王道
wáng​dào

benevolent rule

  • updated sense approved 王道 · wáng​dào · benevolent rule

    王道

    wáng​dào

    benevolent rule

    The 'Way of the King' in Confucian political philosophy; a system of statecraft based on virtue and morality, as opposed to the use of force or the 'Way of the Hegemon' (霸道). → The 'Way of the King' in Confucian political philosophy; a system of statecraft based on virtue and morality, as opposed to the use of force or the 'Way of the Hegemon' ([[霸道|霸道|ba4 dao4]]).

    孟子主张以王道治天下，认为只有施行仁政才能使百姓心悦诚服。

    noun

    updated sense

  • created sense approved 王道 · wáng​dào · benevolent rule

    王道

    wáng​dào

    benevolent rule

    The 'Way of the King' in Confucian political philosophy; a system of statecraft based on virtue and morality, as opposed to the use of force or the 'Way of the Hegemon' (霸道).

    孟子主张以王道治天下，认为只有施行仁政才能使百姓心悦诚服。

    noun

    created sense