kiêm ái
[kiəm˧˧ ʔaːj˧˦]
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Meaning · English
(noun) inclusive, universal love
Noun
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Zhuangzi, Ch. 33; Vietnamese translation by Nguyễn Hiến Lê; English translation by James LeggeHe (Mozi) inculcated Universal Love, and a Common Participation in all advantages, and condemned Fighting.
Ông chủ trương thuyết “kiêm ái” vì ông cho là giai cấp thống trị, do áp bức bóc lột dân, xa xỉ, lãng phí nên tàn ác. “Kiêm ái” có nghĩa là yêu thương lẫn nhau, yêu người như yêu mình, xem nhà người như nhà mình, xem nước người như nước mình.He promoted the doctrine of “inclusive / universal love” because he thought that the oppressor class were vicious and cruel because of their extravagance, wastefulness, subjugation and exploitation of the people. “Inclusive / universal love” means loving each other, loving others as one loves onesel
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Sources & notes
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Common questions
What does “kiêm ái” mean?
(noun) inclusive, universal love
Is “kiêm ái” formal or informal?
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