Definition
品行 (pǐnxíng) refers to a person's moral character as shown through their conduct and behavior over time, often used in formal or evaluative contexts. It is close to 品德 (pǐndé), which emphasizes inner virtue, while 人品 (rénpǐn) is more colloquial and can also mean 'looks' in slang. 行为 (xíngwéi) is broader, meaning any action, not necessarily linked to morality.
noun
moral characterethical conduct
Examples
- 品行，。Tā cóngxiǎo pǐn xíng duānzhèng, cóng bù sāhuǎng.He has had upright moral character since childhood and never lies.
- 品行。Lǎoshī tèbié kànzhòng xuéshēng de pǐn xíng.Teachers place special importance on students' moral conduct.
- 品行。Yí gè rén de pǐn xíng bǐ chéngjì gèng zhòngyào.A person's moral character is more important than their grades.
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