filial
UK/'filiәl/US
GREB2
Definitions
adj.
Relating to or due from a son or daughter
子女的；孝顺的
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedfil (fīlius/fīlia, 'son/daughter') + -ial = 'of a son or daughter.' It survives mainly in fixed phrases — filial duty and especially filial piety, the respect and care a child owes a parent.
Root fil still carries 8 more wordsCommon Collocations
- 1.filial piety孝道
- 2.filial duty子女的责任
- 3.filial respect对父母的孝敬
Example Sentences
- 1.
In many cultures, filial piety is a deeply held value.
- 2.
He felt a strong filial duty to care for his aging parents.