悌
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Meaning: to do one's duty as a younger brother
💡 Think 'ti' as in 'tie'—a younger brother bound by duty to respect elders.
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Character Story & Explanation
悌 (tì) means 'to do one's duty as a younger brother'—showing respect and obedience to elder siblings. It is a core Confucian virtue, often paired with 孝 (xiào, filial piety). Used in formal or literary contexts, 悌 emphasizes familial harmony and proper hierarchy.
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