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can read more about them in books such as “The Twenty-Four Examples of
Filial Piety”.
However, the definition of what constitutes filial piety has changed
somewhat with the passing of time. First, there is less emphasis today on
ancestral worship as a key aspect of filial piety. Second, there is also less
emphasis on the ritualistic aspects such as not cutting your hair for three
years and living at your parent’s grave site for an extended period of time.
Third, although bringing honour to one’s family is still considered to be a
desirable thing for many Chinese and Asian societies, it is not seen as a
primary filial duty. Lastly, and most importantly, with greater equality
between men and women in the society, producing a male descendent is no
longer seen as the most important aspect of filial piety. Nonetheless, the
essence of what constitutes filial piety has remained unchanged.
30. In Confucian tradition, filial piety is _________________.
(1) unimportant
(2) old fashioned
(3) a good value that should be preserved
(4) love and respect for one’s peers
( )
31. According to the passage, filial piety means that a child must
__________.
(1) obey his parents even if they make mistakes
(2)
love, respect and be loyal towards his or her parents and look
after them when they grow old.
(3) be totally loyal and help cover up his parent’s mistakes
(4) submit to his parents’ wishes completely
( )
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