Chinese Characters for Virtue & Character
These characters name the qualities a person is built from — sincerity, loyalty, generosity, filial devotion. Given as a tribute to someone’s character, or as a motto to live up to.
- 勤 Qín Diligence · Industriousness · Steady Effort
- 信 Xìn Trust · Faithfulness · Integrity
- 敬 Jìng Respect · Reverence · Honor
- 诚 Chéng Sincerity · Honesty · Integrity
- 厚德 Hòu Dé Deep Virtue · Generous Character · A Ground That Holds
- 善 Shàn Goodness · Kindness · Moral Virtue
- 真 Zhēn Authenticity · Genuineness · True to Oneself
- 美 Měi Beauty · Elegance · Flourishing
- 德 Dé Virtue · Character · Moral Excellence
- 仁 Rén Benevolence · Humaneness · Kindness
- 孝 Xiào Filial Piety · Devotion to Parents · Respect for Elders
- 恒 Héng Constancy · Steadfastness · Perseverance
- 雅 Yǎ Elegance · Refinement · Grace
- 贤 Xián Worthy · Virtuous and Able · Excellent Character
- 忠 Zhōng Loyalty · Faithfulness · Wholehearted Devotion
- 铭 Míng Inscription · Engraved in Memory · A Lesson That Does Not Fade
- 仁爱 Rén Ài Benevolent Love · Loving Kindness · Humane Affection
- 忠孝 Zhōng Xiào Loyalty and Filial Piety · Faithfulness and Familial Devotion
- 明德 Míng Dé Manifest Virtue · Illuminated Character · Virtue Made Visible
- 担当 Dān Dāng Taking Responsibility · Stepping Forward · Bearing What Needs to Be Borne
- 厚德载物 Hòu Dé Zài Wù Deep Virtue Carries All Things
- 自强不息 Zì Qiáng Bù Xī Strengthen Yourself Without Rest
- 天道酬勤 Tiān Dào Chóu Qín The Way of Heaven Rewards the Diligent
Each character is hand-brushed by Artist Lina Sun on rice paper.
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