厚德载物

厚德载物厚德載物 hòu zài ㄏㄡˋ ㄉㄜˊ ㄗㄞˋ ㄨˋ hau5 dak1 zoi3 mat6

  • with great virtue one can take charge of the world (idiom)

Stroke order

Practice writing

Draw 厚 (1 of 4) — stroke by stroke.

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Character breakdown

Example sentences

  • 天行健,君子以自强不息;地势坤,君子以厚德载物。 As heaven maintains its vigorous motion, the noble person should strive for continuous self-improvement. As the earth's nature is receptive and nurturing, the noble person should cultivate great virtue to support and carry all things.

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