/yijing02.php 君子以厚德載物The superior man, in accordance with this, with his large virtue supports (men and) things. So consider "support all things/matters with great virtue". Quote
Outofin Posted July 7, 2009 at 04:00 AM Report Posted July 7, 2009 at 04:00 AM 载's perfect translation is "bear". Like earth, to support, to hold up, to produce, to guide... Quote
111111 Posted July 12, 2009 at 07:32 AM Report Posted July 12, 2009 at 07:32 AM it means a fair person should treat others with great virtue and morality. it is the school motto of Tsinghua University. Quote
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