virtue
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- 1 virtue、moral goodness、moral character、moral principle
This word refers to virtue or moral goodness: the inner qualities that lead someone to act rightly, honestly, and fairly. It is common in education, public discussion, and formal evaluations of people or leaders.
virtue、moral goodness、moral character、moral principle
A noun for virtue, moral goodness, or moral principles. It can describe a person’s inner character as well as the moral values expected in society, education, or an organization.
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คนมีคุณธรรม khon mii khunnatham a person of virtue คนมีคุณธรรม details
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ปลูกฝังคุณธรรมให้เด็ก plùuk fǎŋ khunnatham hây dèk to instill moral values in children ปลูกฝังคุณธรรมให้เด็ก details
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ผู้นำที่มีคุณธรรม phûunam thîi mii khunnatham a leader with moral integrity ผู้นำที่มีคุณธรรม details
Learning notes
Explanation
คุณธรรม is a noun for the inner moral qualities that lead a person to act rightly, such as honesty, fairness, responsibility, and compassion. The word feels somewhat formal and is often used when discussing character, education, leadership, or social values. In casual conversation, คนดี “a good person” or นิสัยดี “good-natured” may sound more natural.
Usage
It is commonly used in moral education, child upbringing, public and political discussion, leadership qualities, organizational values, and professional integrity. Common patterns include มีคุณธรรม “to have moral integrity,” ขาดคุณธรรม “to lack moral integrity,” and ปลูกฝังคุณธรรม “to instill virtue.”
Caution
It does not simply mean following rules; it also includes inner virtue and moral values. In casual talk among friends, it can sound a little formal.
Differences from similar words
1 virtue synonyms
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ความดี is a broad, everyday word for goodness or good deeds. คุณธรรม is more formal and points to the inner virtue or moral character behind good behavior.
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จริยธรรม means ethics or a code of conduct, often in professional or social contexts. คุณธรรม focuses more on inner virtue and moral goodness, not only external rules.
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ศีลธรรม means morality and can carry a stronger sense of moral rules or religiously colored right and wrong. คุณธรรม refers to virtues or moral qualities a person should possess.