<Tr> <Th_colspan="2"> show Transcriptions </Th> </Tr> <Tr> <Th> Romanization </Th> <Td> Kō </Td> </Tr> <P> In Confucian philosophy, filial piety (Chinese: 孝, xiào) is a virtue of respect for one's parents, elders, and ancestors . The Confucian Classic of Filial Piety, thought to be written around the Qin - Han period, has historically been the authoritative source on the Confucian tenet of filial piety . The book, a purported dialogue between Confucius and his student Zengzi, is about how to set up a good society using the principle of filial piety . The term can also be applied to general obedience . Filial piety is central to Confucian role ethics . </P> <P> In more general terms, filial piety means to be good to one's parents; to take care of one's parents; to engage in good conduct not just towards parents but also outside the home so as to bring a good name to one's parents and ancestors; to perform the duties of one's job well so as to obtain the material means to support parents as well as carry out sacrifices to the ancestors; not be rebellious; show love, respect and support; display courtesy; ensure male heirs, uphold fraternity among brothers; wisely advise one's parents, including dissuading them from moral unrighteousness; display sorrow for their sickness and death; and carry out sacrifices after their death . </P>

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