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filialrelating to or befitting a son or daughter; showing the love and respect that children should show to their parents

Part of speech: ADJECTIVE

Definition: relating to or befitting a son or daughter; showing the love and respect that children should show to their parents

Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈfɪliəl/

Korean meaning: 자식으로서의, 효도하는; 자녀가 부모에게 보여야 할 사랑과 존경을 나타내는

Korean pronunciation: **필**리얼

Example Sentences

  • His filial devotion was so strong that he quit his dream job to take care of his sick mother.
  • The superhero's only weakness wasn't kryptonite, but his filial guilt when he forgot to call his mom.
  • Many cultures emphasize filial piety as one of the most important virtues.

filial

ADJECTIVE

//ˈfɪliəl//

relating to or befitting a son or daughter; showing the love and respect that children should show to their parents

filial concept
💡 Concept

relating to or befitting a son or daughter; showing the love and respect that children should show to their parents

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filial rhyme
🎵 Rhyme

No task too trivial when filial hearts stay jovial

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ˈfɪliəl/
🇬🇧 UK/ˈfɪliəl/

🌳Etymology

Rootfili-
Suffix--al

Origin

라틴어 'filius(아들)'에서 유래한 단어로, 가족 관계에서 자식의 역할과 의무를 나타내는 개념으로 발전했습니다. 유교 문화권에서 특히 중요하게 여겨지는 효(孝)의 개념과 일맥상통합니다.

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🎵Rhyme

trivialjovialconvivial
trivial
jovial
convivial

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📝Examples

His filial devotion was so strong that he quit his dream job to take care of his sick mother.

😄 Fun example

The superhero's only weakness wasn't kryptonite, but his filial guilt when he forgot to call his mom.

Many cultures emphasize filial piety as one of the most important virtues.

😄 Fun example

She showed her filial respect by learning her grandmother's secret kimchi recipe, even though she hated spicy food.

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📚Related Words

Synonyms

dutifuldevotedrespectfulobedientloyal

Antonyms

disrespectfuldisobedientungrateful

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