noun · the five elements or phases of ancient Chinese philosophy: wood, fire, earth, metal, and water

这里的五常指的是运行不息的五行之气。

place name · the five cardinal human relationships in Confucian ethics, including ruler-subject and father-son

在某些古代文献中，五常亦指代五伦。

place name · the five cardinal Confucian virtues: benevolence, righteousness, propriety, wisdom, and trustworthiness

仁义礼智信合称为五常。

adjective · the five permanent members of the United Nations Security Council (China, France, Russia, the UK, and the USA)

联合国的五常国家在国际事务中发挥着重要作用。